Storytelling Naples: up to €75,000 for live shows in the suburbs

Notice deadline: Expiration: ore 10:00 of the 14 maggio 2026
The Municipality of Naples, with a financial endowment of 900 thousand euros, supports shows in the outskirts of the city of Naples.

The Public Notice “Storytelling. Expressions of polycentric Naples”, promoted by the Municipality of Naples with the Ministry of Culture, finances live entertainment projects (theater, danza, musica) and training workshops in the city suburbs (Municipality 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Intended for professionals in the sector, requires proposals with at least 5 free entry shows, inspired by literary/musical genres assigned by territory. The maximum contribution is €75,000 (80% of the cost, con 20% of co-financing).
The activities will take place from 20 September to 10 December 2026. Application deadline: 14 maggio 2026, ore 10:00.

Territory of intervention: the territory of intervention of the Public Notice “Storytelling” it consists of the suburbs of the city of Naples, in particular in the following Municipalities:
-Municipality 4: Poggioreale neighborhoods and industrial area
-Municipality 6: Bridges, Saint John, Barra Municipality 7: Secondigliano, Titre, San Pietro in Patierno
-Municipality 8: Escape, Swimming pool, Marianella, Chiaiano
-Municipality 9: I was shocked, Plain Municipality 10: Fuorigrotta, Bagnoli

Direct recipients: Professional legal entities in the live entertainment sector

Proposing subjects:
-professional legal objects in the live entertainment sector: society, associations, entities, consortia, cooperative, cultural institutes, foundations, ONLUS, ecc
-Holder of VAT number and/or DURC tax code valid upon expiry of the tender and until the payment of the contribution
-Proven experience in managing live entertainment events (documented by CV)

Partnership: subjects can apply together in ATS (Temporary Association of Purpose), Consortium or other form of association

Additional requirements: The ATS must be formalized with a notarial deed and registered with the Revenue Agency by 15 days from the publication of the final ranking, in any case before signing the Agreement

Type of interventions:
-Live entertainment reviews with at least 5 different shows in the theater sectors, danza, music or forms of contamination between genres
-Training and laboratory activities dedicated to the performing arts

Eligible expenses:
-Artists' compensation, laboratory personnel, other personnel involved
-Space rental, installations, communication, acquisition of services, specific materials
-Artistic and organizational direction (not reliable to third parties)
-ATS establishment/registration costs, SIAE, copyright
-Insurance, administrative and reporting costs
-Hospitality costs (food, accommodation and travel expenses)

Ineligible expenses:
-Supported by parties other than the beneficiary (or by members of the ATS)
-Relating to ordinary and ongoing activities of the beneficiary
-Purchase of durable capital goods or execution of works/renovations
-Direct/indirect taxes, administrative rights, many, sanctions, security deposits
-IVA (unless it constitutes a non-deductible cost to be borne by the beneficiary)

Resources available: € 889.019,45 , Total fund assigned to the Municipality of Naples, with a maximum contribution that can be requested per project of € 75.000,00.

Contribution required Minimum co-financing required from the beneficiary 20% total cost

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