KATHMANDU, MARCH 15

The third edition of the Nepal International Theatre Festival (NITFest) 2025, organized by Mandala Theatre-Nepal, will take place from March 19 to 27 in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

With the slogan 'Theatre for Social Transformation: Light of Indigenous Wisdom,' the week-long festival will showcase 17 plays from 12 countries.

The festival will be held across multiple venues, including Mandala Aagan, Mandala Studio, and Mandala Theatre in Kathmandu, as well as Pokhara Theatre in Pokhara.

According to the organizers, NITFest 2025 aims to promote communal harmony, respect for social diversity, and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage through art, social awareness, and cultural exchange. The festival will provide a platform for global theatre groups and artists to explore their aesthetic expressions and solidarity on relevant socio-political issues.

The festival committee has carefully selected theatre productions that reflect the socio-political realities of local communities worldwide. Participating countries include Nepal, China, Germany, India, Iran, Japan, Lithuania, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Tunisia, and the United Kingdom.

In addition to theatre performances, the festival will feature daily interactions, panel discussions, seminars, open-air performances, theatre photo exhibitions, encouragement award ceremonies, cultural and artistic stalls, and more.