CircusDanceFestival is seeking original short pieces from the circus and dance field for a 360° audience on an outdoor stage. Solo or duo work, in the air or on the floor, lasting up to 15 minutes are accepted.
Successful submissions will participate in the 360° shorts format at CircusDanceFestival in Cologne, Germany. Particular encouragement for circus artists from Catalunya to apply (in the frame of the Catalonia-Germany Circus Season 2026). Performance dates at CircusDanceFestival are 22 or 23 May 2026 (Open Call international) or 24 May 2026 (Open Call Catalunya).
The basic requirements are the following:
- The work is for a 360° audience
- Solo or duo
- Length between 8 and 15 minutes
- Fits on the CDF outdoor roundstage in daylight situation
- Easy technical support, possible to perform within a triple-bill
Applicants can be a graduate from circus or dance school, an autodidact, young artist, a late-career changer or a cross-disciplinary artist. The focus is on applications from around Europe, to keep travel distances sustainable. Applicants still pursuing their formation are not eligible to apply. Applications by women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and people with disability or a refugee or migration background are explicitly welcome.
Each participating performer receives a net fee of 400 EUR. A duo work receives a fee of 800 EUR. Additionally, travelling expenses (up to 300 EUR per person), accommodation and meals are covered.
