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, 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

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!

Next Events

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

Su 16. November — 15:00 hour

Circ-Exchange

At the Nuit du Cirque 2025, Zirkusquartier is hosting a panel discussion on the topic of cultural funding in the field of contemporary circus. This workshop is a collaboration with the production platform artFAQ. Invited guests from the foundations Pro… Mehr

Current vacancies

Leitung Fundraising 30 – 35 %