Circusnext Platform
Circusnext is a European platform for emerging creators in the field of contemporary circus. The current round runs from 2026-2028 with three application periods.
Are you a circus performer and want to apply?
A European selection process is carried out three times during the period 2026-2028, when a number of artistic projects are selected for support. The support consists of relationship-building activities with organisers around Europe, residency programs, coaching and workshops, extensive support with marketing and partnerships in international networks.
The next call for artists to apply to Circusnext will end in spring 2027. Keep an eye on circusnext.eu and Subtopia’s social media for more information. See also the information film at the bottom of this page and this information pdf.
In the 2025-2026 funding round, David Martin was one of the four laureates, selected from over 100 European applicants. He graduated in 2024 from the circus candidate program at Stockholm University of the Arts.
About Circusnext Platform
Circusnext Platform is the only circus platform selected in Creative Europe’s platform program. With 27 member organizations in 16 European countries, a renewed ambition to identify and support the emerging creators of tomorrow, and a desire to program them in and beyond Europe – Circusnext is much more than a mere project. It is a way to imagine and together support the growth of European contemporary circus.
Subtopia is a member of the platform and part of the selection committee, which includes representatives from key circus centres and circus festivals across Europe, as well as experienced artists from the circus field.
Members of Circusnext Platform
Berlin Circus Festival (DE), Centre International des Arts en Mouvement (FR), Circuscentrum (BE), Espace Catastrophe (BE), Circus Futures (UK), Cirko Center (FI), Cirqueon (CZ), Sarabanda (IT), Festival Circolo (NL), Subtopia (SE), Cirkorama (HR), Cirkusfera (RS), Perspectives (DE), La Brèche (FR), La Grainerie (FR), Latitude 50 (BE), Lithuanian Dance Infomation Centre (LT), Kulturzentrum Tollhaus Karlsruhe (DE), Teatro da Didascalia (PT), Teatronas (LIT), Teatro Instabila Di Aosta (IT), La Central del Circ (ES), Mercat de les Flors (ES), Perplx (BE), Riga Cirks (LT), Room 100 (HR), Workshops of Culture in Lublin (PL). Plattformen koordineras av Jeunes Talents Cirque Europe (FR).
With the support of
Circusnext is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union. Jeunes Talents Cirque is supported by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, the city of Paris, the regional council of Île de France, SACD and Institut Français.
