MASA 2026 – MASA Festival

The 14th edition of the Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain d'Abidjan (MASA) will be held from April 11 to 18, 2026, in Abidjan. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MASA FESTIVAL - Present a show less than 3 years old, never presented at MASA. - The show must be suitable for indoor or public performance. NB: The MASA Festival is open exclusively to non-African companies and artists. Maximum number of artists per discipline (including management): - Humor, slam, storytelling: 3 people - Dance, music, circus, puppetry, theater: 8 people The application must include : 1- A short presentation of the creation (10 lines max) 2- Three high-resolution photos of the stage 3- A biography of the artist or company (including outstanding creations) 4- A video teaser of the show (5 to 7 minutes) 5- A complete recording of the show 6- A technical sheet specifying - Stage dimensions; - Lighting system; - Number of artists on stage; - Set-up/dismantling time; - Weight and volume of sets/accessories; - Cost of show. 7- A cast sheet including - E-mail address and telephone number of contact person; - Departure city (unique for the whole company); - List of names and functions; - Name of stage manager, manager or administrative contact. Application procedure: Applications must be submitted online via the official MASA website: www.masa.ci. Deadline: August 20, 2025. Publication of results: The list of groups shortlisted for the official selection will be published by December 16, 2025 at the latest. For further information: MASA Marché: candidatures@masa-ci.org. MASA Festival: candidatures.festival@masa-ci.org NB 1. Members of the same group must travel to Abidjan and back from the same city, which must be specified on the application form. 2. Sets and props must be light and unobtrusive, and transportable on scheduled flights. 3. Any application sent outside this procedure will be considered inadmissible. 4. MASA reserves the right to propose other technical arrangements. 5. All documents submitted remain the property of MASA and will not be used for commercial purposes.