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Celebrate community theatre from around the world with captivating performances, interactive workshops, and vibrant cultural exchanges, all in stunning Venice, Florida. Coming June 15-20, 2026.

aactWORLDFEST 2026

Full Festival Schedule

 

Explore the full aactWORLDFEST 2026 schedule, including performances, workshops, colloquia, AACT meetings, awards, and afterglows.

June 15-20, 2026 | Venice Theatre | Venice, Florida
Schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates closer to the festival.
All times listed are Eastern Time. Schedule is subject to change.

Monday, June 15

Time
Venue
Event
12:00 PM-7:00 PM
Jervey Lobby
Registration Desk Open
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Jervey Lobby
Welcome Reception
7:00 PM-7:45 PM
The Gazebo at Centennial Park
Opening Ceremony and Parade of Flags
8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Raymond
Performance - Switzerland
9:30 PM-10:30 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - United Kingdom
10:30 PM-1:00 AM
Tent/Raymond Lobby
Afterglow

Tuesday, June 16

Time
Venue
Event
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Boldt
The Body in Ritual Action: Movement, Relation, and Presence - Poland Workshop
12:00 PM
Jervey Lobby
Registration Desk Open
12:45 PM-1:00 PM
Pinkerton
AACT Awards
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - United Kingdom
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Raymond
Performance - Switzerland
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Boldt
Colloquia - Switzerland, United Kingdom
5:45 PM-6:00 PM
Raymond
AACT Awards
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Raymond
Performance - Israel
7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - Italy
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - Slovakia
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
Tent/Raymond Lobby
Afterglow

Wednesday, June 17

Time
Venue
Event
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
VABI
AACT - Festival Commissioner's Meeting
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Boldt
Stage Your Life: Reconnect, Express, Transform - Switzerland Workshop
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
VABI
AACT - Education Committee Meeting
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
VABI
AACT - Festival Committee Meeting
12:00 PM
Jervey Lobby
Registration Desk Opens
12:45 PM-1:00 PM
Pinkerton
AACT Awards
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - Slovakia
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - Italy
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Raymond
Performance - Israel
5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Boldt
Colloquia - Israel, Slovakia, Italy
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Sharky's On the Pier
Beach Party

Thursday, June 18

Time
Venue
Event
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
VABI
AACT - Governance Meeting
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Boldt
Imagination Through Improvisation - Israel Improv Workshop
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
VABI
AACT - Endowment Committee Meeting
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
VABI
AACT - Region Representatives Meeting
12:00 PM
Jervey Lobby
Registration Desk Opens
5:45 PM-6:00 PM
Raymond
AACT Awards
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Raymond
Performance - Latin American Culture
7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - Poland
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Raymond
Performance - Ghana
10:00 PM-1:00 AM
Tent/Raymond Lobby
Afterglow

Friday, June 19

Time
Venue
Event
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
VABI
AACT - Finance Committee Meeting
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Boldt
Everything You Need to Know About Licensing - MTI Licensing Workshop
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
VABI
AACT - Executive Committee Meeting
12:00 PM
Jervey Lobby
Registration Desk Opens
12:45 PM-1:00 PM
Raymond
AACT Awards
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Raymond
Performance - Latin American Culture
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - Poland
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Raymond
Performance - Ghana
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Boldt
Colloquia - Latin American Culture, Poland, Ghana
6:15 PM-6:30 PM
Pinkerton
AACT Awards
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - US Latino
7:50 PM-8:50 PM
Raymond
Performance - Indian Diaspora Theatre
9:10 PM-10:10 PM
Raymond
Performance - Ukraine/Russia
10:10 PM-1:00 AM
Tent/Raymond Lobby
Afterglow

Saturday, June 20

Time
Venue
Event
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Jervey Lobby
Tour of Venice Theatre Campus
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Boldt
The Actor Behind the Mask: Commedia dell'arte Workshop - Italy
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Pinkerton
AACT - Board Meeting I, Annual Meeting, Board Meeting II
12:00 PM
Jervey Lobby
Registration Desk Opens
12:45 PM-1:00 PM
Raymond
AACT Awards
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Raymond
Performance - Indian Diaspora Theatre
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Raymond
Performance - Ukraine/Russia
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Pinkerton
Performance - US Latino
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Boldt
Colloquia - Indian Diaspora Theatre, Ukraine/Russia, US Latino
7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Jervey Lobby
Star Ticket Holder Reception
8:30 PM-9:30 PM
Backlot
Closing Ceremonies - Festival Awards
9:30 PM-1:00 AM
Tent/Raymond Lobby
Afterglow
Schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates closer to the festival.