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Judith van der Kooij
Judith van der Kooij
Advisor for the Mobility Info Point, Advice Desk & Ghana
j.vanderkooij [at] dutchculture.nl

 

 

 

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Perform Europe: Open Call 2026-2028

Perform Europe: Open Call 2026-2028

Funding scheme for the performing arts sectors in Creative Europe countries

Perform Europe is a funding scheme for the performing arts sectors in the 41 Creative Europe countries. Perform Europe supports innovative partnership proposals that rethink the cross-border touring and presentation of performing arts works, to make it greener, more inclusive, and more diverse.

The Perform Europe Open Call 2026-2028 seeks proposals from partnerships which have innovative ideas and courageous visions on how to change the way in which we tour and present performing arts across borders, including digital presentations. The call has two priorities:

  1. diversity and inclusion
  2. the fight against climate change

Partnership proposals should address both priorities while choosing one as the core of their proposal.

Travelling from
The Netherlands
Abroad (Outside the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Destination
Albania
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova, Republic of
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Tunisia
Ukraine
Discipline(s)
Performing Arts
Who can apply
Organisations

Applications require a partnership consisting of a minimum of three partners (professional organisations or individuals), legally based in at least three different Creative Europe participating countries. The lead partner receiving the financial support is clearly appointed by the partnership.

For what
Education/training
Project
Travel
  • Touring - each proposal should include at least three physical and/or digital presentations of at least one artistic work in a minimum of three Creative Europe countries. In addition, proposals may propose complementary activities to strengthen their impact and touring objectics, such as public talks, training sessions, workshops, installations, and more.
  • Capacity-building activities aimed at addressing knowledge and skills imbalances within the partnership.
  • Sharing the experience with the wider sectore. Selected proposals will be involved in communication and knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as social media activities, interviews, newsletters, articles, etc., to inspire fellow professionals and organisations to innovate their practices.
  • Peer-to-peer sessions involving all selected proposals, organised by Perform Europe.
  • Administration and reporting.
How much

Perform Europe offers €1.4 million to at least 25 partnerships.

There are three grant categories:

  • €15,000
  • €25,000
  • €55,000

Partnerships can request top-ups to address the sustainability and accessibility needs of their proposal. Maximum total top-up request is €5,000 per proposal.

Requirements
  • The proposal consists of at least one finished performing arts work that will be presented in at least three different Creative Europe countries;
  • The performing arts work(s) presented in the proposal cover(s) at least one of the eligible sub-sectors of the performing arts: circus, dance, outdoor arts, performance art, puppetry, theatre (live music and opera are not eligible).
  • The implementation period for the partnership proposal is between 1 March 2027 at the earliest and 31 January 2028 at the latest;
  • The application form is filled out in English;
  • The proposal budget is submitted using the Perform Europe budget template, is balanced (total income equal to total expenses), and all amounts are in euros.
  • All proposals should include a cooperation agreement signed by ALL partners.
When to apply
Before a specific deadline
Before 23:59 CEST
Upcoming deadline(s)
Go to website
Perform Europe: Open Call 2026-2028
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