Physical Theater Festival Chicago brings to our city audience-beloved, virtuosic live performances from around the world that inspire theatergoers and local artists to reimagine what a live theater experience can be and do across cultures, languages, and genres. 

In 2026 Physical Theater Festival Chicago presents:

Los Regalos by Conpañia de Teatro Fisico de Peru (Peru)

June 4,5 & 6

I Think It Could Work (Chicago)

June 3, 5 & 7

Beau & Aero (Seattle)

June 3, 6 & 7

Apocalipsync by Luciano Rosso (Argentina)

June 4, 5 & 6

SELL ME: I am from North Korea (South Korea and USA)

June 4 & 6

Scratch Night by Various Chicago Artists 

June 1

Made in Chicago Presents:

Matadora by Insekta + The New F Word by Legland

June 2

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Launched in 2014 by Alice da Cunha and Marc Frost the festival was founded to introduce a more progressive, physical approach to theater-making in Chicago. 

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Now in its 13th year, the festival showcases award-winning, ensemble-created works spanning traditions such as clown, mime, improv, puppetry, object theater, circus, dance, and street performance, while also highlighting outstanding artists and companies from Chicago.

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