Perform Europe Funding for Performing Arts Partnerships 2026

Posted July 20, 2026

About this opportunity

Opportunity Overview

The Perform Europe Open Call offers funding to support international performing arts partnerships across 41 Creative Europe countries, with a total budget of €1.4 million. This program aims to encourage innovative collaborations that promote sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally responsible touring in the performing arts sector. At least 25 partnerships will be supported, involving artists, cultural organizations, producers, presenters, and performing arts professionals. The program seeks projects that strengthen international cooperation while making artistic work more accessible, diverse, and climate-conscious. Perform Europe will support projects related to theatre, dance, circus, puppetry, outdoor arts, performance art, and interdisciplinary performing arts. Live music and opera projects are not eligible under this funding call. Selected partnerships will have the opportunity to present artistic work across multiple European countries and receive international networking and collaboration opportunities. The program is open to organizations and professionals legally established in one of the 41 Creative Europe participating countries. Applicants must apply as a partnership, represent the performing arts sector, and submit a proposal involving at least one completed artistic work or performance-ready concept. The project must be presented in at least three different Creative Europe countries, and applicants must demonstrate commitment to inclusion, diversity, sustainability, and fair working practices.

Benefits

Small Grant: €15,000
Medium Grant: €25,000
Large Grant: €55,000
Additional sustainability and accessibility funding of up to €5,000
Maximum funding of €60,000 per partnership
Opportunity to present artistic work across multiple European countries
International networking and collaboration opportunities
Support for sustainable and inclusive cultural projects

Eligibility

Be legally based in a Creative Europe participating country
Apply as a partnership rather than as an individual applicant
Represent the performing arts sector
Submit a proposal involving at least one completed artistic work or performance-ready concept
Present the project in at least three different Creative Europe countries
Demonstrate commitment to inclusion, diversity, sustainability, and fair working practices
Focus primarily on either inclusion and diversity or climate action

Required Documents

Completed application form
Partnership information
Project proposal
Budget plan
Project timeline
Details of participating organizations
Supporting documents requested by Perform Europe

How to Apply

Review the official programme guidelines
Build an eligible international partnership and prepare your project proposal and budget
Complete the online application form and upload all required supporting documents
Click the Apply button below to submit your application

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