Ministry of Culture to host BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from 12 to 14 October
The Ministry of Culture announced on 24 September 2026 that it will organise the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi from 12 to 14 October under India's BRICS Presidency.
Summary
Themed 'Shared Stories, Shared Futures', the festival will bring together over 100 theatre practitioners, scholars, students and cultural representatives from nine BRICS member and partner countries. Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal said it builds on the Bhopal Declaration adopted at the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in August 2026; India has also proposed a voluntary Artist Registry.
Key facts
- Event
- BRICS Theatre Festival 2026, New Delhi, 12–14 October 2026
- Theme
- 'Shared Stories, Shared Futures'
- Participation
- 100+ practitioners from nine BRICS member and partner countries
- Background
- Bhopal Declaration, BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting, August 2026; India's BRICS Presidency 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the theme of the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 to be held in New Delhi from 12 to 14 October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Shared Stories, Shared Futures
The festival is themed 'Shared Stories, Shared Futures'.
The BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 builds on which declaration adopted at the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bhopal Declaration
It builds on the Bhopal Declaration, which emphasised cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.