{"id":8617,"date":"2022-12-01T16:44:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T15:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/zurich-zirkusquartier\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:11:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:11:39","slug":"zirkusquartier-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Zirkusquartier Zurich"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cie. Ginger Moustache performing \u201cParole en l’air\u201d during their guest performance at the Zirkusquartier in Zurich at the ZirQus 2024 Festival; photo by Kira Kynd <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Space for contemporary circus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Zirkusquartier is Zurich\u2019s production, performance, training, and learning center for contemporary circus and the home of the Zirkus Chnopf<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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,<\/a><\/em> the Zirkusquartier continues to serve as the company’s creative home, where new productions are developed and rehearsed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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10 Years of Zirkusquartier<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We’re celebrating our anniversary\u2014with shows, DJs, and a festive circus night full of surprises!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 13\u201314, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zirkusquartier was established in 2016 as the winter home of the Zirkus Chnopf, and over the past 10 years it has evolved into a centre for contemporary circus with a wide range of offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s celebrate at the Nuit du Cirque! There will be two circus shows, drinks from the bar, and wraps from Zirkus Chnopf. On Saturday night, DJ sets ranging from baile to techno will make the G\u00fcterbahnhof shake, and circus surprises\u2014from burlesque to clownesque, from spectacular to sentimental\u2014will make the night shine.
Celebrate the past 10 years with us\u2014let\u2019s raise a glass and hit the dance floor together! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shows<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo: Annik Lynn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Circus moments: from large circus festivals to small tryouts, you can experience a variety of shows in the Zirkusquartier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Workshops<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Picture: PebbleandKite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our regular workshops with renowned Artists offer the perfect opportunity to get to know different circus disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Courses<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Picture: Laura Tikka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Learn a wide variety of acrobatic disciplines in our weekly courses or come along to our open training sessions!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\n Next Events\n <\/a> <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n \"Image\n <\/a>\n \n Fri 23. October \u2014 20:00<\/span>\n

\n ON THE MOON\n <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n

Shrouded in legend, the moon has so far belonged only to dreamers\u2014and to itself. But what if humans land on the moon again, if it is conquered and permanently inhabited\u2014will humans own the moon in the future? Two performers and… Mehr<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n \"Image\n <\/a>\n \n Sun 25. October \u2014 11:00<\/span>\n

\n Aerial Movement Research\n <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n

In this workshop, we will explore specific methods and tools for movement research in aerial acrobatics disciplines. The goal is to broaden and further develop our understanding of movement possibilities and our personal movement language. The workshop begins with a… Mehr<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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