Through its second edition, Perform Europe supported 42 projects that experimented with new approaches to cross-border touring. Their experiences – from ambitions and challenges to practical solutions – are now brought together in a new publication ‘Reimagine International Touring’, divided into volumes that address different stakeholders.

Volume 1 – The Perform Europe Guidebook

The Guidebook explores the ambitions that shaped the Perform Europe projects, the challenges they encountered, and the strategies and tools they developed along the way. By connecting these experiences to wider organisational and policy contexts, it highlights how everyday touring practices relate to broader changes in the sector. It invites readers to reflect on their own role in shaping touring models that are slower where needed, fairer where access is limited, and stronger in defending the values that underpin cultural exchange in Europe.

For whom? Artists, presenters, intermediaries, and policymakers

Volume 2 – Levers for Future Policy Development

The second volume addresses policymakers to explore recent developments, emerging risks, and potential leverage points to better support transformative touring practices in the performing arts. 

For whom? Policymakers, intermediaries, networks, and advocacy organisations

Perform Europe Toolbox

Alongside these publications, the Perform Europe Toolbox offers practical resources, methods and templates for those interested in rethinking touring in their own context.

EDN is a proud partner in the Perform Europe consortium, together with IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts, the European Festivals Association (EFA), Circostrada, EDN – European Dancehouse Network, Pearle* - Live Performance Europe and IDEA Consult. This second edition of Perform Europe is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.