Open Call | 360°
New works for the 360° Stage & Artist Summit
CircusDanceFestival is seeking short performances from the circus and dance field,
created for a 360° outdoor stage setting. Submit your solo or duo work, in the air or on the floor, lasting up to 15 minutes, until October 25th 2026.
Selected works will perform on the 360° Outdoor stage at CircusDanceFestival in
Cologne and are invited to join the three days 360° Artist summit.
The 360° Stage is one of the CircusDanceFestival’s distinctive formats: here we present short pieces from the worlds of circus and dance, developed for an audience surrounding the stage. The format draws on the circle as a defining spatial form of the circus and applies it to contemporary works that bridge the gap between circus and dance.
Over three days, we will present a total of twelve international pieces. One day is – as every year – dedicated to a country focus featuring artists based there. This year’s focus country will be announced shortly.
The selected artists are also invited to take part in the three-day 360° Artist Summit – offering opportunities for exchange, workshops, discussions and performances.
Submissions can be made until October 25th 2026.
Open the full open call from the link below!