World Culture Festival – Karachi 2026

World Culture Festival – Karachi 2026 is the third edition of this landmark international gathering, hosted by the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi — uniting over 1,000 artists from more than 150 countries for a month-long celebration of global and Pakistani culture. Building on two previous editions that brought diverse cultures together in Karachi, the 2026 festival takes the next step: bringing Pakistan to the world. At its heart is a mission to showcase Pakistan's rich cultural heritage while giving Pakistani artists a platform to present their voices, stories, and creative vision alongside leading artists from around the world. Through artistic collaboration, dialogue, and peaceful exchange, the festival creates opportunities for cultures to connect, perspectives to broaden, and new creative partnerships to emerge. Disciplines: Theatre Music Dance Visual Arts Film (narratives, documentaries, and short films) Scale: 1,000+ artists from 150+ countries Film Submissions: Filmmakers from across the globe are encouraged to submit their entries at: https://filmfreeway.com/wcfk Theatre Submissions: Pakistani theatre groups and playwrights are invited to submit their plays for consideration. Submission window: 10th to 20th September 2026 Submit by email: wcf@acpkhi.com More details: www.acpkhi.com