The 6th International Short Theater Festival was held in the Kish Island from 18 to 21 October 2025 with the participation of theater artists, cultural officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and theater groups from ECO member states.
Mr. Abbas Najari, Secretary of the Sixth International Short Theater Festival, referring to the successful experience of past theaters and especially this edition held in the beautiful kish Island, considers it the only specialized environmental theater festival in the country, that its performance spaces are very unique in the world.
In the presence of prominent judges from across the country, in addition to the top groups in each section, artists selected by the jury were also introduced in the fields of directing, writing, designing, best actress, and best actor.
On the basis of the efforts of ECI, theater groups from ECO member states, including one group from Pakistan and two groups from Türkiye, participated in this festival. At the closing ceremony, commemorative plaques were presented to all groups and a plaque of appreciation was presented to the Pakistani theater group for its design and text.
The purpose of performing theater in the free trade Island of Kish is to familiarize tourists with public spaces of this Island such as the beach, sea, cafes, sightseeing centers, and the beautiful climate of this Island which will boost Iran's tourism industry.