50th Annual Illinois High School Theater Festival
Honoring Our Past - Celebrating Our Future
January 8-10, 2026
Illinois State University

2026 Festival Quick Links

2026 Festival Online Program:  Click here!

2026 ALL-STATE PRODUCTION:  NEWSIES  
Seize The Day and find out more about the All-State production HERE!  Email allstateproducers@ihstf.org with any All-State questions!

Thespys - New Info!

Is this your first time coming to the Festival? Check out our YOUTUBE CHANNEL.  You can also reach out to the mentorship committee! They would love to help your students join the fun. Email them at mentorship@ihstf.org .