Training
Training, exchange and rehearsals
The Zirkusquartier offers various regular training opportunities.
Open training takes place twice a week, where professionals and amateurs train together.
For professional circus artists, daily professional training sessions are held Monday through Friday. The facilities can be rented for rehearsals at affordable rates—tailored to your needs.
Professional training
As a circus artist, you’ll have regular opportunities to train and use the facilities at the Zirkusquartier. To do so, you’ll need to register once via email for professional training and will receive an orientation on the premises and the house rules. After that, you can train independently at the Zirkusquartier during the designated professional training times at an affordable rate.
Register by email for a one-time introduction before your first training session. (No introductions will take place during the holiday season from 20 to 31 July)
Training times
Regular professional training
| Monday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Training hall |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Training hall |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 15:00 | Mirror room |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 15:00 | Training hall |
| Friday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Mirror room |
Professional training also takes place during the school vacations and on official public holidays – if the training times change exceptionally, we will inform you here or in the professional chat. During our company vacations over Christmas and New Year there will be no professional training. Company vacations are from: 22.12.2025 – 04.01.2025.
Different training times: Summer 2026
Week 29
- July 13–15, 6:00–9:30 p.m. – Training Hall
- 16. – July 17, 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. – Training Hall
Weeks 30–31: Non-operational period
Professional training is possible if one person in charge checks in via chat each day to take responsibility: At the end of the day, all lights are turned off, music systems are turned off, everyone has left the building, and the doors are locked.
- July 20–24, 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. – Training Hall
- July 27–30, 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. – Training Hall
- July 31: No professional training (ZQ rental)
Week 32
- August 3–4: No professional training (room maintenance)
- August 5, 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – mirror room
- August 6–7, 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. – Training Hall
Week 33
- August 10–13, 4:30–8:00 p.m. – Training Hall
- August 14: No professional training
Weel 34 – 35
- Regular professional training
Week 36
- August 31 – September 4: No professional training (ZirQus Festival)
From week 37
- Regular professional training
Costs
| Individual training session | CHF 5.00 |
| 10-pack subscription (valid for 4 months) | CHF 40.00 |
Open training
Our open training takes place every Monday and Thursday: For amateurs and professionals aged 18 and over.
The focus is on exchanging ideas and enjoying training together. Whether you are a local artist or just passing through: come by!
| Monday | 18.30 – 22.00 |
| Thursday | 20.00 – 22.00 |
Without registration | Cost: CHF 5.00 | Payment in cash or TWINT
Open training is suspended during school vacations and official holidays.
Room rental
Rehearsing, trying out, performing
The Zirkusquartier aims to make its facilities available to as many circus professionals as possible.
There are four different indoor spaces as well as an outdoor area that can be used. The bar is operated by the Zirkusquartier during shows, festivals, and events.
All information about rooms and infrastructure can be found here.
For more detailed information, please contact us!
Prizes for professional circus artists
Training hall and event hall
| 1 hour | 15.00 CHF |
| Half day (up to 5h) | 60.00 CHF |
| 1 day (from 5h) | 110.00 CHF |
| 5 days + each additional day | 440.00 CHF + 80.00 CHF / day |
Mirror room and trampoline room
| 1 hour | 15.00 CHF |
| Half day (up to 5h) | 40.00 CHF |
| 1 day (from 5h) | 70.00 CHF |
| 5 days + each additional day | 280.00 CHF + 50.00 CHF / day |