Tuesday, 7 July – Pre-World Congress Programme: Lithuanian Theatre Performances

15:00–16:30
Festival programme: theatre performance

Teatras Meno fortas (Bernardinų St. 8)

18:00–19:30
Festival programme: A feature film about a theatre performance

Mykolas Romeris University (Ateities St. 20) a shuttle bus to the venue will be organised

20:30–22:00
Festival programme: theatre performance

Teatras Meno fortas (Bernardinų St. 8)

Wednesday, 8 July – Opening of the Congress, Festive Event & Performances

Until 12:00
Arrival of participants

12:00–13:00
Registration at the Help Desk

Vilnius University Old Campus (Universiteto St. 3)

13:00–14:30
Opening Ceremony

Vilnius University Aula Parva (Universiteto St. 3)

14:30–16:00
Lunch time*

16:00–16:30
Networking session (Speed Dating format)

Vilnius University (Universiteto St. 3)

17:00–18:00
Festive Event

Vilnius University Theatre Hall (Universiteto St. 3)

18:30–19:30
Festival programme: theatre performance
Vilnius Theatre Lėlė, Grand Hall (Arklių St. 5)

20:00
Dinner time*

Thursday, 9 July – Academic Sessions, Workshops & Performances, International Evening

9:30–13:00
Academic sessions (keynote speaker, paper presentations & coffee break)
Vilnius University (Universiteto St. 3)

13:00–14:30
Lunch time*

14:30–16:30
Street theatre action for all participants
Starting point: Vilnius University Grand Courtyard (Universiteto St. 3)

17:00–18:30
Festival programme: theatre performance
Vilnius University Theatre Hall (Universiteto St. 3)

18:30
Dinner time*

20:00–21:30
Festival programme: theatre performance
Vilnius Theatre Lėlė, Grand Hall (Arklių St. 5)

22:00
International Evening (for registered members only)

Friday, 10 July – Academic Sessions, Workshops & Performances

9:30–13:00
Academic sessions (keynote speaker, paper presentations & coffee break)
Vilnius University (Universiteto St. 3)

13:00–14:30
Lunch time*

14:30–16:30
Workshop

Teatras Meno fortas (Bernardinų St. 8)

17:00–18:30
Festival programme: theatre performance
Vilnius University Theatre Hall (Universiteto St. 3)

18:30
Dinner time*

20:00–21:30
Festival programme: theatre performance

Vilnius Theatre Lėlė, Grand Hall (Arklių St. 5)

Saturday, 11 July – Academic Sessions, Workshops & Performances, Lithuanian Evening

9:30–13:00
Academic sessions (keynote speaker, paper presentations & coffee break)
Vilnius University (Universiteto St. 3)

13:00–14:30
Lunch time*

14:30–16:30
Workshop

Teatras Meno fortas (Bernardinų St. 8)

17:00–18:30
Festival programme: theatre performance
Vilnius University Theatre Hall (Universiteto St. 3)

18:30
Dinner time*

20:00–21:30
Festival programme: theatre performance
Vilnius Theatre Lėlė, Grand Hall (Arklių St. 5)

22:00
Lithuanian Evening (for registered members only)

Sunday, 12 July – IUTA General Assembly, Closing of the Congress, Performances, Excursion to Trakai & Gala Dinner

9:30–11:30
IUTA General Assembly

Vilnius University Aula Parva (Universiteto St. 3)

11:30–15:00
Excursion to Trakai, including a traditional Karaim meal (kibinai)*(for registered members only)

13:00–14:30
Lunch time*

15:00–16:30
Festival programme: theatre performance
Vilnius Theatre Lėlė, Grand Hall (Arklių St. 5)

17:00–18:30
Closing Ceremony,

Vilnius University Theatre Hall (Universiteto St. 3)

20:00
Gala Dinner* (for registered members only)

Monday, 13 July – Departure

Individual departures of participants and theatre groups

Meal Eligibility:

• Lunch is provided only for participants who have selected and paid for meals as part of their registration.
• Lunch and dinner are provided only for theatre groups.
• Gala Dinner is provided only for participants who have selected and paid for this option as part of their registration.

Excursions:

• The excursion to Trakai is available only to participants who have selected and paid for this option as part of their registration.
• Excursions to Vilnius University Old Campus and a visit to St John’s Bell Tower (for all participants). Further details and timings will be provided later.

Last updated: 5 May 2026