About the Open Call

The Toyooka Theater Festival 2026 Fringe program invites artists and groups to perform in various locations across the Toyooka region. The 'Selection' category offers production support funds and venue coordination. 'Showcase & Meeting' provides shared venues with technical staff and accommodation for participants. 'Street' performances focus on outdoor engagement in areas like Kinosaki Onsen. The festival aims to be a hub for performing arts in Asia, turning the entire region into a theater.

What is Offered

Production support funds up to 500,000 JPY for Selection Performance and 100,000 JPY for Selection Residency; venue costs covered for secretariat-selected venues; accommodation provided for Showcase participants; and travel/accommodation subsidies up to 30,000 JPY for Street performers.

Requirements

Open to individual artists and groups. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026, 9:00 AM JST. Selection criteria include the handling of regional or social issues. International applications are accepted in English.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted exclusively via the dedicated online forms for each category (Selection Performance, Selection Residency, Showcase & Meeting, or Street) available on the official website.