Imaginarius 2027 International Call

About the Open Call

Imaginarius positions public space not simply as a venue for presentation, but as an active material for artistic creation. The festival welcomes proposals across theatre, dance, music, circus, performance, intervention, installation, new media, and multidisciplinary practices, particularly projects with a performative component. Fixed, itinerant, durational, and continuous formats are all eligible, provided they are suited to public space contexts. Up to 18 projects are expected to be selected for the 2027 edition. The festival emphasizes live, situated, and shared artistic experiences, encouraging projects that engage critically with public space, generate audience participation, and introduce risk, experimentation, and singular artistic perspectives. Selected projects become part of the official festival programme alongside national and international artists.

What is Offered

Selection for the festival program in Santa Maria da Feira.

Requirements

Applications are open from 25 May to 30 July 2026 and must be submitted through the official application form on the Imaginarius website. Applications must be written in Portuguese or English. Applicants are required to submit: Project description and specifications Biographies of the company and/or collective members Project images Video documentation (preferred) Artistic and technical credits Technical rider and production requirements The submitted dossier should accurately reflect the project’s current stage of development and its suitability for presentation in public space contexts. Significant changes to technical requirements after selection are not permitted.

How to Apply

Follow instructions on the official website or provided PDF application form.