Zirkusquartier

Zirkusquartier Zurich

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Space for contemporary circus

The Zirkusquartier is Zurich’s production, performance, training and learning center for contemporary circus and home to the Zirkus Chnopf.

The varied program of shows, workshops and courses invites you to experience and learn about circus in all its facets.
Zirkusquartier also offers numerous opportunities for professional circus artists.
Zirkusquartier is a meeting place for children, young people and adults, for professionals and amateurs, for visitors and artists – and not least for the local population. The Zirkusquartier offers space to learn, train, watch and meet.
The Zirkusquartier was founded in 2016 by the Chnopf Circuswhich rehearses its new creations here.

Shows

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Circus moments: from large circus festivals to small tryouts, you can experience a variety of shows in the Zirkusquartier.

Workshops

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Our regular workshops with renowned artists offer the perfect opportunity to get to know different circus disciplines.

Courses

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Learn a wide variety of acrobatic disciplines in our weekly courses or come along to our open training sessions!

Image for  Chinese Pole Beginner Sa 8. November — 10:00 hour

Chinese Pole Beginner

The Chinese pole is an impressive circus art discipline in which artists perform acrobatic figures and movements on a vertical, rubber-coated pole. In contrast to pole dancing, the Chinese pole is higher and its special coating enables a variety of… Mehr

Image for  Chinese Pole Advanced Sa 8. November — 14:00 hour

Chinese Pole Advanced

This workshop is aimed at anyone who has already had some experience on the Chinese pole and would like to improve their skills. Under the guidance of experienced artist Anna Kapp, this workshop will refine techniques such as climbing, holding… Mehr

Image for  Zur Rettung der Blasmusik Sa 15. November — 20:00 hour

Zur Rettung der Blasmusik

Threatened, slandered, denigrated and forgotten from all sides: Good old brass band music. Where does the playful horn still blare, where can you still hear the lovely tuba? Where do the good trombones still blare? Three performers with brass band… Mehr

Current vacancies

Zirkusquartier Zurich is looking for a new Head of Fundraising 30 – 35 % from February 01, 2026

The Zirkusquartier Zurich is offering a 50% cultural management internship starting January 15, 2026