Cirkobalkana is a regional traveling contemporary circus festival which, over its decade of existence, has become one of the key meeting points for contemporary circus practices in the region.
Under the slogan “LIVE CIRCUS”, the festival’s artistic team continuously highlights the importance of circus as a relevant art form—as a space for free expression, social critique, and reflection on contemporary society. In times of pressure, control, and various restrictions, circus remains an art that has something to say, to offer, and to spark thought.
The festival is dedicated to the struggle for art that inspires, broadens horizons, and creates a space of freedom.
The Cirkobalkana concept is designed to bring together and support local, regional, and European contemporary circus practices in one place, encourage collaboration and the exchange of knowledge, and present contemporary circus through its authentic and innovative performance language, stemming from its transdisciplinarity. The festival program includes works by artists from France, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia.
The festival is realized through a rich and diverse program that includes performances, workshops, concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, and other accompanying activities, intended for audiences of all ages. Special attention is given to creating a unique festival space by setting up circus tents, and in some editions additional circus structures such as a flying trapeze, which enables participation by both professionals and amateurs.
Cirkobalkana is carried out in cooperation with international partners and artists, including Magdaclan Circo (Italy), the circus school Turbul (France), as well as within international projects such as Solo But Not Alone, implemented in cooperation with the organization Quattrox4.
The festival is realized in partnership with the BITEF festival and the French Institute in Belgrade, with logistical support from Silosi Beograd, the GAIA movement, and Luka Beograd.
Organizers:
Cirkusfera (Belgrade) and Cirkorama (Zagreb)
