Festival CIRCa

CIRCa: Contemporary Circus in Majesty

CIRCa, National Circus Hub Auch – Gers – Occitanie, was born in 1988 from a meeting between circus schools and the desire to create an event dedicated to circus creation. Since then, the festival has established itself as one of the major contemporary circus events in Europe.

A Demanding and Diverse Program

Every year at the end of October, CIRCa presents about twenty shows by professional companies from around the world. Under tents, in theaters, and in public spaces, the festival showcases the full diversity of contemporary circus: acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, clowning, aerial dance, Chinese pole. Circus dialogues with music, dance, theater, and visual arts.

A Place for Professional Meetings

CIRCa is also a key time for performing arts professionals. The festival hosts programmers, venue directors, and producers who come to scout companies and shows that will then tour throughout France and internationally.

L'Allée des Arts

The main festival site, L'Allée des Arts in Auch, hosts the tents and convivial spaces. Spectators move between the different venues in a festive and warm atmosphere, characteristic of Gascon culture.