The National School of Drama (NSD) has announced that the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026, the world’s largest international theatre festival, will be held on an unprecedented scale from 27 January to 20 February 2026, spanning 40 locations across India and one country in each of the seven continents.
As per a press release issued by the NSD Sikkim Centre, the landmark edition will feature 277 theatre productions, including 238 Indian plays and 12 international productions. Notably, 33 productions directed by women will also be showcased, underlining the festival’s commitment to inclusivity and representation. The productions have been selected through a rigorous screening process involving 817 national and 34 international applications.
Performances will be staged in 228 languages and dialects, reflecting India’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity. The festival will also present 19 university productions and 14 local productions, while expanding its linguistic canvas to include Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Tai Khamti, Nyishi, along with several tribal and endangered languages.
Several new centres have been added to BRM 2026 for the first time, including Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, Aizawl, Tura, Nagaon, Mandi, and Rohtak. The festival will feature curated events such as Adirang Mahotsav, Jashn-e-Bachpan, Bal Sangam, Poorvottar Natya Samaroh, Puppet Theatre Festival, Dance Drama Festival, Classical Drama Festival, and the Micro Drama Festival.
The 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM 2026), organised by the National School of Drama (NSD), will be held from 27 January to 20 February. The festival will showcase 277 theatre performances, including 238 Indian and 12 international productions, presented in 228 languages across 40 locations in India—including Sikkim—as well as one venue on each continent.
NSD Sikkim Director Souti Chakraborty stated that the final lineup was selected from 817 national and 34 international entries. The programme also includes 19 university productions, 14 local performances, and 33 plays directed by women, reflecting the festival’s diverse and inclusive approach.
BRM 2026 will pay tribute to eminent historical figures and legendary theatre personalities, while also presenting performances by transgender communities, sex workers, senior citizens, and other underrepresented social groups for the first time. Folk art and street theatre performances, seminars, workshops, and master classes will further enrich the festival.
The Sikkim chapter of BRM 2026 will be held from 1st to 4th February 2026 at the NSD Studio Theatre, Gangtok.
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