GOISERN makes CIRCUS FESTIVAL 2027

Following the huge success of recent years, the motto for summer 2027 is once again: Clear the ring in Bad Goisern! The “GOISERN macht CIRCUS FESTIVAL” is entering its third edition—and once again brings heartwarming, astonishing, and moving performances to the stage and into the ring.

Contemporary Circus Festival

Over two evenings, the GOISERN macht CIRCUS FESTIVAL for Contemporary Circus invites children, teens, and adults to be moved, surprised, and inspired. The so-called “Cirque nouveau” combines acrobatics with theater, dance, and music—and tells stories that get under your skin.

Work is currently underway on the new program—here’s an overview from 2026

The festival kicks off on Wednesday, August 12, with an atmospheric CIRCUSFEST featuring live music, snacks, and a first glimpse of the performances at the festival grounds.

On Thursday, August 13, the Austrian company Fenfire will take the stage. In their piece centered on the theme of stability, the artists embark on a thrilling balancing act between order and chaos. Through experimental object manipulation and great sensitivity, they create a virtuoso yet playful experience exploring balance, cohesion—and the surprisingly significant role of “rods.”

Afterward, Austrian clown and artist Christoph Schiele tells the story in his piece “Der Wolkenmacher” of a traveler and his best friend, an umbrella: a story about friendship, hope, and the joy of dreaming.

Friday, August 14, promises pure variety: A “pole manipulation” workshop for all skill levels in the morning invites participants to explore their own artistic abilities.

In the evening, Tanja Simma, alias Anna de Lirium, is guaranteed to have your laugh muscles burning with her offbeat one-woman show. Following that, Cie Zalatai presents a poetic encounter between two artists—an acrobat and a juggler—who approach one another in a playful and touching way.

All festival evenings will be kicked off by “GmC Lighthouse, ” a young circus troupe from the region that proves: “You can’t” is a thing of the past—today is all about the circus!

Info & Dates:

· Circus Festival: Wed, August 12, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m.

· Festival evenings: Thu, August 13, 2026, and Fri, August 14, 2026, both at 7:30 p.m. (bar service and live music starting at 6:00 p.m.) · Tickets at: www.goisernmachtcircus.at

Want to help us out at the festival? We need helping hands backstage and on the festival grounds! Feel free to email us at verein@goisernmachtcircus.at

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