The final STAGES Forum is set to take place in Riga, alongside the ETC International Theatre Conference, from 5-9 November 2025.

STAGES (Sustainable Theatre Alliance for a Green Environmental Shift) is an ambitious sustainable theatre experiment to re-imagine how the cultural sector interacts with the concept of sustainability.

From 2022-2025, 14 influential theatre and academic organisations, including a European theatre network, will collaborate and tour urgent new performances on the climate crisis.

What makes STAGES unique is that no people or items will move as part of the tour, even as it travels to stages around Europe and as far afield as Taiwan.

Final STAGES Forum 2025 in Riga, Latvia

The final STAGES Forum takes place in Riga, 5–9 November 2025, alongside the ETC International Theatre Conference, Stage for Truth. Which Truth?, and the Latvian Theatre Showcase. Hosted by Dailes Theatre, the event brings together theatre professionals from across Europe to reflect on the role of the arts in times of conflict, shifting narratives, and societal division. As this long-term project on sustainability and green transformation in the performing arts comes to a close, the STAGES Forum will highlight achievements, share lessons learned, and spark dialogue on how theatres can remain resilient, inclusive, and sustainable in the face of global challenges.

STAGES is co-funded by the European Union.

Next event: STAGES Forum November 2025, Riga / Latvia