In recent years, the festival has expanded significantly, attracting a broader range of artists.

[5] Every year, numerous groups from Iran participate in the festival due to the proximity of the two countries and the ease of travel.

Notable participants include: Additionally, Artur Ghukasyan, the festival's founder and director, mentioned in an interview that the priority in selecting participating groups is to invite performers from neighboring countries such as Iran and Georgia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining connections with theaters in neighboring regions.

[12] In recent years, the festival has expanded to include not only theater but also other forms of performing arts.

The festival's budget is primarily funded through an allocation from the Armenian Ministry of Culture and other sponsors, which are governmental or semi-governmental entities.