Open Call 8th edition

The application deadline is 29/01/2026 10.00 p.m. CET

The Zirkus ON creation program is launching its open call for the 8th edition!

This call is aimed at individual artists and companies with the intention of realizing a pioneering creation of contemporary circus art in Germany in 2026-2027. 

The creative alliance for circus arts - Zirkus ON is looking for new, open-format circus creations that strengthen and inspire the existing and coming repertoire of contemporary circus art creations in and from Germany.

Info sessions about the open call will be offered online on 08/01/2026 and 12/01/2026:

Registration for the info session on 08/01/2026 in Englisch: here

Registration for the info session on 12/01/2026 in German: here

All details on the open call and the application process can be found at: https://www.zirkus-on.de/en/ausschreibung26