We invite artists and collectives from Hamburg\u2019s independent performing arts scene to become part of the Freie Szene Festival – Performing Arts Hamburg 2027!
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From April 12\u201318, 2027, the festival will bring together productions, artists, and diverse perspectives from Hamburg\u2019s independent performing arts scene. We welcome works from all disciplines of the performing arts, as well as interdisciplinary and hybrid formats that reflect the diversity of Hamburg\u2019s artistic landscape. <\/p> With its 13th edition, the festival is entering a new chapter, introducing a new name, a new structure, and new artistic leadership. Naomi Kelechi Odhiambo and The Schmidt will take over as co-directors for the next three editions, working alongside a broad alliance of institutions and organizations representing the independent performing arts to further develop the festival. <\/p> The Freie Szene Festival serves as both a showcase and a platform for exchange and connection, bringing together independent artists and cultural practitioners, Hamburg\u2019s wider public, and national and international professional audiences. <\/p> A special highlight will be the Opening Gala at Kampnagel.. All selected productions will present a <\/span>5\u201310-minute excerpt of their work, offering a collective glimpse into the artistic diversity of Hamburg\u2019s independent performing arts scene. We would also like to announce that an additional Open Call for our Work-in-Progress format will be launched in January 2027. <\/p> This format is designed for artists who wish to share insights into their current creative processes, experiment with new artistic ideas, or present projects in the early stages of development. <\/p> Further details will be announced with the Open Call in January 2027. We look forward to receiving your work, perspectives, and applications! At least 2 of the following 3 criteria must be met: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Artists and collectives may submit a maximum of two productions. All participating artists must be available during the festival period, April 12\u201318, 2027. Application deadline: November 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM (CET) <\/p>\n Applications must be submitted exclusively through the application form on this website. Applications submitted by email cannot be considered. If you experience technical difficulties with the application form, please contact: <\/p>\n Artist Fees & Travel Expenses <\/p>\n Opening Gala \u2013 Participation<\/span><\/p>\n By submitting an application, you agree to present a 5\u201310-minute excerpt of your production at the Opening Gala on April 14, 2027, at Kampnagel, should your production be selected by the jury. Not all members of the production team are required to perform at the gala. However, those participating in the presentation must be available on that date. An independent jury will make the final selection by mid-January 2027. Selected productions will be notified by email in early February 2027.. Selected productions will be notified by <\/span>email in early February 2027.<\/p> The jury will consist of: 1 independent artist <\/p> Additional Information Productions with elaborate stage designs, special technical requirements, or specific spatial needs can indicate these in the application form. We can provide venue confirmations (Spielst\u00e4ttenbescheinigungen) for artists applying for the DfdK’s Diffusionsf\u00f6rderung funding programme who wish to present their funded production as part of the festival. If you would like to request a venue confirmation, please contact us at: leitung@fringify.hamburg<\/a> <\/p> We look forward to receiving your applications and to shaping the Freie Szene Festival \u2013 Performing Arts Hamburg together with you!
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Selected artists will have 15\u201320 minutes to present their work, followed by an exchange with the audience.
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1 representative of the DfdK (Dachverband freie darstellende K\u00fcnste Hamburg)
1 representative of an independent performance venue in Hamburg
1 national or international performing arts professional
Festival leadership
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While applicants may express preferences for particular venues, we cannot guarantee specific locations. Our technical team will work to ensure that all selected productions can be presented in suitable spaces.
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For this edition, we can issue a maximum of five venue confirmations.
Please note that the application deadline for the Diffusionsf\u00f6rderung is November 1, 2026.
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