CALL FOR ITALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS AND COMPANIES

About the Open Call

The Torino Fringe Festival 2026 call for Italian and international Artists and Companies is now open. The 14th edition will take place from 19 to 31 May 2026. Artists, companies, creatives, musicians, or performers are invited to submit proposals for theatre, audiovisual arts, performance, music, dance, circus, stand-up comedy, or any other performance ideas. The festival, founded in 2013, is a multidisciplinary performing arts festival spanning the entire Piedmont region, recognized for promoting artistic innovation and live performance dissemination through a widespread network of theatrical and urban venues. It has hosted over 380 national and international companies, presenting over 3,000 performances in more than 120 venues. The festival aims to improve accessibility to live performance culture and raise artistic quality through cross-genre and cross-disciplinary experimentation. The Artistic Direction supports a multidisciplinary and innovative program, open to experimentation and dialogue among various expressive languages. This call is for the selection of performances for the 14th edition. Eligibility: Individual artists or companies, both national and international, can apply with performances of any genre or language. Only professional artists or companies meeting legal professional status requirements are eligible. Each artist/company may submit only one proposal. Submitted works must not have been performed in any municipality of the Metropolitan City of Turin between January 1, 2026, and the start of the Festival. Performance Categories: INDOOR (six consecutive performances, Tuesday to Sunday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM); OUTDOOR / SITE SPECIFIC (1 to 3 performances, engaging with landscape/socio-cultural context); MUSIC (1 to 3 performances); SPECIAL/OTHER (projects not fitting above categories). Technical Requirements: Simplified technical rider required. Each artist/company will receive a 4-hour setup/rehearsal slot and 30 minutes for setup/strike between shows. Basic sound and lighting equipment and a technical coordinator are provided. Artists may bring additional equipment if approved and safety compliant. Each company/artist must have their own on-site technician responsible for setup, strike, and operation of the performance during the run, or the Festival can provide one at the artist’s expense. For technical issues, contact supporto@tofringe.it. Selection Process: Applications evaluated based on artistic merit and logistical feasibility. Selected participants contacted from November 17, 2025. All applicants notified via email.

What is Offered

For Indoor performances, companies/artists receive 70% of box office revenue, net of VAT and SIAE fees (average ticket price €10, venue capacity 70–100 seats). For Outdoor / Site-Specific / Music / Special categories, fees are negotiated individually. The Festival provides basic sound and lighting equipment and a technical coordinator during setup. The Festival will centrally promote all selected performances. A “Host an Artist” program may offer free lodging with local residents. The Festival may suggest partner accommodations.

Requirements

Individual artists or companies, both national and international, can apply with performances of any genre or language. Only professional artists or companies are eligible, meeting legal requirements for professional status (e.g., ENPALS certification in Italy) or employed under applicable national laws. Each artist/company may submit only one proposal. Submitted works must not have been performed in any municipality of the Metropolitan City of Turin between January 1, 2026, and the start of the Festival. A simplified technical rider is required as part of the application. Each company/artist must have their own on-site technician responsible for setup, strike, and operation of the performance during the run, or the Festival may provide one at the artist/company’s expense.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online form available at www.tofringe.it, by midnight on October 20, 2025. Applicants must consult the PDF guidelines, log in or sign up on the portal, and complete the form. A full video of the performance (via YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) is required. A non-refundable application fee of €15.00 is required, payable as described in the online form. Each artist/company may submit only one proposal.