open call act festival 2026

ACT launches a call for emerging artists on the international scene who have works of maximum 30 minutes. The festival is committed to companies that take risks in their proposals and new formats and scenic languages. ACT´s main goal is to promote and share the work of new creators with the audience, cultural managers, programmers and the media. To do so,  the festival facilitates spaces for reflection and debate, besides a remarkable pedagogical program for the participating performers. ACT is not only a festival but also a performing arts fair attended by programmers from around the world.

ACT International Festival for Emerging Performing Artists 23th edition will take place in Bilbao and Barakaldo from 4th to 6th of June, 2026. ACT is not only a festival but also a performing arts fair attended by programmers from around the world.