The Eighth Day of FITS Features Cassandra with Fanny Ardant, Medea's Children by Milo Rau, the Muses Concert with Violinist Alexandru Tomescu, and Dozens of Outdoor Events
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 26 June, the eighth day of the Festival, audiences are invited to attend the Special Conference featuring Lemi Ponifasio in conversation with Octavian Saiu, Cassandra starring Fanny Ardant, Medea's Children by Milo Rau, and the concert The Muses with violinist Alexandru Tomescu, guitarist Dragoș Ilie and bandoneon player Omar Massa.
The eighth festival day features performances from 20 countries, over 15 free outdoor performances, 3 productions streamed online, and tickets starting at only 30 RON.
The Day at a Glance
- 20 countries present outstanding performances
- Over 15 free outdoor performances
- 3 productions streamed online
- Tickets starting from 30 RON
FITS Recommends – 26 June
Israel Galván and Mohamed El Khatib in dialogue with Matei Vișniec
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
12:00 (Details)
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
12:00 (Details)
Lemi Ponifasio 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)
Macbeth
The Guildford School of Acting (University of Surrey)
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
15:00 (Details)
The Guildford School of Acting (University of Surrey)
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
15:00 (Details)
Bunraku: Tenjinmori from Chikamatsu’s Love Suicides at Sonezaki
Bunrakuza-company / Coten-Goten Co. LTD
GONG Theatre – Ground Floor Hall
19:00 (Details)
Bunrakuza-company / Coten-Goten Co. LTD
GONG Theatre – Ground Floor Hall
19:00 (Details)
The battle of the Lion Kings
Zhao Heritage Atelier
Nicolae Bălcescu Pedestrian Street
19:00 & 21:15 (Details)
Zhao Heritage Atelier
Nicolae Bălcescu Pedestrian Street
19:00 & 21:15 (Details)
Ivanov
"Marin Sorescu" National Theatre Craiova
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Faust Hall
17:00 (Details)
"Marin Sorescu" National Theatre Craiova
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Faust Hall
17:00 (Details)
The Muses
"Remember Enescu" Cultural Foundation / Alexandru Tomescu
St. Mary's Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral
21:00 (Details)
"Remember Enescu" Cultural Foundation / Alexandru Tomescu
St. Mary's Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral
21:00 (Details)
Eulogies for the Living: Two Original Devised One-Acts
Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
23:00 (Details)
Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
23:00 (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.