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" circusnext | Open Call for Circus Projects 2026 "

circusnext | Open Call for Circus Projects 2026

circusnext awards projects from emerging circus authors throughout Europe

circusnext intends to build an ecosystem for artistic risk-taking, research and experimentation. On an annual basis, circusnext launches a call for projects to identify and support emerging circus authors throughout Europe. Its primary goal is to care for and encourage the development of new generations of innovative creative spirits in the circus sector, who dare to experiment and question the current artistic boundaries. This open call is intended for emerging artists who are currently developing their upcoming circus creation. 

INFO

AMOUNT

- € 3,000 for each of the Finalist projects
- € 5,000 for each of the Laureate projects (in addition to the € 3,000 above mentioned) 


APPLICATION DEADLINE

March 31, 2025 at noon (CET)


ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
Austria - Belgium - Bulgaria - Croatia - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Greece - Hungary - Ireland, Republic of (EIRE) - Italy - Latvia - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Malta - Netherlands - Poland - Portugal - Romania - Slovakia - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden

ELIGIBILITY

- Emerging circus author, no age limit
- Creation in progress, no premiere before September 2026
- With a 1st or 2nd creation in France, Belgium, the Netherlands
- With a 1st, 2nd or 3rd creation in other Creative Europe countries 


APPLICATION DETAILS

The application process unfolds online and includes:

An online form to collect general information on the project and the authors
Obligatory documents that will be uploaded through the online form:
- Project presentation – template provided
- Link to a video
- Artistic dossier or creation material
- Provisional creation calendar

For further information about the application process and eligibility criteria please read the full open call document here.


NOTE

*The calls that are listed on our website are shared for informational purposes and are sometimes subject to change. Please visit the organization's official open call website for up-to-date information.

DEADLINE

2025-03-31


TYPE OF SUPPORT

Public funding


FUNDING COUNTRIES

All EU Countries


WEBSITE

KEYWORDS
Performing arts