Litsedey Theatre Festival

Лицедей

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MusicUlyanovsk
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration8 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat sets Litsedey apart from a general
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Litsedey Theatre Festival in Ulyanovsk

Litsedey has run annually in Ulyanovsk since 2007, growing out of an actors' competition at the city's Goncharov Drama Theatre that began in 1993. Staged each March around International Theatre Day, it brings together productions and guest artists from across Russia and countries including Poland, France, Denmark and Armenia, closing with an awards ceremony at the historic drama theatre.

The Ulyanovsk Drama Theatre carries the name of Ivan Goncharov, the nineteenth-century novelist born in the city, and it was inside this same theatre, in 1993, that a modest internal competition for actors quietly planted the seed of what would become Litsedey.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets Litsedey apart from a general theatre festival is its origin as a competition specifically for actors rather than productions, tracing back to 1993 when the Ulyanovsk Drama Theatre named after Ivan Goncharov ran an internal contest recognizing its own performers

02

The mystery stays covered

That competitive, actor-focused identity persists even as the event has grown into a broader regional and international theatre festival, drawing companies and individual artists from well beyond Ulyanovsk Oblast

03

The city starts moving

Its timing around International Theatre Day each March gives the festival a natural anchor in the wider theatrical calendar, and its recent milestone as a twentieth edition, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of Russia's Union of Theatre Figures, underscores how long the event has now run under the patronage of successive regional governors

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Litsedey traces its origins to a 1993 actors' competition held internally at the Ulyanovsk Drama Theatre named after Ivan Goncharov

Water and renewal

Living ritual

before formalizing into an annual regional festival in 2007

The sacred route

Living ritual

It runs under the patronage of the Governor of Ulyanovsk Oblast and is timed each year around International Theatre Day in late March

The local code

Living ritual

Its identity as a festival originally built to honor individual acting performances

Tradition 5

Living ritual

rather than simply showcase productions

Tradition 6

Living ritual

still shapes its programming and awards structure today

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Smart casual attire suits evening theatre performances, though formal dress is not required outside of the opening and closing ceremonies. Given Ulyanovsk's late-March weather, a warm coat...

Safety

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

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map54.33 N, 48.39 EOpen in Google Maps

Ulyanovsk, Russia

TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ulyanovsk via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ulyanovsk, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual attire suits evening theatre performances, though formal dress is not required outside of the opening and closing ceremonies. Given Ulyanovsk's late-March weather, a warm coat for the walk between venues is worth planning for. Comfortable shoes help for an evening spent moving between theatre lobby, seating and post-show gatherings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Russia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Litsedey Theatre Festival?

Litsedey Theatre Festival is listed for Past edition: 20–27 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Litsedey Theatre Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

8 days 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?

Ulyanovsk, Russia

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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