Introducing w/: A New European Co-Production Network for Contemporary Circus
Updated 1/2026 A new push for contemporary circus begins with the launch of w/ (pronounced “with“), a network of circus presenters across Europe and the UK. The launch takes place at the CircusExpo event in Stockholm, where w/ will unveil its…
An open office once a month for artists and producers
Cirko, Dance House Helsinki and Zodiak will launch a joint Open office in Helsinki in autumn 2024. These open pop-up offices will offer practical advice, discussion support and a shared workspace for artists and producers in the dance and circus fields.…
Lightsphere and the Night of the Arts at Cirko
In 2022 Cirko started working with Hands some Feet Circus Company on co-producing their new family production: Colorsphere. The show is created together with Kerttu and Adam Opus from Company Opus and Liisa and Jeromy Nuuk from Hands Some Feet. Colorsphere…
The autumn season at Cirko is bursting with colour for families as well as for mortals contemplating dying in a humoristic way – and more affordable tickets for everyone
Summer is about to bloom but plenty of new futures are also already sprouting for Cirko’s autumn season, like a new spring in the making. The programme includes two performances with a very different mood: Colorsphere by the Finnish-Australian circus…
NouNous Festival for the 5th time in Cirko 30.11.-4.12.2022
NouNous Festival is here again! The popular festival brings the best of Finnish and international physical comedy to Helsinki. This year, the themes of performances take us from the world of constant movement through divine lies to the peaks of energy and…
Cirko has a new director
The board of the Center for New Circus Cirko has chosen Jarkko Lehmus as the new director. Lehmus has been the acting director since March 2022. He holds an MA in Cultural Policy and Management and an MA in Dramaturgy. In his previous position as the…
Fourth edition of NouNous Festival at Cirko in December
NouNous Festival is here again! Almost like a tradition, in the first week of December friends of comedy are treated to Kallo Collective’s unique, this year 5-day festival. The popular festival brings the best of Finnish and international physical…
TECHNICAL PRODUCER for Cirko – Center for New Circus
We are looking for a Technical Producer to join our team at Cirko – Center for New Circus on Sept. 1, 2021 Based in Helsinki, Finland, Cirko – Center for New Circus is a production house that specializes in contemporary circus. Cirko produces shows…