Young artists perform at a news conference introducing the coming Tianjin Theatre Festival, which will open on Sept 16. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A three-month theatre festival is set to open on Sept 16 in Tianjin, with a focus on providing top-notch cultural experiences for the local community and meeting the sophisticated cultural tastes of the residents.

The festival aims to deliver a high-end yet accessible theatrical extravaganza through exceptional performances and a wide range of cultural tourism activities.