
International
Festival for Emerging Performing Artists
Since 2004, the ACT Festival has been promoting international emerging artists who, with their innovative proposals, are defining the scene of the future.
Four days to experience the living arts, attending shows, courses, workshops or reflection sessions in Bilbao and Barakaldo in the different stages of the festival.
ACT Festival celebrates its 20th edition in 2023! We are preparing a very special edition of ACT, with an exceptional format that generates a space of encounter and an account of the road travelled. In addition, as part of the celebration of the 20th edition of ACT, all tickets will be free of charge. You will only have to book your ticket on the website or at the box office of each space, check the program here, we are waiting for you!
International
Festival for Emerging Performing Artists
Since 2004, the ACT Festival has been promoting international emerging artists who, with their innovative proposals, are defining the scene of the future.
Four days to experience the living arts, attending shows, courses, workshops or reflection sessions in Bilbao and Barakaldo in the different stages of the festival.
ACT Festival celebrates its 20th edition in 2023! We are preparing a very special edition of ACT, with an exceptional format that generates a space of encounter and an account of the road travelled. In addition, as part of the celebration of the 20th edition of ACT, all tickets will be free of charge. You will only have to book your ticket on the website or at the box office of each space, check the program here, we are waiting for you!
ACT
Programme
ACT is a contest for creators, a meeting place between artists and the public, and a renowned performing arts fair that brings together programmers from all over the world.
You can now consult here the special program of the XX edition of ACT, which will be held between May 31 and June 3, 2023. In addition, as part of the celebration of the XX. edition of ACT, all tickets will be free. You will only have to book your ticket on the website or box office of each space, click the button to access the program, we are waiting for you!



ACT
Programme
ACT is a contest for creators, a meeting place between artists and the public, and a renowned performing arts fair that brings together programmers from all over the world.
You can now consult here the special program of the XX edition of ACT, which will be held between May 31 and June 3, 2023. In addition, as part of the celebration of the XX. edition of ACT, all tickets will be free. You will only have to book your ticket on the website or box office of each space, click the button to access the program, we are waiting for you!
ACT Open Call
This 2023 ACT Festival will be 20 years old! For this reason, the edition will be special, with an unusual format and we will not open the usual call for entries.
In 2024, however, ACT will be built again through the open call, which is already open for participation. ACT FESTIVAL 2024 will be held in June, and you can participate in the call until December 15, 2023.
Click on the button for more info.
ACT Open Call
This 2023 ACT Festival will be 20 years old! For this reason, the edition will be special, with an unusual format and we will not open the usual call for entries.
In 2024, however, ACT will be built again through the open call, which is already open for participation. ACT FESTIVAL 2024 will be held in June, and you can participate in the call until December 15, 2023.
Click on the button for more info.
