Financing a live performance project
In brief
A live performance organisation can finance the production, distribution or international development of an artistic project through grants from the Centre National de la Musique (CNM) and the Centre National du Cinéma (CNC), or tax credits dedicated to theatre and circus. This page lists the schemes currently validated for this need, with their funder and maximum amount when known.
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Grants linked to this need
Tax Credit for Theatrical Performances of Dramatic or Circus Works
Ministère de la Culture
Up to €750,000
Closes on 31 Dec 2027
Aid for the production and touring of live performance (CNM)
Centre national de la musique (CNM)
Up to €300,000
Aid for international development projects in contemporary music – one-off actions: beneficiaries, costs and arrangements
Centre national de la musique (CNM)
Up to €200,000
Aid for international development projects in classical music – ambitious projects
Centre national de la musique (CNM)
Up to €200,000
Aid for international development projects in contemporary music – ambitious projects: beneficiaries, costs and arrangements
Centre national de la musique (CNM)
Up to €80,000
Aid for international development projects in jazz – ambitious projects: beneficiaries, costs and arrangements
Centre national de la musique (CNM)
Up to €50,000
Support for Career Development of Professional Artists — Music and Live Performance
Région Réunion
Up to €40,000
Aid for live performance promoters (CNM)
Centre national de la musique (CNM)
Up to €20,000
Aid for international development projects in jazz – one-off actions: beneficiaries, costs and arrangements
Centre national de la musique (CNM)
Up to €10,000
Festival Support
Centre national de la musique (CNM), Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
Aid for venues’ programming activity (CNM)
Centre national de la musique (CNM)
Business Land Contribution (CFE) Exemption — Live Performance Companies
Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
Live Performance: Automatic Support
Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
Funders keep their French names; each grant page gives the official French title.
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