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El Canal launches the 2027 Resident Companies Programme call
Through this call, El Canal will select up to six projects, which will be able to undertake a residency in the centre’s different spaces throughout 2027 and will receive an artistic co-production grant of €14,900 plus VAT, as well as technical support during the creation process. Applications are open from 2 to 16 June.
El Canal hosts Festival Z 2026 with residencies, open rehearsals and a professional session connecting young creation with the sector
From 8 to 11 July, Festival Z returns to Girona and Salt under the motto Slowly, slowly, good theatre. El Canal will be one of the central venues of this year’s edition, hosting the professional session Imminent Performing Futures! and three projects developed through creative residencies: De l’embolic al rastre, by Dolça Alcanyís and Laia Picas; RAMAT, by Oasi Teatre; and Punt i Ratlla, by Punt i Ratlla Teatre.
El Canal opens the call for the 2027 Espais de Creació Programme
The fourth edition of the programme will offer artistic and technical residencies to up to 15 companies and projects working in live arts, circus, dance and contemporary performing languages. Applications will be open from 16 to 30 May.
El Canal promotes Crea en Xarxa, a new programme supporting performing arts creation across the territory
The Department of Culture and four public creation centres in Catalonia are launching a collaborative model to support artistic processes, strengthen the circulation of projects and reinforce the professional performing arts ecosystem.
CHER and Jovent, two works linked to El Canal, honoured at the 2026 Critics’ Awards
Two works linked to El Canal have been recognised at the 28th Critics’ Awards for the Performing Arts. CHER, by Juan Carlos Lérida, received the Solo award in dance, while Jovent, by Mambo Project, received the Novaveu award.
Open-call results announced for the Resident Companies Program and the 2026 Creation Spaces Program.
54 projects submitted to the Resident Companies Program (6 selected) and 37 to Creation Spaces 2026 (30 authorized). More time, spaces, and support to help contemporary creation grow from Salt.
“Primera Residència”: El Canal opens its doors to 643 students from Salt.
This term, 643 students from Salt discover El Canal’s hidden spaces and create object theatre with Sonia Gardés and Irina, a puppet designed for the activity. A free initiative to experience theatre from the inside and learn about stage professions.
El Canal expands its partnership network with four new creation centres
In 2025, El Canal has signed four new agreements with creation centres both at home and abroad: La Grainerie (Balma, France), Convent de les Arts d’Alcover, C.IN.E. in Sineu (Mallorca), and Roca Umbert – Fàbrica de les Arts (Granollers).
El Canal companies at the strategic performing arts markets in Catalonia
This September, El Canal’s co-productions and residencies were present at FiraTàrrega —with Ponten Pie, Nyamnyam, Mambo Project, Llum de Fideu, NonsinTri and Fèmut— and will also be at Fira Mediterrània de Manresa this October, with Fèmut, the Capella Polifònica de Girona, Cia. Marc Fernández, La Baldufa, Juan Carlos Lérida and Magalí Sare.
Circus gains space and participation in Salt with the La Guixera project
La Guixera Espai de Circ, a joint initiative of the Girona Circus Professionals Collective, the Federation of Socio-Cultural Entities of Salt, and El Canal, has experienced a 2024-2025 season of consolidation, expansion, and stronger ties with the community.
