Three days of contemporary circus—on stage, on screen, and firsthand.
During "Circus Nights," the Plzeň-based contemporary circus center Cirkulárium and the Alfa Theatre will become a hub for anyone wishing not only to watch contemporary circus but also to try it out themselves.
Cirkulárium opens its doors on Friday, November 13. Visitors can look forward to shared circus activities, a variety show featuring students and instructors, a film screening, and time for open training and socializing.
Saturday, November 14, is dedicated to workshops. Children and parents can try partner acrobatics, while other participants can take to the air in aerial acrobatics, turn their world upside down in a handstand workshop with Hannah Lennox, or dive into juggling with Aleš Hrdlička.
On Sunday, November 15, Circus Nights move to the Alfa Theatre, with the weekend concluding with two contemporary circus performances. In the morning, TUTOcirk will set sail with its poetic and playful production *AHOY!*, and in the evening, Aleš Hrdlička will present his solo show *Orbiting Zero*, blending juggling, object manipulation, and new magic.
Come and experience contemporary circus for yourself.

Friday 13th schedule

17:00–18:00 | OpenCirk
Come and experience contemporary circus firsthand. Cirkulárium opens its doors to anyone who wants to try juggling, explore various contemporary circus disciplines, or simply enjoy some circus fun together. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to try new things.
18:00 | Cirkulárium Variety Show
Cirkulárium students and instructors take the stage together in a diverse variety show featuring a range of contemporary circus disciplines.
19:00 | Circus on Screen: The Fakir
This documentary by director Roman Ďuriš follows young Dalibor, who, after returning from prison, struggles to cope with a complicated family situation and help his younger brother. He finds refuge in the world of a traveling circus, where he transforms into a fire-breathing and fire-swallowing fakir.

19:00–22:00 | Open Space
Cirkulárium remains open into the evening—a space for independent training, socializing, sharing experiences, and enjoying circus activities together.

Saturday 14th schedule

9:00–10:30 | Family Acro / Adult + child (ages 5–10)
What happens when a child and an adult team up for some acrobatics? No prior experience is necessary. This workshop is designed for child-adult pairs.

11:00–13:00 | Aerial Acrobatics with TUTOcirk
This workshop offers the chance to try out the basics of aerial acrobatics, working with your body weight at heights, and fundamental moves from contemporary circus aerial disciplines.

14:00–16:30 | Handstand Workshop with Hannah Lennox
Led by circus performer Hannah Lennox, this workshop focuses on handstand technique, center of gravity, proper body alignment, and exercises to help you achieve a more confident and stable handstand.

16:30–18:30 | Juggling with Aleš Hrdlička
This workshop with Aleš Hrdlička presents juggling not merely as a technical discipline, but also as an opportunity for play, experimentation, and personal creativity.