Open Call: Performances for ASSITEJ World Congress 2027

The 22nd ASSITEJ World Congress
Brave Futures
22 July – 1 August 2027
Suwon & Seoul, Korea

Calling for Performances For, With and By Children and Young People.
All Performing Arts Genres and Artistic Expressions are Welcome.

Focus: Children’s Voices, Asia, and Possible Worlds

Greetings from ASSITEJ Korea! Together with ASSITEJ International, we are delighted and excited to announce the Call for Performances for the ASSITEJ World Congress and Performing Arts Festival 2027 in Suwon & Seoul, Korea.

This Congress is about listening to children’s voices, which have too often been overlooked or disregarded in many Asian societies, and about recognising that to hear them is, in fact, to hear ourselves. Children’s voices remind us that listening to them is listening to humanity itself, and acknowledging their agency strengthens
the creativity and democracy that sustain our societies. It is also about the unique perspectives that Asia, as the host region, can contribute to our global community, where deep traditions and rapid innovation coexist. And it is about the many possible worlds that lie before us in a time shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI),
global transformation, and uncertainty.

The Congress themes are a reminder that the future is not singular, but multiple, and that theatre and performance for young audiences can help us to reflect, to imagine, and to create new paths together.

We warmly invite artists and companies from around the world to submit their performances and to join us in Suwon & Seoul in 2027, to celebrate, to share, and to take a brave step into our futures.

In line with the spirit of Brave Futures, we especially welcome productions that engage with the participation of children and young people at some points, or that reflect their voices, experiences, and perspectives in meaningful ways.

We also invite works that embody the idea of brave futures — performances that are new, daring, or innovative, whether through their themes, their artistic language, or their creative approach. Performances that challenge conventions, open new questions, and imagine fresh possibilities for Theatre for Young Audiences will be celebrated in this Festival.

🌎🌍🌏 Suwon & Seoul, Korea

🗓 22 July - 1 August 2027

Deadline for submissions: 1 May 2026