Sziget Festival, in partnership with SUB.LAB Event Productions, invites proposals for new site-specific performances, interactive installations, or workshops designed for Sziget 2025.
APPLICATION PERIOD ENDED ON 30 APRIL, THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO APPLIED.
Applicants will be notified individually about the results by May 12, 2025.
Our mission is to support Hungarian and Hungary-based artists by providing a platform to showcase their creativity on the vibrant Island of Freedom.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:
- Hungarian or Hungary-based artists, arts groups, or companies with a professional background and a strong commitment to the performing arts scene in Hungary.
- Artists proposing new site-specific productions, interactive installations, or workshop series created specifically for Sziget Festival 2025, or existing projects that can be adapted and customized for the festival’s unique environment.
- Artists or companies submitting a maximum of two separate proposals.
- Applicants available for the full duration of the festival (August 6–11, 2025), plus additional days for setup and breakdown as required.
What We Offer
- Production funding ranging from 500,000 – 2,000,000 HUF (gross), based on the project’s scale (e.g., number of artists, technical needs, duration).
- Full-week festival pass for participating artists.
- Daily catering (two warm meals).
- Studio residency in Budapest (June–July 2025) at a 130m² dance studio equipped with a professional sound system, dressing room, and kitchen facilities (exact time slots allocated based on project needs).
- Mentoring and production assistance.
- For non-Budapest-based artists: Participants must arrange and finance their own travel and accommodationduring the residency and festival.
Application deadline & Notice on the results
Application Deadline: April 30. 2025
Applicants will be notified individually about the results by May 12, 2025.
Selection Criteria
We are looking for proposals that:
✔ Adapt seamlessly to Sziget Festival’s dynamic and diverse environment.
✔ Contribute to the unforgettable storytelling of Sziget.
✔ Showcase a strong artistic identity and originality.
✔ Demonstrate a green mindset with eco-conscious technical requirements.
Join us in shaping an extraordinary artistic experience at Sziget 2025!
