AN INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION
Get ready to put on your purple and black, the festival is back!
The International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) rolls out the purple carpet every other summer, transforming Winston-Salem into a mega-performing arts center with over 120 performances in a number of the city’s venues.
Artists, audiences, and industry leaders from across the globe unite for an electrifying week of mainstage productions, engaging programs, and cultural exchange.
Mainstage Production Tickets will be announced and available to purchase starting June 1, 2026, on our website at International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) | NC Black Rep or by calling/visiting the IBTF Box Office, 336.723.2266, located at 419 North Spruce Street in Winston-Salem.
IBTF 2026 Experiences will include: Opening Night Gala, Cultural Heritage Tours, International Vendor Market, Film Festival, Storytelling Festival, Staged Readings, New Work Readers’ Theatre, Midnight Poetry Jam, Youth Showcase, and Community Concert.
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Start planning your visit now at: PLAN YOUR VISIT IBTF | NC Black Rep
