Open call: TOASTER BIENNALE 2026

TOASTER is launching an ambitious new performance biennial that will unfold simultaneously at both Husets Teater and Den Frie Udstillingsbygning. This recurring event, taking place every two years, aims to present a dynamic mix of Danish and international performances, establishing Copenhagen as a vital stage on the global performance art map.

The inaugural edition will run from April 16 to May 3, 2026.
We are currently seeking guest performances to be part of the program. (Note: Only previously produced works are eligible. We are not accepting proposals for new productions.)

APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:

– A short project description (max. 2,400 characters)
– CVs (max. one page per person)
– An overview of previous and upcoming collaborations/venues
– Fee
– Technical rider
– Links to video trailers and full documentation
– 2–3 high-resolution photos with full credits

CURATORS:

– Liv Helm – Theatre Director, Husets Teater
– Marianne Torp – Director, Den Frie
– Miriam Frandsen – Dramaturge & Curator, Toaster
– Magnus Thorø Clausen – Curator, Den Frie
– Iben Elmstrøm – Curator, Den Frie
– Laura Gerdes-Miranda – Curator, Den Frie

FACTS:

– Application deadline: June 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM (CEST)
– Response: Applicants will receive a reply by the beginning of September 2025
– Who can apply: Professional performing and visual artists, theatre companies, and collectives
We especially encourage applications from independent artists and companies, as well as international performers and groups.

If you have questions, please contact us at info@toastercph.dk. We will answer them weekly until the application deadline.

TOASTER is a platform for performance—where visual and performing arts intersect. It is a collaboration between Den Frie and Husets Teater, supported by a four-year grant from the Danish Arts Foundation (2025–2029).