Open call EJC’26

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Deadline:

EJC’26 is opening its doors to performers from all over the world. We are launching the Open Call for Performances for the European Juggling Convention 2026, inviting solo artists, duos, and companies to be part of one of the most important community-driven circus events in the world.

Ptuj, Slovenia

1–9 August 2026

Supported and coordinated by the European Juggling Association (EJA), EJC’26 celebrates creativity, diversity, experimentation, and high-quality circus in all its forms — from juggling and object manipulation to contemporary circus, movement, and hybrid formats.

How to apply

Submission period:

  • Applications will be received from January to March 2026.
  • After the submission period ends, the selected performances will be reviewed and all applicants will be informed of the final selection.

If you have a piece you love,

a work in progress you want to share,

or a show ready to meet an international audience,

this is your moment.

A historic city.

A global audience.

A community that truly cares about circus.