This March, Arenberg becomes the beating heart of the Tribunal26 — a vibrant, joyful, and deeply moving feminist gathering. For two full days, the theatre transforms into a space of creativity, solidarity, and collective power, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women. An international network of over forty feminist, socio‑artistic, and academic organisations joins forces to create a program that is as inspiring as it is urgent.
We start with the powerful 2026WOMEN’s avant-première of their new spectacle ‘صوتي – Mijn Stem‘ for a mixed public on the evening of the 26th March (tickets HERE). On Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March, Arenberg opens its doors to a rich mix of ARTivist and ACTivist activities designed for a FINTA public (Female, Intersex, Non‑binary, Trans, Agender). Creative workshops invite participants to explore testimonies through movement, sound, and visual expression, building resilience and solidarity through socio‑artistic exchange. Throughout the building, film screenings, debates, exhibitions, participatory artworks, partner organisation stands, and feminist literature corners offer countless ways to engage, reflect and connect. Arenberg’s stages will also host powerful performances by If Circus and Think Again.
Saturday features one of the Tribunal’s most ambitious moments: the TRIBU26 Deep Democracy session, bringing together 500 participants across 50 tables to share experiences and co‑create grassroots solutions to private, public, political, economic, and cultural violence. A parallel workshop for cisgender men at Het Paleis (ALLIES26) offers space for allyship and responsibility.
As evening falls, Arenberg fills with celebration and feminist joy. On Saturday at 19h, an ARTivist ceremony animates Theatre Plein before the community returns indoors for a night of connection and collective energy with more artistic performances, ending with a vibrant celebration with DJ Amazonita!
Entry on Friday (9h–19h) and Saturday (9h–23h) is FREE with registration, thanks to the support of partners and funders. Evening performances on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 are open to a mixed audience with pre‑sold tickets. Spread the word — Tribunal26 won’t be the same without you!
REGISTRATION LINKS
Friday 27th: Opening Ceremony and Socio-artistic Mosaic – Registration HERE.
Saturday 28th: TRIBU26 and Closing Ceremony – Registration HERE.
TICKETS
Thursday 26th: 2026WOMEN’s ‘صوتي – Mijn Stem’ Performance – Tickets HERE.
Friday 27th: If Circus’ ‘MELIC’ Performance – Tickets HERE.
Text: Maria Teresa Bizarria
Picture: Kim Karnas (2024)