Call for Applications Now Open: Circulem 2027–2028

Applications are now open for CirCulem 2027–2028, a programme launched by several organisations in the circus sector to support the development and staging of a street circus performance.

This initiative stems from a shared commitment to bringing public spaces to life through artistic practices and strengthening the circus production sector in Catalonia, recognising its value as a tool for promoting citizen participation, diversity and social cohesion.

The participating organisations are: La Central del Circ (Barcelona), Festes de La Mercè – Arts de Carrer (Barcelona), La Palanca, Festival de Circ Contemporani (Esparreguera), L’Estruch – Fàbrica de Creació de les Arts en Viu (Sabadell), Fira Trapezi (Reus), Circpicat, Festival de Circ i Arts en Viu (Alpicat, Lleida), Fira de Circ al Carrer de la Bisbal d’Empordà, and Vertebra Dansa – International Performing Arts Festival (Tortosa).

The programme offers a creation and performance circuit comprising four weeks of residency, two preview performances, one premiere and two further performances.

Who can apply?

• Professional circus artists, either individuals or collectives
• Emerging and/or established companies
• Companies based in the Catalan circus sector, with their registered tax domicile in Catalonia

Artistic proposal assessment criteria

• Contemporary circus in the form of a full-length performance (short circus acts will not be accepted)
• Projects in the final stage of the creation and production process that have not yet premiered
• Small- or medium-scale street performances suitable for daytime programming
• Suitable for all audiences
• The applicant artist or company must have a production manager who will act as the main point of contact with the CirCulem organisations and events

Full guidelines and application form [only in Catalan]

Application deadline: 15 November 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Information session: Wednesday, 4 November, at 10:30 a.m.