Open call for the 2026 edition of Circusnext

The European program Circusnext opens a new call for emerging contemporary circus artists who wish to participate in the 2026 edition. Its goal is to promote the development of new generations of innovative creative minds in the circus sector, encouraging them to experiment and question current artistic boundaries. This call is aimed at emerging artists who are currently developing their next circus creation.

Who can apply?

• Emerging circus authors, with no age limit.
• Creation in progress, with no premiere before September 2026.
• With a first or second creation in France, Belgium, or the Netherlands.
• With a first, second, or third creation in other countries of the Creative Europe program.

The program offers selected projects financial support, assistance in creation and exhibition, participation in different laboratories, and support in communication to create networks at a European level.

The call is open until March 31st.

Circusnext is a diffusion platform, led by the French association Jeunes Talents Cirque Europe (JTCE), aimed at giving visibility to contemporary circus and creating an exhibition circuit within the European framework. La Central del Circ has been a member since November 2019 with the goal of giving visibility to Catalan companies, strengthening ties with the European professional network, and staying in touch with new circus languages.

You can find the complete call guidelines here.