The six-day Punjab MAAS International Theatre Festival 2026 has started at Alhamra Art Center in Lahore.

Running until the 28th of this month, the festival brings together diverse theatrical traditions, international artists and contemporary perspectives on one of the world's most enduring art forms.

With participants from Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Norway and France, the festival aims to make Alhamra a meeting point for cross-cultural exchange, artistic exploration and dialogue through the performing arts.