Berlin Circus Festival

From August 5 to 16, 2026, Germany’s largest contemporary circus festival turns Tempelhofer Feld into a vibrant cultural hub.

The Berlin Circus Festival takes contemporary circus to a whole new level. Look forward to a fascinating blend of world-class acrobatics, theater, dance, and visual arts.

Across three circus tents and an open-air stage, international performers present spectacular shows, emotional stories, and bold performances. A special highlight of this year’s 12th edition is “Focus Catalonia,” bringing outstanding artists and productions from the Catalan circus scene to Berlin.

The festival opening, “This is (not) a party”, takes place on August 5 at 7:30 PM.

More program highlights:
Michael Zandl – Food
Out of the blue – Naïade
Hippana Maleta – Runners
Agathe & Adrien – N.Ormes
Zirkus Fahraway – Elefant
…and much more.

Between shows, you can check out an art exhibition, nightly live concerts, DJ sets, and a wide variety of food and drink options.

Access to the festival grounds is free, while tickets for individual tent shows range from €8 to €28 depending on the category and are best booked online in advance. Combo tickets and multi-day festival passes are also available.

WHEN: August 5 – 16, 2026
WHERE: Tempelhofer Feld (right by the S+U Tempelhof station entrance), Berlin
ADMISSION:
Single ticket:
Standard: €23.50
Reduced: €18
Children up to 12 years: €13
(You can find all other ticket options and details on the official website, where you can also book your tickets directly.)

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