FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival

Festival Internacional de Teatro de La Paz

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MusicLa Paz
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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nights01 Biennial rhythm: FITAZ runs every other
Language["es"]Currency: BOB
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival in La Paz

FITAZ, La Paz's international theater festival, was founded in 1999 by Maritza Wilde under the banner Teatro por la Paz en el Mundo and has run biennially since 2000, awarding the Premio Kusillo to national and international productions. Editions bring theater companies from more than thirty countries into venues across La Paz, alongside a standing program for young audiences. The municipality declared it Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2018.

FITAZ, the Festival Internacional de Teatro de La Paz, began in 1999 under the title Teatro por la Paz en el Mundo, founded by theater producer Maritza Wilde in the same year La Paz was named Iberoamerican Capital of Culture.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

01 Biennial rhythm: FITAZ runs every other year rather than annually, so editions carry extra scale and international reach when they land

02

The mystery stays covered

02 Premio Kusillo: the festival's signature award, named for the Andean trickster figure, has honored national and international productions since 2000

03

The city starts moving

03 Youth program: a Special Program for Children and Young People has run continuously since 2004, alongside adult programming

04

The water draws everyone in

04 Global reach: more than thirty countries beyond Bolivia have sent companies to La Paz over the festival's history

05

The old stones answer

05 Formal recognition: La Paz's municipal government named FITAZ Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2018, and Bolivia's Senate recognized its contribution in 2022

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

FITAZ centers on the Premio Kusillo award

Water and renewal

Living ritual

presented in national and international categories

The sacred route

Living ritual

and runs a permanent program for young audiences alongside its main theater lineup

The local code

Living ritual

The festival maintains a biennial schedule and draws companies from more than thirty countries into venues across La Paz

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival, plan transport around the exact La Paz venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart-casual clothing is fine for most performances; comfortable shoes help for moving between venues across La Paz's steep, high-altitude streets, and a warm layer is worth carrying for...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival, stay near the part of La Paz you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["es"] · BOB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map16.50 S, 68.15 WOpen in Google Maps

La Paz, La Paz, Bolivia

Nearest airportLPB — El Alto
TransportFor FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival, plan transport around the exact La Paz venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival, stay near the part of La Paz you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival?

FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does FITAZ La Paz International Theatre Festival take place?

The festival is listed in La Paz, Bolivia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

La Paz, La Paz, Bolivia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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