Aabaha Art and Theater Festival 2026

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD THEATER BEYOND BORDERS

AUG 14 – 16, 2026
ATLANTA, BOSTON, WASHINGTON DC, AND MANY MORE
AABAHA SAMMAN AWARD
GROUP/PANEL DISCUSSION
ARTS, CRAFTS AND SCULPTURE Exhibition

The Eagle Theatre @ Sugar Hill
5029 W Broad ST NE, Sugar Hill, GA 30518


SHOW SCHEDULE

Friday, August 14, 2026 (6:00 PM to 9:30 PM)

6:00 – Door Opens
6:45 – Inauguration Ceremony
7:15 – Coming soon
8:00 – Q&A and Break
8:30 – Coming soon
9:00 – Q&A and Closing

Saturday, August 15, 2026 (1:00 PM to 7:00 PM)

12:00 – Door Opens
1:00 – Aabaha Samman Award Giving Ceremony
2:00 – Coming soon
3:00 – Q&A and Break
3:30 – Coming soon
5:00 – Q&A and Break
5:30 – Coming soon
6:30 – Q&A and Closing

Sunday, August 16, 2026 (12:00 PM to 7:00 PM)

12:00 – Door Opens
12:30 – Group Discussion
2:00 – Coming soon
3:00 – Q&A and Break
3:30 – Coming soon
4:30 – Q&A and Break
5:00 – Coming soon
6:00 – Q&A and Closing

After each play a Q&A/talkback session is held to discuss about the story line, artistic techniques, back stories and any relevant topics among audience, talents (on and off stage), directors, and producers.

AABAHA SAMMAN

Aabaha is thrilled to honor Dibyendu Paul with the Aabaha Samman Award 2026 for his extraordinary contributions as a playwright, actor, and director, and for over four decades of building a powerful cultural bridge between theater communities in the USA and India.

Group Discussion

The Role and Impact of Community Theater in Contemporary Communities

Poster show on Indian theater

Showcase the legacy of renowned thespians and an exclusive collection of photographs.

ART EXHIBITION

Support and promote local artists, providing them with a platform to reach a wider audience.