6th Adingiri Rashtriya Natya Utsav 2026 flagged off
NATIONAL: The 6th Adingiri Rashtriya Natya Utsav 2026 was flagged off Friday at the scenic Adingiri Hills, transforming the picturesque landscape into a vibrant hub of theatre and cultural expression. The festival was formally inaugurated with the ribbon cutting ceremony by Festival Committee President Durga Khatiwoda and noted social worker Binoy Kalita, marking the opening of this year’s edition.
Organised by Abhigyanm, the three-day festival will continue from March 13 to 15 at Abhigyanm Natya Kshetra in Sankardev Nagar, Maligaon.
Set against the natural beauty of the hills, the festival celebrates the growing concept of theatre tourism, offering audiences a unique experience where powerful stage performances blend seamlessly with nature. Along with theatrical productions, the festival also features hands on sessions, panel discussions and masterclasses conducted by renowned national personalities from the theatre fraternity.
The sixth edition brings together an impressive lineup of theatre groups from Assam and West Bengal. Eminent directors including Himanshu Prasad Das, Manimala Das, Mukul Oedipus and Ronhang Choudhury from Assam, along with Avik Bhattacharya and Arpan Chakraborty from West Bengal, will present their latest productions during the festival.
The plays scheduled for this year’s festival include Kordoi Xiria Paharor Xadhu by Dengrali Creators Hub, Sonapur; A Stupid Common Man by Abhigyanm, Guwahati; Agadoom Baghadoom by Family Performers Troupe, Kolkata; A BPL Love Story by Guernica Mirza; Tamasha – The Darkening Light by August Theatre, Kolkata; and Jalti Burhir Jolfai by SUNAG, Nalbari.
The Adingiri Rashtriya Natya Utsav continues to strengthen its reputation as a distinctive cultural platform that celebrates theatre, creativity and the natural heritage of Assam.