tranzit #7 european festival of contemporary theatre
The art organization Creative Laboratory of Contemporary Theater KRILA, based in Rijeka, is announcing a public call for the 7th edition of TranziT – the European Festival of Contemporary Theater Practices. The festival will take place in Rijeka, Croatia from July to November 2026.
TranziT aims to promote both European and Croatian independent performing artists and their organizations. The festival’s program features works that resonate with contemporary audiences and reflect the current social and technological context. Over several months, the festival will focus on presenting works characterized by strong authorship, high-quality artistic expression, and relevant content. It will present smaller, experimental formats of events that can take place in both theatrical and non-theatrical spaces, engaging and involving audiences in the creative process. The goal is to cultivate the festival as a space for exchange, transformation, and the breaking down of conventional forms, boundaries, and both personal and collective obstacles.
Artists and organizations may apply in one of two categories:
Presentation of an Artistic Work: This includes a performance, a talk with the audience following the performance, and a shorter workshop for the audience conducted the day before the performance (1-2 days).
Research Lab: This consists of 1-2 guest artists interested in sharing their working methods with local artists and audiences, exploring a topic of their choice, and fostering potential collaboration and future work in Rijeka (2-3 days).