© Tomás Laranjo / “GO or NO-GO”, de Cristiana Pinheiro Ferreira e Sabrina Danielle Baranda / Percursos pela Arquitetura, FAUP 2025
In 2026, FOCAR takes place between April and July, online and in Porto, and can be attended through two formats:
FOCAR Online
Online theoretical programme (36h)
Focused on conceptual, methodological and critical frameworks for choreographic creation in relation to architecture.
Can be attended independently or as the first phase of FOCAR Online + On-site.
No on-site sessions or public presentations.
FOCAR Online + On-site
Online + on-site practical programme
Combines the full online programme with an intensive on-site component focused on research, experimentation and public presentations in architectural spaces.
Audition periods
The application process is divided into independent audition phases. These phases are not cumulative – each applicant applies only once, in the phase that best suits them, and is not expected to participate in subsequent phases.
Phase 1 (closed)
Auditions: November 1 – 30
Results: by December 15
Phase 2 (closed)
Auditions: December 15 – January 15
Results: February 1
Phase 3 (currently open)
Auditions: February 1 – March 28
Results: applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, in order of arrival.
Tuition and discounts
FOCAR Online: €250
FOCAR Complete: €1,100 + €180 (registration fee, mandatory and non-refundable)
Payment in four instalments is available, with an additional total cost of €100 compared to the full payment.
Duration
April – July 2026
FOCAR Online: 36h
FOCAR On-site: 11 weeks
Dates
Online: April 16 – May 1
On-site: April 7–15 / May 4 – July 6
Schedule
Mon–Fri
3:30 pm–6:30 pm (online)
9:30 am–3:00 pm (on-site)
Schedules may be subject to minor adjustments due to public presentations or specific programme activities.
Location
Online and Porto