The 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) rolls out the purple carpet July 29-August 3, 2024, transforming Winston-Salem into a mega-performing arts center with over 130 performances in a number of the city’s venues. Formerly known as the International Black Theatre Festival, IBTF brings more than 65,000 theatre-lovers to town for a "Marvtastic" celebration and reunion of spirit. Theatre workshops, film festivals, a Midnight poetry slam, International Vendors Market, and a star-studded celebrity gala all combine to create one of the biggest theatre festivals in the country.