Author: Queen Mary Theatre

PRESS RELEASE | Selection of the Oradea International Theatre Festival 2026

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 2 July, 2026. Posted in Comunicate.

On the 50th anniversary of the first theater festival in Oradea – Short Theatre Week, The Regina Maria Theatre announces the selection of the 10th edition of the Oradea International Theatre Festival (FITO), financed by the Bihor County Council, which will take place between 10–20 September 2026. This year's anniversary edition brings to the fore a broad and diverse program, built around the two already established sections: the 28th edition of the Short Theatre Festival and the 6th edition of the Arcadia Children's Theatre Festival, which resumes after an 8-year break. The program of performances will be supported by a series of other events that will transform FITO into a meeting place between artists, professionals in the field of performing arts and the public.

OPEN CALL | FTS 2026 Registrations

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 15 May, 2026. Posted in Comunicate.

The Regina Maria Theater announces the opening of registrations for the XXVIII edition of the Short Theater Festival within the Oradea International Theater Festival, financed by the Bihor County Council, which will take place between September 11–20, 2026.

The 10th Edition of the Oradea International Theater Festival will take place in 2026

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 28 August, 2025. Posted in Comunicate.

The Regina Maria Theater announces that this year's edition of the Oradea International Theater Festival (FITO), scheduled for September 13–21, 2025, will no longer take place.

The decision was made following the significant increase in costs associated with organizing the festival – from guest band fees to accommodation and transportation expenses, influenced by VAT and excise tax increases – and the current budgetary uncertainty. In a difficult economic context, characterized by inflation and a possible decrease in the public's appetite for cultural consumption, we consider it unrealistic to organize the 2025 edition without affecting the artistic level of the event.

Oradea International Theater Festival 2024. Prizes and winners of the 27th edition of the Short Theater Festival

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 9 June, 2024. Posted in Comunicate, Ediția 2024.

The 9th edition of the Oradea International Theater Festival has come to an end after 9 intense days of theater! We enjoyed an excellent and rich selection of performances, concerts, related cultural events and beautiful artistic encounters.

WHO DO I VOTE FOR?

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 24 May, 2024. Posted in Ediția 2024, Outdoor 2024.

May 31, 7:00 p.m
Location: Piața Unirii – tram – 1 December Park
Queen Maria Theater Oradea

BALKAN UNION & VANDERCRIS CONCERT

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 24 May, 2024. Posted in Jazz in FITO, Outdoor 2024.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 9:00 p.m
UNION SQUARE (free access)

FITO 2024 programme

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 12 May, 2024. Posted in Comunicate.

THE CITY IS PREPARING FOR FITO!

We are happy to announce the 9th edition of the Oradea International Theater Festival - 𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐎, which will take place between 𝟏 - 𝟗 𝟗𝟐 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

And this year FITO will include three large sections: the COMPETITION section - SHORT THEATER FESTIVAL, the only event dedicated to the one-act play in Romania, which has reached its 27th edition, the INVITED PERFORMANCES - OFF COMPETITION section and the OUTDOOR, but also many other exciting related events!

FITO 2024 PROGRAM:

EXTENSION OF FTS SELECTION PERIOD

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 3 April, 2024. Posted in Comunicate.

The selection jury of the Short Theater Festival, due to the large number of entries to the festival, decided to extend the deliberation period until the date of April 8, 2024, when the official selection of the competition section of the Oradea International Theater Festival (FITO) will be announced.

Short Theater Festival is a unique cultural manifestation in the Romanian theatrical landscape, with a longevity that is hard to match, the first edition taking place in 1976. Until 2013, when the FITO macrostructure was created, it functioned as an independent festival. Since 2013, it has become the main section of the Oradea International Theater Festival and has a competitive character.

Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you again this year at FITO!

Registration announcement – Short Theater Festival 2024 (XXVII Edition / June 1-9)

Written by Teatrul Regina Maria on 23 January, 2024. Posted in Comunicate.

The Regina Maria Theater in Oradea announces the start of registrations for the 27th edition of the Short Theater Festival, which will take place during June 1-9, 2024.

Performances eligible for selection in the festival must fall within the specifics of the short theater festival (not to exceed 90 minutes; no intermission).

The application period is open between January 22, 2024 – March 22, 2024, with the list of performances announced for the festival to be announced on 1 April.