Rigas cirks is a multifunctional arts centre rich in traditions and it fosters development and accessibility of the professional contemporary circus field. Our main mission is to promote contemporary artistic practices mainly focusing on circus development in Latvia and in the Baltic region. We are eager to foster exchange, discussion, experimentation, and collaborative work. If you are a professional looking for ways of collaboration, please see the fields below.
GRAND OPENING: THE RĪGAS CIRKS ARENA
International professionals are invited to REGISTER for the Grand Opening of the Rīgas cirks arena that will happen from March 20-23, 2024.
More information about the opening HERE.
TRAINING SPACE
Rigas cirks launches a daily training space for professionals (for individual training only).
Location: Zeļļu street 25, Riga.
SPACE SPECIFICATIONS:
Sports Hall 162,7 m 2 (width 7,4m, length 21,16m, height 5,1m, height under the beam 4,64m)
9 rigging points; 3 for vertical dance, no floor or wall points.
Showers and changing rooms with lockers
Kitchen, for making coffee, tea or eating home-made lunch
More information: HERE. Application: HERE.
If none of these answer your interest in collaboration, please contact us directly at cirks@cirks.lv!
Rīgas cirks Residency Program welcomes applications from contemporary circus artists and artist groups (up to 4 persons and any of circus disciplines) from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Rīgas cirks is located in Riga, Latvia. It is one of the oldest purpose-built circus buildings in Europe. Built in 1888, it reopened its doors on November 30,…
SAVE THE DATE – March 20–23, as well as April 1, Rīgas cirks is going to celebrate the Grand Opening of the renovated circus arena. The celebration program will include not only performances available to the general public, but also various events for professionals of the circus and other industries. The purpose of the opening…
Save the date: October 28 – November 17, 2024 – Beta Circus international project at Rīgas Cirks art residency. Public performative output: November 15-16 (work-in-progress by four participating artists), part of Nuit du Cirque 2024. Participatory circus experience by Krista Burāne (LV) & Mārtiņš Eihe (LV), Ana Jordão (PT) & Vincent Kollar (DE), with local…
From August 23 to September 2, 2024, Rīgas Cirks is hosting the circusnext laboratory, bringing together artists from various countries. On August 31, starting at 6 PM, the participants will present their projects to the public. All are welcome to attend, engage with the artists, and join in the discussions. When: August 31, 6PM Where:…
Purpose of the workshop: Pleasure to do the work, Quality in repetition, Having fun; The idea is to share the same pleasure “Defracto” artists are having during the creation process. Absurd challenges, search of limits and engagement. Letting the flow into the work that leads us to repeat infinitely the same moves until we entirely…
