CircusDanceFestival 2026

The CircusDanceFestival addresses current societal issues and provides space for aesthetic developments in the fields of contemporary circus, dance, and performance. A particular focus is placed on body-oriented, political, and interdisciplinary working methods.The annual festival program includes, among other things, the format 360° Shorts, which presents international styles and new performative approaches for the round stage. The program is further complemented by film formats that explore experimental forms in interaction with the medium of film. The Latibul Circus Garden, a family day aimed specifically at younger audiences, experiments with new ways of engaging and presenting.A distinctive feature of the festival is its location in the Rhine Meadows in the northern part of Cologne: Starting from the grounds of the Latibul Theater & Circus Educational Center, the festival extends into the adjacent public park. A large part of the program takes place outdoors and with free admission, and is further enriched by city interventions.