Pro Helvetia Creation and Production Program 2026

Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council, has opened applications for its Creation and Production Program 2026. This program is designed to strengthen professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production. It supports ambitious music projects that demonstrate diversity, artistic quality, and both national and international reach, while contributing to the long-term development of Switzerland’s music ecosystem.

🌟 About the Program

The Creation and Production Program by Pro Helvetia aims to:

• Support professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production.
• Encourage ambitious music projects that showcase diversity and artistic quality.
• Promote projects with national and international reach.
• Contribute to the long-term development of Switzerland’s music ecosystem.

💰 Benefits of the Program

The financial contribution is based on:

• Overall project size.
• Artist and professional fees.
• Creation and production costs.

The maximum grant amount is CHF 25,000 per project.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be nationally established music professionals or bands based in Switzerland.
• Be recognised nationwide through regular performances at renowned venues in Switzerland and abroad.
• Have previously received support from Pro Helvetia.
• Work with professional partners such as labels, management, or booking agencies.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 March, 2026.
• To apply, visit the Pro Helvetia Creation and Production Program application portal.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details about the program, visit the Pro Helvetia Creation and Production Program page.

• Financial contribution based on overall project size
• Artist and professional fees
• Creation and production costs
• Maximum grant amount is CHF 25,000 per project