{"id":8617,"date":"2022-12-01T16:44:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T15:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zirkusquartier.ch\/zurich-zirkusquartier\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:08:12","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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\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\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 Mon 10. August \u2014 10:00<\/span>\n

\n Circus holiday week\n <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n

In our circus holiday week you can get to know different circus disciplines: from acrobatics and juggling to exciting aerial artistry! You can choose for yourself what you are confident in and want to try out. We are there to… Mehr<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n \"Image\n <\/a>\n \n Wed 12. August \u2014 18:00<\/span>\n

\n BARZAKH\n <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n

Das Work-in-Progress kann leider nicht stattfinden. HorizonVertical (CH) HorizonVertical is a contemporary dance-theatre company based in Thurgau, Switzerland, founded by French choreographer and interdisciplinary artist L\u00e9a Thomen. The company\u2019s work explores the intersection of contemporary art forms such as aerial… Mehr<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n \"Image\n <\/a>\n \n Sat 15. August \u2014 20:00<\/span>\n

\n La Grinta\n <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n

A choral, radically contemporary fresco about courage in disguise. We live in a society driven by the compulsion to perform and the cult of instant success. But what remains of us when the applause falls silent? La Grinta delves deeply… Mehr<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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