Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival 2026 in Bengaluru
The Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival 2026 is scheduled over two weekends: 23, 24 and 25 October, and 30 and 31 October and 1 November, according to the festival's call for entries. This year's theme is "Belonging: Through Memory, Migration, and Boundaries", and the theatre invited groups from across India to submit plays that look at how people and communities understand belonging. The festival is the annual showcase of Ranga Shankara, the 320-seat playhouse in JP Nagar, Bengaluru (Bangalore), that opened on 28 October 2004 in memory of the actor and director Shankar Nag and is run by the Sanket Trust. Each edition is curated around a central theme and brings visiting productions in several languages to a stage designed for unamplified performance. Seats are limited, so popular shows sell out, and the theatre is known for not admitting latecomers. The same team runs the AHA! theatre festival for children, which was held from 24 to 31 May 2026. Ranga Shankara is at 8th Cross, JP Nagar 2nd Phase; Ragigudda on the Yellow Line is the nearest metro station, under a kilometre away. This page lists festival performances and other plays running in Bengaluru during the festival weeks.
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Good to know
- Book as soon as the schedule is published; the auditorium has about 320 seats and festival shows sell out.
- Be in your seat before the start time, because latecomers are not admitted once a play begins.
- Check the language and age guidance on each listing; the line-up usually spans several Indian languages.
- Take the Yellow Line to Ragigudda, about a 10–12 minute walk from the theatre; parking in the lanes around it is limited.
- The theatre's café is a convenient place to eat before an evening show, but it gets crowded on festival days.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival 2026?
Performances are scheduled for 23, 24 and 25 October and for 30 and 31 October and 1 November 2026.
What is the theme of the 2026 festival?
"Belonging: Through Memory, Migration, and Boundaries", according to the festival's call for entries.
Where is Ranga Shankara?
At 36/2, 8th Cross, JP Nagar 2nd Phase, Bengaluru. Ragigudda on the Yellow Line is the nearest metro station.
How do I book tickets?
Tickets for Ranga Shankara shows are sold on BookMyShow and at the theatre's box office.
Are children allowed?
Age limits are set show by show, so check each listing. The theatre runs a separate children's festival, AHA!, which was held in May 2026.
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