| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Theatre Day 2026 |
| Date | March 27 |
| Theme | Theatre and a Culture of Peace |
| Initiator | International Theatre Institute (ITI) |
| First Celebration | 1962, marking the opening of the Theatre of Nations season in Paris, France |
| Inaugural Message Author | Jean Cocteau (1962) |
| 2026 Message Delivered By | Willem Dafoe |
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