Reconstruction

Reconstruction of Rigas cirks by NRJA

07.02.2023.

The first stage of the Rīgas cirks reconstruction is done! The 134 years old building is open for contemporary circus shows, art residencies and other events. We welcome you to the renewed arena of Rigas cirks! During the renovation process, the walls and the fundamental of the historical circus building have been strengthened, the dome…

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Rīgas cirks is back in the historical building

12.12.2022.

We welcome you to the renewed arena of Rīgas cirks! During the renovation process, the walls and the foundations of the historical circus building have been strengthened, the dome and the arena itself is now renewed so that it supports the contemporary needs regarding the safety aspects as well as the artistic needs. The cultural…

Moving back into the circus building at the end at the end of 2022

19.09.2022.

Riga circus team could return to circus at the end of this year The first part of Rīgas cirks building reconstruction process is coming to an end, so we are happy to say, that the circus team could return to Merķeļa street at the end of this year, says the CEO Māra Pāvula. Māra pointed…

An interview with Māra Pāvula, the CEO of Rīgas cirks

08.04.2022.

Excerpts from the interview with Māra Pāvula, originaly published at sirkusinfo.fi Interview conducted by Essi Brunberg / Pragma Helsinki.   Mãra Pãvula is the CEO of Rīgas cirks, an appointment which began in January this year. Mãra works towards the development of contemporary circus in Latvia by producing events and regularly writing articles about circus…

The dome is being changed

02.02.2022.

Now, shortly before Rigas cirks 133th birthday, which is on 29th of December 2021, the dome dismantling stage is done and after necessary preparations the building will be ready for its new dome. At the moment the dome is completely dismantled, leaving only the historical steel construction made out of train tracks – this historical…