BIENNIAL AID FOR THE PROMOTION OF THEATER BUSINESS STRUCTURES 26 -27
Summary
This grant is aimed at smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: COMUNIDAD DE MADRID. Budget: 4,0 M€. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
Official description of the call
BDNS First. Beneficiaries and requirements Companies whose corporate purpose is the production of theater or dance shows and that certify the production of at least 4 shows in the last six years may be beneficiaries of this aid. To obtain beneficiary status, aid applicants must prove, among others, compliance with the following requirements: a) Have the status of SME, employing less than 250 people and having an annual turnover that does not exceed 50 million or an annual balance sheet that does not exceed 43 million euros, in accordance with the provisions of article 2.1 of Annex I of Regulation (EU) 651/2014. b) The tax domicile and work centers that charge personnel expenses will be located in Spanish territory, and will have at least one headquarters in the Community of Madrid. In the case of foreign companies, they must have at least one domiciled subsidiary under the same terms indicated above. Second. Purpose and lines of help The line of aid will be the following: Aid to business structures in the theatrical field. This line of aid will be incompatible with the line of aid for choreographic business structures. Likewise, it will be incompatible with the annual subsidies that, where appropriate, are called by the General Directorate of Culture and Creative Industries for theatrical and choreographic activities. Third. Regulatory Bases The regulatory bases of the aid have been approved by Order 1045/2021 of September 9 (BOCM of September 23), and by Order 1146/2021 of September 27 (BOCM of October 8) an error in it was corrected. https://www.bocm.es/boletin/CM_Orden_BOCM/2021/09/23/BOCM-20210923-19.PDF http://www.bocm.es/boletin/CM_Orden_BOCM/2021/10/08/BOCM-20211008-21.PDF Fourth. Amount This call is biennial in nature and amounts to a maximum amount of €6,000,000, which will be charged to budget position G/334A/47399, of the General Directorate of Culture and Creative Industries of the Expenditure Budgets of the Community of Madrid, €3,000,000 corresponding to 2026 and €3,000,000 to 2027. Corresponding to the line of aid for business structures in the theatrical field, €2,000,000 in 2026 and €2,000,000 in 2027. Fifth. Deadline for submitting applications Fifteen business days counting from the day following the publication in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid of the extract of the Order calling for applications. Sixth Eligible Period The eligible period will be from November 1, 2025 to October 30, 2027. Seventh. Maximum period for justification and accreditation. All documentation related to the justification will be presented in the Electronic Registry of the Community of Madrid, or in the other electronic records provided for in article 16.4 a) of Law 39/2015, until October 31, 2027. The objective of consolidation as a theatrical company must be accredited, for which it will have to justify, at least, the production, premiere and tour with a minimum of 9 performances. In Madrid, a.- The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sports. - Signed. Mariano by Paco Serrano
Issuing agency
COMMUNITY OF MADRID — COUNCIL OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND SPORTS
Scope
COMUNIDAD DE MADRID
Category
Recipients
SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | April 17, 2026 |
| Application start date | April 29, 2026 |
| Application end date | May 21, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Regional |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Culture |
| Economic sector | 91 - Activities of libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities; 90 - Artistic creation and performing arts activities |
| Last database update | August 9, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 4,0 M€ |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Documents
Governing rules
ORDER 1045/2021 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND SPORTS WHICH ESTABLISHES THE REGULATORY BASIS OF BIENNIAL AID FOR THE PROMOTION OF BUSINESS STRUCTURES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, THEATER HALLS, MUSIC ROOMS AND FLAMENCO TABLAOS.
Legal basis for the grant (State aid scheme)
- ART. 53 SUPPORT FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION
Applicable EU regulation
REG (EU) 651/2014, OF JUNE 17, exemption from notification