The Icelandic Centre for Research
Perform Europe - €1.4 million in funding for the performing arts
8th October 2026
Perform Europe is launching a new funding opportunity for performing arts professionals, organisations and institutions that want to develop international collaborations and explore new ways of working and travelling across borders.
A total of €1.4 million is available for projects in the performing arts. All forms of performing arts are eligible to participate.
The projects should contribute to inclusion, diversity and action against climate change.
Funding amounts
€15,000
€25,000
€55,000
Who can apply?
All organisations, institutions and professionals working in the performing arts and legally based in one of the 41 countries participating in Creative Europe are eligible to participate.
The application deadline is 22 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Further information can be found here: Perform Europe – Open Call 2026–2028
Potential partners can be found through the Perform Europe Matchmaking Platform: Perform Europe – Matchmaking Platform