Nandikar's National Theatre Festival 2025
Date & Time
Entry fee
Tickets ranging from Rs 100–500 available online
When
16 December–25 December, 2025
Where
At the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
What it's all about
The 42nd National Theatre Festival by Nandikar celebrates the spirit of stagecraft with a rich line-up of performances by leading theatre groups from across India, blending classics, contemporary works and children’s theatre over 10 vibrant days.
Highlights include:
16 Dec — Aksharik (Bengali, 6pm) by Aneek, Kolkata
17 Dec — Ferari Fauj (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Naihati Natya Samannyay Samiti, 24-Pgs (N)
18 Dec — Bhanu (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Shyambazar Mukhomukhi & Tritiyo Sutra, Kolkata
19 Dec — Je Janla Gulor Akash Chhilo (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Ichheymoto, Kolkata
20 Dec — Macbeth (Bengali, 3pm) by Sarabhuj, Midnapore
20 Dec — Madhabi (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata
21 Dec — Hamlet (Bengali, 2.30pm) by Swapnasandhani, Kolkata
21 Dec — Mere Hone Ka Matlab (Hindi, 5.30pm) by Dinkar Sharma, Jharkhand
21 Dec — Ek Theke Baro (Bengali, 7pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata
22 Dec — Meghnad (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Ashokenagar Natyaanan, Kolkata
23 Dec — Frankenstein (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Theatre Formation Poribortok, Kolkata
24 Dec — Bhasbharatam (Hindi, 6.30pm) by NSD Sikkim Rep. Co., Sikkim
25 Dec — Byanger Raja, Achalayatan, Bichitranushthan (Bengali, 10am) by Children’s Ensemble, Nandikar, Kolkata
25 Dec — Nabanna (Bengali, 2.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata
25 Dec — Panchajanya (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata
