We welcome children's theatre companies, professional theatre groups producing work for young audiences, school and youth theatre groups, independent artists and ensembles, and cultural and performing arts organisations.
International & Nepali Theatre Performances
Artist & Student Interaction
Cultural Exchange
Creative Theatre Workshops
Professional Exchange
Experience Nepal
Hospitality
Complimentary Accommodation & Meals for Up to 10 Participants per Selected International Theatre Group
Complimentary accommodation for up to 10 participants per selected group
Complimentary meals for up to 10 participants per selected group
No festival participation fee
Festival coordination and local support
Cultural experiences in Kathmandu
International airfare/travel, visa expenses, travel insurance and personal expenses will be the responsibility of participating groups.
Groups may bring more than 10 participants; however, accommodation and meal expenses for additional participants will be borne by the respective group.
Arrival: 2 November 2026
Departure: 7 November 2026
Festival at a Glance
FESTIVAL
6th Lalabala Kathmandu International Children’s Theatre Festival 2026
FESTIVAL DATES
2 – 7 November 2026
Arrival
2 November 2026
Performances & Festival Activities
3 – 6 November 2026
Departure
7 November 2026
Venue
Imperial World School, Hattigauda, Kathmandu, Nepal
