Winter Circus, produced by Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth, is a warm-spirited show for the whole family. It has been delighting audiences for 30 years, since 1994, in the city of Helsinki, Finland. It is an annual Christmas season tradition for a great amount of families and it also reaches new audiences every year. Overall, Winter Circus attracts more than 30 000 spectators yearly and it’s the much-awaited bright spot of winter for many.

The production and the ensemble is new every season. A special feature of the Winter Circus is that the performers are accompanied by live musicians and the music is even composed for this particular performance. The season includes about 10 weeks of practice and about 7 weeks of performances and it runs from 22.9.2025–31.1.2026. We would be excited to hear from circus artists and clowns also from all over the world.

More information about the open call see here

Apply for the Winter Circus 2025–26 by filling in this form by 15.12.2024 at the latest.