Opening Ceremony at Faruk Begolli Theater
Guests witness a formal opening program with speeches and the first featured performance on stage.
~19:00
Prishtina International Theatre Festival (PITF)
Festivali Ndërkombëtar i Teatrit “Prishtina International Theater Festival”
Pristina, Kosovo
May 18 - 24, 2026Expected
Each May, the city of Pristina fills its stages with theatre from Kosovo and around the world. A competition and a wider program of plays unfold at the Faruk Begolli Theatre, in a celebration begun in 2017 that honors the late actress Burbuqe Berisha and lifts up the dramatic arts.
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May 19
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Teatri “Faruk Begolli”
Pristina, Kosovo
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Prishtina International Theatre Festival (PITF)
Festivali Ndërkombëtar i Teatrit “Prishtina International Theater Festival”
Pristina, Kosovo
Each May, the city of Pristina fills its stages with theatre from Kosovo and around the world. A competition and a wider program of plays unfold at the Faruk Begolli Theatre, in a celebration begun in 2017 that honors the late actress Burbuqe Berisha and lifts up the dramatic arts.
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Established in 2017 at AAB College Pristina, PITF honors the late actress Burbuqe Berisha and aims to strengthen Pristina’s role as a regional cultural hub. It brings together local theatre practitioners and guest ensembles (from Europe and neighboring countries) to expose Kosovar audiences to international theatre trends. The festival has become part of Pristina’s creative scene, reflecting the city’s artistic revival post-1...
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May 19~19:00Expected
Opening Ceremony at Faruk Begolli Theater
Guests witness a formal opening program with speeches and the first featured performance on stage.
How to show up well
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Plan the timing
Theatrical etiquette (quiet during performances)
Arrive before peak flow
Arrive early to get a seat and show respect during performances. Photography is usually not allowed during show...
Respect local boundaries
The festival is inclusive but polite behavior is expected in theatre (no talking or phone use during shows).
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May 18 - 24, 2026
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Pristina
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Free public events available
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