circus

“He who falls” by Yoann Bourgeois

17.05.2023.

Dance, theatre, installation, street performance and more all mixed together for a breath-taking show of balance and survival. At times dangerous, at times full of harmonious movement, this show defies the laws of physics. When: June 17, 7.30PM Where: Rīgas cirks (Merķeļa street 4, entering the red gate) Duration of the show: 60 min, duration…

Climate change in the spotlight in a performance in Riga Circus

15.05.2023.

Riga Circus and “Acting for Climate” will present a contemporary circus show DANDELION in the historic building and courtyard of Riga Circus on 19 and 20 May. Dandelion is a contemporary circus performance about the crossroads that our planet is facing. Exploring different realities through spectacular acrobatics, dance, music and the voices of Latvian youth, Dandelion…

“CIRCUS FOR CLIMATE” STORY “GREEN JOURNEY” IS RELEASED

10.05.2023.

We are happy to announce the release of the book “Green Journey”, created by the team and participants of “Circus for Climate” in the aesthetics and style of a comic strip. The book, like the performance DANDELION, is the outcome of this “Circus for Climate” multidisciplinary project, which –  in this case through visual art…

Re Riga! festival: “Apparat” by Kapsel (family show)

09.05.2023.

Explorations in Space and Time. Kapsel holds a unique curiosity about the world, with a heavy focus on physical properties of objects and their purpose. When: August 17 and 18, 5.30PM / August 19, 4.30PM and 6.30PM Where: The Rīgas cirks Horse stable, 4, Merķeļa street (entering the red gate) Suggested age: 5+ (tickets needed from…

RE RIGA! FESTIVAL 2023: ARRIVAL

03.05.2023.

This summer the contemporary circus and street art festival “RE RIGA!” is inviting you to the renovated Riga circus arena, where we will celebrate the theme of arrival – arriving back home, arriving at a new, unusual or even impossible space or returning to a place that feels familiar. When: 15.08. – 20.08. Where: Riga…