Munich Contemporary Circus Funding 2027 — up to €15,000 for Circus and Object Theatre Projects
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Munich Contemporary Circus Funding 2027 — up to €15,000 for Circus and Object Theatre Projects

Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt München

November 15, 2026 (46 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Munich, Germany

The Kulturreferat (Department of Arts and Culture) of the City of Munich funds artists and free groups through competitions, grants and residencies; Public Art München is its programme for temporary art in public space.

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Project funding of up to €15,000 a year for projects and festivals in contemporary circus and object theatre in Munich, including development stages; projects with networking, cooperations and third-party funding are preferred and must take place in the funded year. Fair-pay guidance applies.

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Professionally trained Munich artists and free groups in contemporary circus with a recognisable connection to Munich (not all participants need to live in Munich). Guest performances by groups not based in Munich, commercial performances, classical circus and children’s or school projects are not funded.

Dates & details

Deadline
(postmark) for projects in 2027
Programme dates
Projects during 2027
Costs to the artist
Co-funding and partnerships encouraged
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Up to €15,000 per year
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Free (no application fee)