International Children’s Theatre | BICT Fest 2026

The Bangkok International Children’s Theatre Festival returns from 21–30 August 2026 with performances, workshops and creative activities for babies, children, teenagers, families and adults.

BICT Fest 2026 marks the festival’s 10th anniversary and its fifth edition. This year’s theme, “Play Attention: Look Who’s Growing Up!”, celebrates the role of play in creativity, learning and discovery.

Audiences can experience 11 productions by artists from nine countries, including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.

The festival hub will be at One Bangkok, where the central park will be transformed into a lively space for performances and family activities. Additional programmes will also take place at Goethe-Institut Thailand and the Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts at Chulalongkorn University.

The programme includes a mix of free and ticketed activities, with expanded free events designed to make performing arts more accessible to families and audiences of all ages.

What to expect

• International theatre and live performances
• Creative workshops
• Art and craft activities
• Family-friendly programmes
• Performances suitable for babies, children and teenagers
• Free activities alongside selected ticketed shows

Where: One Bangkok, Goethe-Institut Thailand and Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts
When: 21–30 August 2026
Time: Varies by programme
Cost: Free and ticketed activities available

Good to know: Check the individual programme before attending, as performance times, age recommendations and registration requirements may vary.