Istanbul Fringe Festival 2020

Istanbul Fringe Festival had a remarkable 1st edition in September 2019. We are now very excited to launch our artist open call for the 2nd edition: Istanbul Fringe Festival is looking for contemporary and experimental works including dance, performance, theater as well as site-specific works and workshops. Artists from all over the world are welcome to apply!

Where: Istanbul, Turkey

When: 21-27 September 2020

Deadline for applications: 29 March 2020

Istanbul, a fascinating and historical city built on two continents, is hosting the 2nd fringe festival!​
The festival will bring together artworks and workshops produced in the disciplines of dance, performance and
theater during a week in September 2020. This year festival offers both local and international artists a platform to
showcase their work in several indoor&outdoor venues as well as specific sites such as hammams, churches,
market places, old factories located on European and Asian side of the city. This is a great opportunity for artists to
meet and interact between themselves and the audience, exchange ideas while discovering a new artistic network.

What we offer:
Accommodation in volunteer houses during the festival​
– Meal on the day of your performance​
– Public transportation on the day of your performance​
– Venue, technical support and promotion​
– 50% of the box-office​
– Free access to all the events in the festival (requires reservation)

We can’t offer you a round trip ticket between your hometown and Istanbul in our first edition, but we
would be happy to help you contact the embassy of your country in Istanbul.