Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival to Debut This May

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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival will make its debut this May 23 to June 1, 2025, with 10 days, 24+ shows, dozens of artists and two states. This brand-new major arts festival will debut in the birthplace of American circus, Philadelphia! The festival will take over venues throughout Old City and both the Pennsylvania and the New Jersey sides of the Delaware Waterfront.
The line-up will include performances and workshops by emerging and established artists and companies around the country and beyond – including acts from the United States, Canada and France.
Over 10 days, audiences can enjoy new productions that showcase creative movement, athletic skill, and engaging storytelling through circus arts, celebrating and expanding the extraordinary circus community. Events will include no charge public performances, workshops for families and circus/dance/theater artists, and paid performances.

The lineup includes more than two dozen shows, workshops and events at venues around Philadelphia and South Jersey. Venues will include:

  • PHILADELPHIA: Christ Church Neighborhood House, FringeArts, Cherry Street Pier
  • NEW JERSEY:  Trenton Circus Squad Tent in Cooper Poynt’s Park.

Tickets are on sale now at FringeArts.com and by calling the FringeArts Box Office at 215-413-1318.

 

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