Zirkusquartier Zurich
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, teenagers 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 Zirkus Chnopfwhich rehearses its new creations here.
Shows
Circus moments: from large circus festivals to small tryouts, you can experience a variety of shows in the Zirkusquartier.
Workshops
Our regular workshops with renowned Artists offer the perfect opportunity to get to know different circus disciplines.
Courses
Learn a wide variety of acrobatic disciplines in our weekly courses or come along to our open training sessions!
Open Call: Artist in Focus
Festival ZirQus September 2-6, 2026
Artist in Focus is a platform for young circus artists during the ZirQus Festival. The selected artists will have a 1-2 week residency and show a work-in-progress as part of the festival program.
The Open Call for Artist in Focus for the ZirQus 2026 festival is open. Apply now until March 15!
We offer you:
- 1-2 weeks residency before the festival
- 2-3 entlohnte Shows von 15 bis 40 Minuten während dem Festival (Ergebnisse aus der Residenz)
Prerequisites:
- You would like to participate as a solo or duo (larger groups are unfortunately not possible)
- You have completed a training in circus, physical theater or similar within the last 2 years
- You have a connection to Switzerland through place of residence, work or origin
Application:
- A short description (max.1/2 A4) of what you want to work on and what motivates you to participate in Artist in Focus this year
- A short statement about your connection to Switzerland
- A link to a video that reflects you and your artistic work (this can be a rehearsal, training or performance video).
- Your availability for the residency and during the festival
Application by e-mail by March 15 to: coleitung@zirkusquartier.ch
