The Sixth Day of FITS Features Two Special Conferences, Gro(o)ve – a Co-production by the National Theatre Bucharest and UNITER, Baal – Brecht's First Play, Street Performances and Outstanding Concerts

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 24 June, the sixth day of the Festival, audiences are invited to attend the Special Conferences featuring Marcel Iureș and Alexandru Dabija in conversation with Matei Vișniec, and Ofelia Popii in conversation with Octavian Saiu; Carlo Goldoni's celebrated comedy The Servant of Two Masters; and Ritual of Fire, a spectacular fire performance in Huet Square.

The sixth festival day features performances from more than 20 countries, over 20 free outdoor performances, 5 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
  • 5 productions streamed online
  • Tickets starting from 30 RON

FITS Recommends – 24 June
Loco-motiv
Gambeinspalla Teatro
Nicolae Bălcescu Pedestrian Street
11:30 & 19:30 (Details)

Marcel Iureș and Alexandru Dabija in dialogue with Matei Vișniec
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
12:00 (Details)

Ofelia Popii in dialogue with Octavian Saiu
Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania – Hall of Mirrors
14:00 (Details)

In Menschen muss alles herrlich sein
"Radu Stanca" National Theatre Sibiu
Casa Artelor
14:00 (Details)

The Bar
AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow
Faculty of Letters and Arts – CAVAS Hall
15:00 (Details)

Incendies
Constanța State Theatre
"Radu Stanca" National Theatre Sibiu
16:00 (Details)

Brecht’s First Play
Beijing Repertory Theatre, Tempest Projects
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Eugenio Barba Hall
17:00 (Details)

Dance for Me
Granada Flamenco Ballet
"Ion Besoiu" Cultural Centre
18:00 (Details)

La Belle Époque
American Independent Film Festival
Promenada Mall – CineGold
18:00 (Details)

Fado in Every Word
Luís Travassos
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish Church
18:00 (Details)

The Errant Aviator and the Little Prince
Teatro dei Venti
Grand Square
19:00 & 22:30 (Details)

Ritual de fuego
Cie QUETZALCOATL
Huet Square
19:40 & 22:30 (Details)

Gro(o)ve
UNITER & the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre Bucharest
Fabrica de Cultură – UniCredit – Lulu Hall
21:00 (Details)

The Servant of Two Masters
Institute of the Arts Barcelona
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.