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12. Berlin Circus Festival
5. until 16. august 2026
Tempelhof field, S and U station Tempelhof
Here you can find infos in easy language.
5. until 16. august 2026
Tempelhof field, S and U station Tempelhof
Here you can find infos in easy language.
What is the Berlin Circus Festival
The Berlin Circus Festival is a festival for Contemporary Circus.
Circus is art.
It takes place every year at Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin.
The festival is about diversity, creativity and lots of joy for everyone.
What is at the festival?
What can you experience?
Circus is art.
It takes place every year at Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin.
The festival is about diversity, creativity and lots of joy for everyone.
What is at the festival?
- The festival lasts 12 days.
- There are 3 tents and one outdoor stage.
- Artists from Germany and from all over the world perform there.
- Some are well known, others are new.
What can you experience?
- Circus shows
- An art exhibition
- Live music
- Talks
- Tasty food and drinks
Tickets for the circusshows
Information about tickets and the festival site
You can buy tickets online or write us an email.
The ticket shop is not in easy language.
You can reserve tickets by email: [email protected]
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There are different kinds of tickets.
The festival area opens 90 minutes before the first show.
Single ticket (for one show):
Combo ticket (for two shows):
You can get a reduced ticket if you are:
– Over 12 and still a child
– A person with a disability
– Without a job
– Retired
– A school pupil or student
Children under 3 years do not need a ticket.
All visitors can choose their seats freely.
Not allowed at the festival:
– Dogs
– Your own food and drinks
The online shop is not in easy language.
You can reserve tickets by email: [email protected]
You can buy tickets online or write us an email.
The ticket shop is not in easy language.
You can reserve tickets by email: [email protected]
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There are different kinds of tickets.
The festival area opens 90 minutes before the first show.
Single ticket (for one show):
- Regular price: €23.50
- Reduced: €18
- Children up to 12 years: €13
Combo ticket (for two shows):
- Regular price: €43
- Reduced: €32
You can get a reduced ticket if you are:
– Over 12 and still a child
– A person with a disability
– Without a job
– Retired
– A school pupil or student
Children under 3 years do not need a ticket.
All visitors can choose their seats freely.
Not allowed at the festival:
– Dogs
– Your own food and drinks
The online shop is not in easy language.
You can reserve tickets by email: [email protected]
ACCESSIBILITY
We want everyone to enjoy our festival.
That’s why we are making the festival step by step more accessible.
We work together with experts for accessibility.
Right now, the festival is only partly accessible.
Tickets:
People with disabilities get reduced tickets.
Carers or assistants get a free ticket.
Seating:
There are reserved spaces for people with special needs.
There are no fixed seats. We use benches.
Toilets:
There are accessible toilets.
Food & drinks:
You may bring your own food and drinks if you need them for medical reasons.
Our team is happy to help you.
Questions? Write to: [email protected]
That’s why we are making the festival step by step more accessible.
We work together with experts for accessibility.
Right now, the festival is only partly accessible.
Tickets:
People with disabilities get reduced tickets.
Carers or assistants get a free ticket.
Seating:
There are reserved spaces for people with special needs.
There are no fixed seats. We use benches.
Toilets:
There are accessible toilets.
Food & drinks:
You may bring your own food and drinks if you need them for medical reasons.
Our team is happy to help you.
Questions? Write to: [email protected]
HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL
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The festival opens 90 minutes before the first show.
It takes place at Tempelhofer Feld (entrance at S+U Tempelhof). Public transport Nearest stop: S-Bahn station Tempelhof (500 meters away). The way has sound signals at traffic lights and lowered curbs. The station has elevators. By car There are parking spots near the entrance. On foot or by bike You can lock your bike near the entrance. |
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I have more questions
Do you have questions around the festival?
Or do you want to tell us something?
Send us a message
Contact: Farina or Marit
E-Mail: [email protected]
Or do you want to tell us something?
Send us a message
Contact: Farina or Marit
E-Mail: [email protected]
Here you find all infos on the performances
Show: NAIADE
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6. - 8. August 2026 at 5.00 pm
"Naïade" is a circus show in water. Four artists are inside a big aquarium. They do partner acrobatics in the water. They also use freediving. This means they hold their breath underwater. Their bodies float, sink and glide. The movements are slow and soft. Sometimes they are also strong. The show is about water. It feels calm, poetic and powerful. The audience can pause, breathe and watch. |
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Show: N.ORMES
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6. - 8. August 2026 at 6.00 pm
"N.Ormes" is a circus show with two artists. They do partner acrobatics. They lift, throw and catch each other. Sometimes one person is strong. Then the other person is strong. Their roles change again and again. The show asks questions about gender. It asks what we expect from bodies. "N.Ormes" is tender and powerful. It can make the audience think. |
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Show: FOOD
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6. - 9. August 2026 at 8.30 pm
"FOOD" is a circus show about food. Four artists are on stage. They do acrobatics. They play with objects. They also throw and catch each other. The stage is very important. Walls, tables and fridges come alive. Many strange and funny things happen. The show is about wanting more and more. "FOOD" is funny. It is also a little strange. The show makes the audience laugh and think. |
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Show: CLAM
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9. - 11. August 2026 at 5.00pm
"CLAM" is a circus show with three artists. The artists stand in a circle. They work with a tall pole. They do partner acrobatics. They dance and move to music. The show comes from Catalan tradition. The artists trust each other. They help and support each other. "CLAM" is warm and gentle. It is also funny. |
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Show: LA BOULE
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11. and 12. August 2026 at 6.00 pm
"La Boule" is a circus show with two artists. The artists are Kim and Liam. They do acrobatics with their bodies. They do not use a Cyr wheel. They do not use a trapeze. They move very close together. Sometimes they look like one body. They roll, carry and support each other. One artist rests. The other artist moves them forward. The show is quiet and special. It shows how people can be connected. |
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SHOW: open stage
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11. August 2026 at 8.30 pm
The Open Stage is back! Eight strong performers show their best acts. They come from many countries. They bring their own style to circus. Some are soft and poetic, others are wild and funny – all are special. You will see aerial acts, funny scenes and new ideas. All artists show courage, joy and great skill. The show is full of energy and surprise. It will be a night to remember. |
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Show: RUNNERS
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11. - 13. August 2026 at 7.30 pm
"Runners" is a circus show with two jugglers and one musician. The jugglers stand on treadmills. The jugglers run. They throw and catch objects. The musician makes music. The show is fast and funny. It also looks very hard. "Runners" is about people who keep moving. But they do not really get anywhere. The audience can laugh, wonder and think. |
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SHOW: PIFIA
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14. and 15. August 2026 at 11.00 am
14. - 16. August 2026 at 4.30 pm "Pifia" is a funny circus show. A worker comes to a construction site. He wants to do everything right. But many things go wrong. The worker tries to fix everything. But the chaos gets bigger. This is very funny. There is slapstick, clowning and acrobatics. "Pifia" is a show for the whole family. The show feels light and playful. |
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show: ELEFANT
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14. - 16. August 2026 at 6.00 pm
"Elefant" is a circus show. There is no real elephant in the show. But the idea of an elephant is important. The elephant stands for wonder and magic. Three artists are on stage. They do acrobatics and music. They use trapeze and diabolo. The show is funny and poetic. Sometimes it is also quiet and thoughtful. |
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