Perform Europe touring funding 2027–2028
Partnerships of at least 3 organizations from 3 different Creative Europe countries apply for grants to tour a finished performing arts work (circus, dance, outdoor arts, performance art, puppetry, or theatre) across multiple Creative Europe countries between March 1, 2027 and January 31, 2028.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 55 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $55,000
- Location
- Europe
- Exhibition window
- Mar 1, 2027 → Jan 31, 2028
About
Overview
Perform Europe – the European funding scheme for cross-border touring in the performing arts sector – is calling for proposals from performing arts professionals and organisations legally based in 41 Creative Europe countries for tours between 1 March 2027 and 31 January 2028.
Eligibility
Applicants must be performing arts professionals and organisations legally based in 41 Creative Europe countries. Applications must be submitted by partnerships comprising at least 3 partners from 3 different Creative Europe countries.
What to submit
Proposals must include at least one finished performing arts work from circus, dance, outdoor arts, performance art, puppetry or theatre (excluding live music and opera) to be presented in a minimum of 3 Creative Europe countries.
Priorities
The call encourages partnerships to propose touring proposals that can lead to real change in the sector, with a focus on inclusion and diversity, fight against climate change, and fair practices. Particular attention will be given to proposals involving underrepresented regions and communities.
Grants available
- 15,000 EUR
- 25,000 EUR
- 55,000 EUR
- Top-up funding up to 5,000 EUR for accessibility and sustainability measures
Key dates
- Submission deadline: 22 October 2026
- Tour dates: 1 March 2027 – 31 January 2028
- Award
- Grants of 15,000 EUR, 25,000 EUR, or 55,000 EUR; top-up funding up to 5,000 EUR for accessibility and sustainability measures
- Theme
- Cross-border touring in the performing arts sector with focus on inclusion and diversity, fight against climate change, and fair practices across European regions.
- Eligibility
- Performing arts professionals and organisations legally based in 41 Creative Europe countries, applying in partnerships of at least 3 partners from 3 different Creative Europe countries.
- Audience
- Performing arts professionals and organisations
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