OPEN CALL INTERNATIONAL PERFORMERS
Schedule
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Slezskoostravský hrad, Slezská Ostrava | Ostrava, MO
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OPEN CALL – Festival CIRKULUM 2026 (Ostrava, Czech Republic)Good news! The submission deadline has been extended.
We are looking for contemporary circus artists and companies focused on street & outdoor performance!
Would you like to present your work to representatives of festivals from the Czech Republic and abroad? This is your chance! 🌍✨
🌟 What do we offer?
🎭 Participation in the showcase festival Cirkulum from January 31 to February 3, 2026, in Ostrava
✈️ Travel, accommodation and board covered by festival CIRKULUM
🤝 The opportunity to present your work to representatives of festivals and cultural organizations from the Czech Republic and abroad during pitch sessions and networking meetings
📘 Space in the artist catalog
📌 Conditions of participation
• The open call is intended for contemporary circus artists, groups and companies
• Only street/outdoor performances (including work-in-progress) can be submitted
📝 Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbZqYcUT-Kxycx5AlGZW4Ch-Kg7_N_aXmqmyBbawVdOC0GNg/viewform
More info: https://www.cirkulum.cz/novinky/cirkulum-2026-open-call-en/
⚠️ Submit the form including all required files no later than January 10, 2026.
⚠️ Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
🏆 How does the selection process work?
Based on the received applications, the expert jury will select artists to be invited to the festival.
❓If you have any questions, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
The project is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, the City of Ostrava, the Moravian-Silesian Region, and the State Fund for Culture.
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Where is it happening?
Slezskoostravský hrad, Slezská Ostrava, Hradní 1/10, 710 00 Ostrava, Česko, Ostrava, Czech RepublicEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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