The open call for rodeo 2026 closed in December and was met with an overwhelming response: we received more than 85 applications, in addition to the many productions we experienced live. This once again highlights the vitality, diversity, and strength of Munich’s independent arts scene.

The selection process has now been completed, and preparations for the 2026 festival are well underway.

On July 7, 2026, we will present the rodeo 2026 program at a public press conference at 11 a.m. at HochX. Everyone interested is warmly invited to attend.

We’re thrilled by the amazing response from the Munich audience! The artists have shown how diverse and exciting the independent performing arts in Munich are – they have pushed boundaries and created new spaces for encounters. Together we are proving that the independent performing arts community is important to this city.

We are grateful that you were there to watch, discuss, dream and celebrate diversity with us!

See you in 2026…

The exhibition The Atlas Project by Sahra Huby at Playground has been extended due to popular demand. You can still come by on 19 and 20 October from 14:00 to 18:00 and on 21 October from 17:00 to 20:00 and become part of the living archive.