Program

11 November 2026NORDIC MINGLE at CINARS!

Join us for a relaxed networking event bringing together international presenters, artists, programmers, producers, and Nordic delegates.

Nordics Combined and the Nordic embassies in Canada, invites you to the Nordic networking reception at CINARS. This event is a celebration of Nordic creativity and collaboration, offering an opportunity to connect with performers, artists, and cultural professionals from across the Nordic region.Taking place at Bar Pamplemousse, the event will feature snacks and drinks, and is open to all attendees of the CINARS Biennale, who are interested in meeting the Nordic companies.

Capacity
The event can accommodate the first 150 guests, so arrive early to secure your spot!We look forward to an evening of artistic exchange, networking, and fun in the spirit of Nordic hospitality. Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with some of the brightest talents from the Nordic region!


Please register here.

20:00-22:00

Bar Pamplemousse

Adress: 1579 ST LAURENT BLVD MONTREAL, QC H2X 2S9

12 November 2026NORDIC SQUARE

BOOTH 124 - 127

Meet representatives from the International performing arts sector and connect with colleagues from across the world. Nordic Square will be a booth area dedicated to exploring the performing arts fields from the Nordic region: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, (incl. Sapmi, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland).

Read more about all Nordic delegates here. (insert link)

9:00 - 12:00

Thursday - Saturday (daily)

10 November 2026NORDIC PULSE 2026 - Pitch Session

CINARS – Hotel Bonaventure

When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Salon Bonaventure (lobby level)
900 Rue De La Gauchetière O,
Montréal, QC

15:00

Doors open

15:15

Registration / Coffee / Tea / Canapés

Guests will enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, water, and canapés throughout the event. Following the presentations, a shuttle service will be provided from Hotel Bonaventure to the official CINARS opening performance shortly after the pitch session.

15.30

Opening Remarks

15:35

Delegation pitches, group 1

  • UPPERCUT DANSETEATER (Danmark) – Danseteater
  • Teater Leikhus (Norge) – Performance, sound experience, immersive
  • Sort/Hvid (Danmark) – opera
  • The Vessel (Sverige) – Contemporary circus
  • winter guests (Norge) – teater/dans
  • Arctic Ensemble (Finland) – Contemporary circus
  • Rósa Ómarsdóttir (Island) – Interdisciplinary dance performance
  • 71Bodies (Norge) – danswinter guests (Norge) – teater/dans
  • Tero Saarinen Company (Finland) – Dance, Multidisciplinary

16:20-16:25

Short transition

16:25 - 17:10

Delegation pitches, Group two

Group 2

  • Sudesh Adhana (Norway) – Dance/Theatre
  • Teaterforeningen OperaNord (Denmark) – Contemporary Opera
  • Lisen Ellard (Sweden) – Participatory Performance, Immersive Dance/Theatre
  • Ingrid Berger Myhre (Norway) – Dance
  • Svalbard Company (Sweden) – Circus & Immersive Performance Installation
  • Andrea Spreafico (Norway) – Music Theatre
  • Wauhaus (Finland) – Contemporary Dance
  • CGFC (Iceland) – Documentary Theatre
  • Mikael Fock Productions (Denmark) – 3D Live Theatre in a Groundbreaking AI-Driven Format
17:10

Closing remarks

17:15

End (shuttle will depart shortly after the session)

A shuttle service will be provided from Hotel Bonaventure to the official CINARS opening performance shortly after the pitch session.