Up to 10,000,000 KRW (~$7,200) performance fee plus accommodation, per diem, and production support.
This street performance festival open call invites international artists and companies to present work at the Goyang Street Arts Festival (GSAF) in South Korea. Taking place at Ilsan Lake Park, the festival brings together large-scale outdoor performances across multiple disciplines.
Now in its 15th edition, the festival hosts over 500 artists across 100+ performances and reaches an audience of approximately 400,000 visitors, offering a major platform for artists working in public space and street arts.
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Opportunity Snapshot
What:
Goyang Street Arts Festival 2026 (GSAF Global) Open Call
Who:
International artists and groups in street arts disciplines
Where:
Ilsan Lake Park, Goyang City, South Korea
Award / Support:
Performance fee up to 10,000,000 KRW (~$7,200)
Accommodation for up to 3 nights and per diem
Airport pick-up service
Technical support
PR (program book, website, SNS)
Visa support
Airfare not covered
Cargo costs not covered
Residency Duration:
Festival dates: 18–20 September 2026
Application Opens:
Not listed
Deadline:
20 April 2026, 23:59 KST
Official Link:
http://www.gylaf.kr/
About the Street Performance Festival Open Call
Goyang Street Arts Festival is an annual outdoor festival organized by the Goyang Cultural Foundation and Goyang City. The program focuses on accessible, large-scale street performances designed for broad public audiences.
The festival seeks inventive and emotionally engaging works across disciplines, with a focus on performance forms that can activate public space and engage diverse audiences.
What Is Offered
- Performance fee up to 10,000,000 KRW
- Accommodation for up to 3 nights
- Per diem support
- Airport pick-up service
- Technical support for performances
- Promotion through program book, website, and social media
- Visa support
- Airfare not covered
- Cargo costs not covered
Who Should Apply
Individuals or groups whose representatives are non-Korean nationals currently residing outside Korea
Eligible disciplines:
Circus
Theatre
Mime
Comedy
Puppetry
Street arts
Music theatre and performance incorporating music
Music-only genres are not accepted
Applicants submitting more than one show must complete a separate application for each
Timeline
Deadline: 20 April 2026, 23:59 KST
Festival Dates: 18–20 September 2026
Why This Opportunity Matters
This street performance festival open call offers international artists access to a large-scale public audience, with financial support and production resources within a major outdoor festival context.
Apply
Submit materials by email:
gsafkorea@gmail.com
Official website:
http://www.gylaf.kr/
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