VI. International Shakespeare Festival
PROMETHEUS OF WORLD LITERATURE HONORS TÜRKİYE
A unique event not to be missed! Come and join us...
6 venues, 10 days, 20+ events...
The sixth Shakespeare Festival in Turkey under the auspices of Suleyman Demirel University and Isparta Municipality. Plays, poetry readings and lectures in both Turkish and English will enable you to savour the delights of these great works. The staff and students of SDU assisted by a number of eminent international figures will present the words and ideas of the Bard for your appreciation and enjoyment
In addition to performances and presentations Shakespeare’s plays and poetry, the festival also includes live talks and discussions involving a number of world-renowned scholars. We look forward to enjoying the pleasure of your company.
THE BARD RETURNS TO THE STAGE IN TÜRKİYE
Shakespeare in Türkiye
Türkiye welcomes the Bard of All Time. You are warmly invited to the sixth Shakespeare Festival in Turkiye on April 2026 organized by the English Language and Literature Department and Department of Performing Arts at SDU in Isparta.
All the world’s a stage, and we hope you will join us to enjoy the Bard’s timeless words and themes. Festival events will take place in Isparta and Antalya around the date of Shakespeare’s birthday.
A Growing Shakespeare Tradition
Since 2018, the festival has connected artists, scholars, and audiences through performances, discussions, and intercultural collaborations inspired by Shakespeare’s works.
International Recognition
The festival has gained international visibility through its collaborations, academic partnerships, and participation in global Shakespeare networks, bringing Türkiye into the wider Shakespearean community.
V. International Shakespeare Festival
The fifth edition expanded its programme with theatre productions, radio performances, workshops, and academic gatherings celebrating the Bard’s global legacy.
RECENT PRODUCTIONS
PRODUCTIONS, EXHIBITIONS & READINGS
From stage performances to sonnet readings and visual exhibitions, the festival brings Shakespeare’s world to life through theatre, art, and intercultural creativity. Explore some of our featured productions and artistic events from previous editions.
WHAT'S ON?
Upcoming events, exhibitions and happenings
FESTIVAL PARTNERS
Süleyman Demirel University
As the principal academic partner of the festival, Süleyman Demirel University has played a leading role in supporting Shakespeare studies, intercultural dialogue, and artistic collaboration through performances, conferences, workshops, and public events since the festival’s foundation.
Isparta Municipality
As one of the festival’s main cultural partners, Isparta Municipality continues to support the development of theatre, performance, and international cultural exchange by helping bring Shakespeare’s legacy to wider audiences across the region.
FESTIVAL SPONSORS
