Go back 2026 at the Riga Circus
The 2026 performance programme will be expanded further!
February 25 and 26, 7:00 PM
Runners. Hippana Maleta
In the performance Runners, three artists meet on stage: two jugglers and one musician. The jugglers enter a loop of movement governed by the rhythm of running, repetition, and the laws of physics, while the musician accompanies and provokes their motion through sound, play, and experimentation.
March 21, 11:00 AM
Children’s Morning. Run Away with the Circus. Riga’s Smallest Circus
Six young artists meet in the circus arena to explore, by looking back at circus history and sharing their personal experiences, why running away with the circus is still so tempting today. Circus is not just tricks and laughter — it is a place to learn how to be together, trust one another, and believe in yourself. Even more so, it is a place where everyone can become part of a larger story, even if they feel different. Run Away with the Circus takes audiences into the colourful world of the circus while also revealing its unseen side, where courage and persistence are present at every step.
April 16, 7:00 PM
How a Spiral Works. Art for Rainy Days
A dancer, an aerial acrobat, a dramaturg, and a rope come together in a shared exploration of rotation, bringing together the disciplines of dance, aerial acrobatics, and hair hanging. Everyone here is connected, influencing one another. Two must become one. Spirāle (How a Spiral Works) is an invitation to slow down. The meditative nature of the performance challenges the constant rush of everyday life.
May 8 and 9, 7:00 PM
Common Ground
Common Ground is an inspiring circus performance that centres on attention, listening, and a sense of togetherness. The show pushes boundaries on every level — conceptually, by questioning lives confined to rigid frameworks, and technically, through a wide range of circus disciplines. Partner acrobatics, aerial trapeze, and Chinese pole are combined with a strong theatrical presence. By actively involving the audience in the creation of the performance, the artists also search for a shared starting point with them.
June 5, 6:00 PM; June 6 and 7, 11:00 AM
Riga Circus School Student Performance
The annual closing performance of the Riga Circus School, where all students showcase what they have learned.
This end-of-season performance will be a celebration of courage, creativity, and persistent work. Audiences will embark on a kaleidoscopic journey through the world of young artists, sparkling with joy for everything that has been learned and trained throughout the year.
Artists:
Riga Circus School students and teachers
September 9 and 10, 7:00 PM
Play Dead. People Watching
Set in a space filled with everyday objects and accidental memories, Play Dead by the company People Watching explores the strange and comically fragile aspects of human behaviour. Through movement, body dynamics, and unusual visual solutions, the performance unfolds into a surreal story about the familiar. With warm irony and a keen eye, it observes the people around us and sees them anew.
Play Dead resists routine. It searches for wonder in the ordinary, allows the everyday to shine, and celebrates life by fully sharing and experiencing it together. It lives through every moment and dances quite literally through every second of the party’s final song.
