Zirkus ON -
The Creative Alliance for Circus Arts
in and from Germany
Zirkus ON promotes artistic development,
visibility and professionalisation of the circus scene,
and thus strengthens and shapes circus art in and from Germany.
By means of knowledge transfer, mentoring, residencies, presentations, production support as well as early connection to professional structures, Zirkus ON brings together aspiring circus artists, organizers, educational institutions and performance venues nationwide
– to promote quality, joy in experimentation, audience acquisition, touring, aesthetic discourses and the recognition of contemporary circus.
The open call for the 8th edition 2026/2027 is to be found under "open call" from now on. Deadline: 29/01/2026
The creative programme will be implemented for the time being without funding in 2026. There will be support for professional circus groups through voluntary work, commitment and non-financial resources from the Zirkus ON creative alliance.
If you value and are satisfied with our work, we look forward to your support!
Contact: kontakt@zirkus-on.de