TENTnetwerk

TENTnetwerk is a national network of presenting venues and organizations in the Netherlands that focus on contemporary performing arts. It brings together theatres, festivals, and other spaces that program theatre, dance, and multidisciplinary performance to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

Its primary aim is to strengthen the infrastructure of the field by coordinating joint programming initiatives, touring opportunities, and audience development. The network provides a platform for exchange on programming strategies, production and touring conditions, and the sharing of practical resources such as audience data, marketing materials, and technical standards. It also supports artists and programmers through professional development programs, residencies, and mentorship opportunities.

Governance typically rests with a coordinating committee elected from member organisations, with a rotating leadership. Membership is open to theatres, presenting houses, and related organisations that meet the network's aims. The network collaborates with public funders, national arts institutions, and cultural partners to align priorities and to advocate for the needs of the sector.

By enabling mutual learning and collective action, TENTnetwerk seeks to increase touring activity, diversify programming, and raise the profile of Dutch contemporary performing arts domestically and internationally. The network also documents sector trends and publishes insights to inform policy and practice.