Join us July 29-August 3, 2024

This historic event illuminates the powerful theatrical spirit and extraordinary talent of performers, designers, directors, producers, and technicians from across the country and abroad. During six life-impacting days, you will experience electrifying performances, riveting films, cutting edge spoken word poetry, engaging youth programming, informative workshops, insightful academic discussions, and a vendor’s market steeped in the African Diaspora. For aspiring theatre professionals seeking to advance their careers and connect with like-minded peers, IBTF offers unparalleled networking opportunities.

Drawing an audience of upwards of 65,000 theatre-lovers and having contributed more than $200 million dollars to the Winston-Salem economy since its inception, IBTF has turned Winston-Salem into a destination for theatre practitioners from across the globe, all of whom see the opportunity to perform on Black Theatre Holy Ground as both an honor and a privilege.