Circalle 3c 2027

The Festival Circalle 3C is an open-air contemporary circus festival held in the public spaces of Tres Cantos (Madrid), conceived as a meeting point between artists, local communities, and new audiences. This edition continues to strengthen the festival’s core mission: bringing high-quality circus arts to the street, making culture accessible, inclusive, and free for everyone.

The programme features a curated selection of professional contemporary circus performances, combining disciplines such as juggling, acrobatics, object manipulation, physical theatre and visual storytelling. Artists from different backgrounds and generations share the public space, transforming squares and streets into temporary stages where proximity, surprise and direct connection with the audience are key elements of the experience. Circalle 3C is not only a showcase of performances but also a community-based cultural project. The festival is embedded in the city’s festive calendar and works closely with local institutions, neighbourhood groups and cultural agents. This collaboration ensures strong local participation and fosters a sense of collective ownership of the festival, reinforcing culture as a shared public good.

Special attention is given to diversity, accessibility and family-friendly programming. Performances are designed to reach audiences of all ages and backgrounds, including people who may not usually attend theatre or circus venues. The street format removes physical and economic barriers, encouraging spontaneous encounters with contemporary circus and promoting cultural inclusion.

Alongside performances, the festival also promotes values such as creativity, coexistence, respect for public space and the recognition of circus as a contemporary art form. Circalle 3C supports emerging and established artists alike, offering them professional conditions, visibility and a respectful artistic context. With each edition, Festival Circalle 3C consolidates itself as a reference point for street circus in the region, contributing to the cultural vitality of Tres Cantos while strengthening the connection between contemporary circus, the city and its people.