AACTFest 2025 - National Theatre Festival

Join us for AACTFest 2025, the premier national theatre festival, taking place June 25-28, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa! Experience the best of community theatre at the historic Hoyt Sherman Place Theater, with the Des Moines Marriott Downtown serving as the Official Festival Hotel & Festival Headquarters.

Festival Highlights:

-12 transformative theatre productions
- Exhilarating workshops
- Thought-provoking adjudications
- Bustling exhibitor booths
- Premier access to virtual and onsite showcases of the design competition
- Prestigious awards show
- A variety of vibrant social events

With your AACTFest registration, you gain an all-access pass to these incredible events and more.

Don’t miss out on the limited number of VIP Passes that are NOW AVAILABLE, offering an enhanced festival experience!

Mark your calendar for Early Bird Registration opening on September 1st.

In addition to a week of captivating theatre and enriching workshops, you’ll have full access to Des Moines’ walkable downtown, historic East Village neighborhood, lively Farmer’s Market, bubbling breweries, and exciting nightlife. Discover all that this culturally vibrant city has to offer and make unforgettable memories.

Learn More and Register:
Visit https://aact.org/aactfest-2025 for more information and to secure your spot at AACTFest 2025.

We can’t wait to see you in Des Moines and celebrate the magic of community theatre together!

You may also like the following events from AACT - American Association of Community Theatre:

• Next month, 22nd June, 09:00 am, AACT YouthFest 2025 - National Youth Theatre Festival in Des Moines

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