BIBU 2026 – Sweden’s Performing Arts Biennial for Young Audiences
BIBU 2026 – Sweden’s Performing Arts Biennial for Children and Young People – will take place in Helsingborg from 27–30 May 2026. As Sweden’s most important meeting place for performing arts for young audiences, BIBU gathers artists, presenters, decision-makers, researchers and cultural policymakers from across Sweden and internationally.
The 2026 programme presents a carefully curated selection of Swedish and international productions across theatre, dance, circus, and interdisciplinary work. The performances reflect the artistic breadth, courage, and innovation that define the field today. Alongside the artistic programme, BIBU offers seminars, talks, and professional encounters that address urgent artistic and cultural policy questions, strengthening dialogue across borders and disciplines.
BIBU is not only a festival – it is a platform for exchange, reflection, and long-term collaboration. By bringing together national and international perspectives, the biennial contributes to the continued development of high-quality performing arts for children and young people.
We warmly invite colleagues from across the ASSITEJ network to join us in Helsingborg for inspiring performances, meaningful conversations, and new connections.
More information about the programme and registration
We look forward to welcoming you to BIBU 2026.
Young Swedstage 2026 – Swedish Showcase at BIBU
Young Swedstage 2026 takes place during BIBU in Helsingborg, 27–30 May 2026. As Sweden’s international showcase for performing arts for young audiences, Young Swedstage presents a curated selection of Swedish productions with strong artistic profiles and clear international potential.
The showcase focuses on recently created performances that are ready to meet audiences beyond Sweden. The selected productions combine high artistic quality with touring feasibility and are suitable for international contexts, whether through visual storytelling, accessible themes or flexible technical requirements.
An invited group of international presenters, festival directors and programmers attends the showcase. Through performances, professional discussions and informal meetings, Young Swedstage creates direct connections between Swedish companies and international partners. The ambition is clear: to open doors for touring, co-productions and long-term collaboration.
Young Swedstage is organised by ASSITEJ Sweden as part of BIBU, Sweden’s performing arts biennial for children and young people. Together, the showcase and the biennial form a dynamic meeting point for artistic excellence, exchange and future opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming international colleagues to Helsingborg in May 2026.
