Theatre scholarship

If you have achieved initial artistic success in the theatre on the basis of proven professional work, you can apply for a scholarship.

Course description

Every year, the City of Munich awards work and further training grants in the field of theatre amounting to a maximum of 8,000 euros. This funding is intended to support further artistic training or the development of a new artistic concept.

The project-related grants are intended to support both younger and established theatre professionals. There is no age limit. The proposals submitted will be assessed by the independent theatre makers' jury.

Information on how to apply
Information on how to apply, the required documents, the procedure, the composition of the jury and answers to frequently asked questions can be found under " Links & Downloads".

The next call for proposals will be published in 2026.

In principle, applications can be submitted in the previous year until 1 June.

Legal basis

The applications submitted will be reviewed by the independent theatre and dance jury. The award recommendations are based on the principles and guidelines for the funding of contemporary performing arts 2026 to 2027. The City Council is expected to decide on the awarding of grants in the dance and theatre sector in autumn 2025 based on the jury's recommendation.

Landeshauptstadt München

Kulturreferat
Abteilung 1
Bildende Kunst, Darstellende
Kunst, Film, Literatur, Musik,
Stadtgeschichte, Wissenschaft

Phone number

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Kulturreferat
Abteilung 1
Bildende Kunst, Darstellende
Kunst, Film, Literatur, Musik,
Stadtgeschichte, Wissenschaft

Burgstraße 4
80331 München

Fax: +49 89 233-21269

Address

Burgstraße 4
80331 München

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