The Seventh Day of FITS Features the Special Conference Cristian Mungiu in Conversation with Octavian Saiu, Art as a Reactionary Force – IBSEN 200, Return to the Stars – Sibiu by Lemi Ponifasio, and Dozens of Outdoor Events
Sibiu, 25 June. The 33rd edition of the Sibiu International Theatre Festival presents 848 events over ten days dedicated to theatre, dance, music, circus, exhibitions and much more. More than 5,000 artists from 83 countries are taking part in this year's Festival.
As every year, throughout the Festival (19–28 June), FITS presents FITS Recommends, a daily guide highlighting some of the day's most exciting events, helping audiences in Sibiu make the best and most inspiring choices.
On 25 June, the seventh day of the Festival, audiences are invited to attend the Special Conference featuring Cristian Mungiu in conversation with Octavian Saiu, Art as a Reactionary Force – IBSEN 200, Return to the Stars – Sibiu, a performance by Lemi Ponifasio, and The Language of Dictatorship.
The seventh festival day features performances from more than 20 countries, over 20 free outdoor performances, 3 productions streamed online, and tickets starting at only 30 RON.
The Day at a Glance
- Performances from more than 20 countries
- Over 20 free outdoor performances
- 3 productions streamed online
- Tickets starting from 30 RON
FITS Recommends – 25 June
Art as a Counterforce - IBSEN 200
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
12:00 (Details)
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
12:00 (Details)
Cristian Mungiu in dialogue with Octavian Saiu
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
14:00 (Details)
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
14:00 (Details)
Star Returning — Sibiu / A performance by Lemi Ponifasio
A performance by Lemi Ponifasio
Wucaiyunxia Performing Arts Company
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Faust Hall
16:00 & 22:00 (Details)
A performance by Lemi Ponifasio
Wucaiyunxia Performing Arts Company
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Faust Hall
16:00 & 22:00 (Details)
Gro(o)ve
UNITER & the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre Bucharest
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Lulu Hall
18:00 (Details)
UNITER & the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre Bucharest
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Lulu Hall
18:00 (Details)
The battle of the Lion Kings
Zhao Heritage Atelier
Nicolae Bălcescu Pedestrian Street
19:00 & 21:10 (Details)
Zhao Heritage Atelier
Nicolae Bălcescu Pedestrian Street
19:00 & 21:10 (Details)
The Cazanoi Brothers Taraf, Ioana Ștefan and The Cantus Mundi Choirs - Live Concert
Grand Square
22:30 (Details)
Grand Square
22:30 (Details)
Sibiu International Theatre Festival: 848 Events and 5,000 Artists from 83 Countries
The Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS), one of the world's largest and most important performing arts festivals, takes place this year from 19 to 28 June. The 33rd edition, held under the theme SOUL, features 848 events and welcomes more than 5,000 artists from 83 countries.
This year's theme – SOUL – highlights the idea that beyond technology lies the human soul, whether it belongs to the artist or the spectator.
The FITS mobile application includes the complete Festival programme, allows users to personalise their schedules and offers many additional features. The app is available free of charge on both Google Play for Android and the App Store for iOS.
Real-time information about FITS is available on the Festival's Facebook, Instagram and TikTok channels, as well as through the FITS newsletter at fitsibiu.substack.com.