Tivoli
Space
Open Call
The Opportunity
Staycity Group is opening the doors to something special.
We’re inviting not-for-profit groups, collectives, arts organisations and community-focused groups to apply for a unique opportunity: to bring a new cultural space to life at our Tivoli aparthotel in Dublin 8.
The Tivoli Space Open Call offers a 353 m², heavily subsidised white box space, ready to be transformed into a vibrant cultural hub.
Find our Open Call Application Guidelines here.
Our Aim is Simple
To create an accessible, affordable, and flexible space that supports year-round creative activity and connects meaningfully with local communities in Dublin 8.
With a shortage of cultural infrastructure across the city, this is a chance to build something that truly adds value - for artists, audiences, and the neighbourhood alike.
What We Provide
The selected occupant(s) will benefit from a heavily subsidised rent agreement, along with access to the space seven days a week (approximately 8am–10pm). The opportunity is offered on a three-year licence, with a review after 18 months.
We’re looking for ideas that bring energy, creativity and community into the space, from exhibitions and performances to workshops, events and experimental work. Multidisciplinary and cross-sector programming is encouraged, with a strong emphasis on creating a dynamic mix of uses.
Eligibility & Applications
To be eligible, applicants must be a not-for-profit or charitable organisation, group or collective operating in Ireland, offering inclusive, publicly accessible programming and a balanced mix of creative, cultural and community-focused activity. Applicants should also demonstrate sustainable funding and organisational viability, with partnerships and joint applications welcome where criteria are met.
If you have a vision for a space that brings people together through culture, creativity and community, we’d love to hear from you.
For reference only, a PDF of the questions contained in the form can be viewed here.
Find the Application Form here. All applications must be submitted through the online form.
A Snapshot of the Space
Take a Peek
What Happens Next
FAQs
The Tivoli Space Open Call is an opportunity offered by Staycity Group for not‑for‑profit groups, collectives, arts organisations, and community‑focused organisations to propose creative, cultural and community uses for a 353 m² heavily subsidised white‑box internal space located at Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Tivoli.
The space is situated on the historic site of the Tivoli Theatre on Francis Street, Dublin 8, within the our Tivoli aparthotel footprint. It includes an internal unit and a potential shared external courtyard.
The aim is to create a flexible, accessible, affordable cultural hub that serves multiple audiences, supports year‑round creative activity, and engages local communities in Dublin 8, responding to the significant shortage of affordable cultural infrastructure in the city.
Please note the photo images show the internal space before the white-box works were completed. The floor plan and 3d image reflect the white-box status. Please note, no furniture is included with the space.
Proposals may include (but are not limited to):
- Exhibitions, installations, visual arts, crafts
- Theatre, music, dance, performance
- Workshops, classes, talks, seminars
- Markets, public gatherings, community celebrations
- Rehearsals, experimental creative work
- Multidisciplinary or cross‑sector programming
A combination of different uses is encouraged.