Alongside JTF Atlanta, JTF Sacramento, JTF Europe and JTF Australia, Junior Theatre Festival New Zealand is part of a worldwide network.
Junior Theatre Festival New Zealand is the ultimate celebration of youth musical theatre – a place where passion meets performance, creativity meets collaboration, and the next generation of storytellers takes centre stage.
Founded in 2017, JTFNZ has grown into a nationwide movement, bringing together students, teachers and industry professionals from across the motu. From exclusive workshops to the groundbreaking Pilot Programme — where students workshop brand-new Broadway JR. titles before they’re released — the festival is where futures are forged and magic is made.
In 2026, we celebrate ten years of JTFNZ under the artistic leadership of iTheatrics and the support of Music Theatre International Australasia. Get ready for a weekend of bold ideas, brave voices and unforgettable performances.