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!

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Circ-Exchange Week

In contemporary circus the reflection of working structures is becoming an increasingly prevalent conversation. This year’s Circ-Exchange Week has it’s focus on fair practice in contemporary circus. The week offers a space to understand and learn practical tools to reflect… Mehr

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HIN IS HIN

Welcome to the cabaret Zum Ewigen Spiesser – a panopticon of shoals and longings. Here people live, love, laugh, lie and cheat. These are the words with which the washed-up emcee greets his audience, including a handful of regulars who… 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