Circus, Clownery, Artistry
cirqu' | Festival of Contemporary Circus Arts
Alte Reithalle, Aarau
cirqu’—the international festival for contemporary circus arts—showcases the diversity of contemporary circus through experimental, family-friendly, and spectacular performances over 10 days in Aarau.
For ten days, cirqu' is everywhere in Aarau—sometimes in one of the theater spaces, in museums, under the circus dome, or out in the open air; sometimes in small groups, often right in the midst of everyone. But always enchanting, exhilarating, and invigorating.
From playful and cheerful to profound and thought-provoking, from entertaining to demanding patience, sometimes dizzying, sometimes humorous, sometimes provocative. Ten-minute productions find their place just as much as performances that stretch over hours or even days. In addition to well-traveled stage or tent productions that have shaped contemporary circus art around the world, cirqu’ also presents small, experimental formats and pieces for the whole family. The festival offers a wide variety of aesthetics and content.
As always, the heart of the festival is at the Alte Reithalle. This is where the main venue and the festival center with box office are located; with the Bar im Stall and food from the cirqu’ kitchen, it’s also the place to linger and socialize.
The program will be released in April 2027—advance ticket sales will begin at the same time.
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Date
Throughout the 10 days of the festival, a wide variety of performances will take place at different venues and at different times. Details will be available on the website cirquaarau.ch starting in spring 2027.
Price
TICKETS
The festival offers three ticket categories (regular, discounted, and tickets for cultural professionals). Children 6 and under attend the festival for free.
Advance tickets can be purchased online at the cirqu' website or directly at the Aarau Tourist Office. Once the festival begins, all tickets can also be purchased at the festival box office.
FESTIVAL PASSES
In addition, festival passes are available for the entire ten days or for the first or second week.
All prices will be available on the cirqu' website starting in spring 2027.
Ticketing
Advance ticket sales will begin in spring 2027.
All tickets and festival passes can be purchased online directly through the cirqu' website (cirquaarau.ch) or in person at the Aarau Tourist Office.
Starting on the first day of the festival, tickets and festival passes can also be purchased directly at the festival center near the Alte Reithalle at the Bar im Stall.
Address
Alte Reithalle
Apfelhausenweg 20
5000 Aarau
Contact
cirqu'Aarau
5000 Aarau
info@cirquaarau.ch
079 374 24 74
Link
Category
- Artistry
- Circus
- Clownery
Target groups
- Also recommended for children
Access conditions
- Voluntary contribution / collection
- Reduction for students with ID
- Reduction for seniors with ID AVS
- Reduced-fare with disability card
- Kulturlegi: Reduction
- Children (below 6 years) free
- Reduction for pupils with ID
- Reduction for young people up to 16 years
- Reduction for learners
- Reduction for learners and students up to the age of 25
- Reduction for groups
Webcode
www.myfarm.ch/v9MNch