Nordic-Baltic Focus at ATTA Festival in Turkey
Nordic–Baltic lights are shining at Atta Festival in Turkey this year!
International Arts Festival for Babies & Children will be held in Istanbul between 20 – 30 November 2025. With a Nordic–Baltic focus, artists from our region will create magical moments for youngest audiences. The Nordic-Baltic Focus consists of performances, workshops, panel discussions and social events.
Groups from the Nordic-Baltic region performing at the festival:
Ilmatila / Ilona Jäntti: Atlas (Finland)
Piero Issa and Ole Petter Knarvik: Sans (Norway)
Passepartout Theatre Production: To Be (Denmark)
Other Nordic Baltic Focus Programme:
THU 20 November - Children’s Rights Day
13:00 - 16:00
Workshop | Inclusive Performances for Young Audiences: Challenges and Possibilities
*for professionals
Workshop led by Birutė Banevičiūtė * Dansema Dance Theatre
Venue: Paribu Art | Side Stage
Address:Hasanpaşa Mah., Kurbağalıdere Cd. No:2/26 GH Blok, İç Kapı
No:13, Kadıköy İstanbul (Inside Terminal Kadıköy)
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18:00 - 19:30
Panel | Children’s Rights to Arts and Culture in Nordic Baltic Countries
*for professionals
Panel Speakers; Birutė Banevičiūtė, Niclas Malmcrona, Tanja Turpeinen
Moderator; Hakan Silahsızoğlu
Venue: Paribu Art | Side Stage
In English, with translation into Turkish
FRI 21 November
13:00 - 14:30
Workshop | Playing with Perspectives: Writing and Performing for Young Audiences
Workshop led by Playwrights from Sweden * Assitej Sweden
Venue: Paribu Art | Side Stage
Address:Hasanpaşa Mah., Kurbağalıdere Cd. No:2/26 GH Blok, İç Kapı
No:13, Kadıköy İstanbul (Inside Terminal Kadıköy)
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In English, with translation into Turkish
19:00 - 21:00
Atta Festival Reception & Mingle
Venue: Paribu Art (address as above)
SAT 22 November
14:00 - 17:00
Workshop | What Should Theatre For The Young Achieve?
Workshop led by Riksteatern & Playwrights from Sweden - Assitej Sweden
Venue: Arter (address as above)
In English, with translation into Turkish
Atta Festival is co-operating with the Nordic-Baltic ASSITEJ Network.
More information and program available on Atta Festival’s web page:
www.attafestival.com