Zirkusquartier

Zirkusquartier Zurich

A female performer is spun through the air by a male performer lying on the ground. This is the duo Ginger Moustache, who performed at the Zirkusquartier in Zurich in 2024.
Cie. Ginger Moustache performing “Parole en l’air” during their guest performance at the Zirkusquartier in Zurich at the ZirQus 2024 Festival; photo by Kira Kynd

Space for contemporary circus

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

With its diverse program of shows, workshops, and courses, Zirkusquartier invites visitors of all ages to explore the many facets of circus and get involved themselves. It also offers a wide range of opportunities and resources for professional circus artists.

The Zirkusquartier is a vibrant meeting place for children, teenagers, and adults; for professionals and hobbyists; for visitors and circus artists; and, above all, for the local community. It offers a welcoming space to learn, train, perform, and connect.
Founded in 2016 by Zirkus Chnopf, the Zirkusquartier continues to serve as the company’s creative home, where new productions are developed and rehearsed.

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!

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