7th Contemporary Circus Festival

7th Contemporary Circus Festival

 

Location: Kopilica (@ sport ground)


Date: April 10 - 12, 2026

 

 

From April 10 to 12, the Kopilica neighborhood in Split transforms into a vibrant hub of art, music, and creative workshops!

 

Organized by the ROOM 100 collective in collaboration with the Kopilica Split Association, this year’s festival moves the entire program to the local sports ground, turning it into a temporary space for contemporary circus, interactive events, and community exchange.

 

The festival features international circus performances from France, Slovenia, Serbia, and Croatia, alongside live music from regional artists. Special attention is given to children and families through acrobatics and juggling workshops, urbanism activities, exhibitions, and artist meet-and-greets.

 

Contemporary circus uniquely combines body, space, and social context, inviting visitors to reflect on community and public space firsthand.

 

Join the three-day program and experience a festival where art, community, and creativity come together. Entry is free.

 

 

Festival Program:

 

FRIDAY – April 10, 2026

  • 17:30 – Exhibition Opening by Edita Barić

Photography exhibition exploring life and changes in the Kopilica neighborhood.

  • 18:00 – “Stative” (Quoz a’Durac, Croatia)

Contemporary circus performance exploring success and failure through acrobatics, balance, and movement.

  • 19:00 – Concert TRUN (Croatia) 

Vocal collective inspired by traditional and contemporary music.

  • 20:00 – Concert Ingver in Gverilke (Slovenia)

Performative vocal trio combining experimentation, improvisation, and stage expression.

 

SATURDAY – April 11, 2026

  • 10:30 – 11:15 – Mini Engineering Workshops (ages 5–7)

Creative workshops through play, movement, and exploration. Sign up

  • 11:30 – “FILI FILI” (Cie Bal, France)

Children’s performance exploring the mother-child relationship through dance and acrobatics.

  • 12:30 – 13:30 – Acrobatics Workshop for Children & Youth

Basics of acrobatics, safety, and partner work. Sign up

  • 13:30 – 15:00 – Children’s Rave Party “Music for a Good Vibe” (Croatia)

Fun music program for children and parents.

  • 15:00 – 16:15 – Mini Engineering Workshops (ages 7–11)

Developing creativity through practical tasks. Sign up

  • 15:00 – 16:00 – Juggling Antifreeze in Tires (16+)

Fun vehicle maintenance workshop.

  • 16:15 – 17:30 – Mini Engineering Workshops (ages 11–15)

Advanced hands-on workshops and exploration.

  • 17:30 – “Tuga” (Mismo Nismo, Slovenia)

Circus performance combining humor and everyday life.

  • 18:30 – “Cow Love” (Societe Protectrice des Petites Idees)

A circus and technology show featuring robots, light, and movement.

  • 20:00 – Concert Ljuta Kuća (Sinj, Croatia)

Country/ethno band inspired by the Dalmatian Zagora region.

  • 21:30 – DJ Set Skier & Yeti (Belgrade)

Electronic music and energetic evening finale.

 

SUNDAY – April 12, 2026

  • 11:30 – 14:30 – Urbanism Workshop “Small City for Big Ideas” (ages 5+)

Creating the ideal city. 

  • 17:00 – Bocce Tournament & Final Bingo
  • 18:30 – “Cow Love” (Societe Protectrice des Petites Idees)

Visually striking performance combining circus, technology, and theatrical expression.

  • 20:00 – Festival Closing Program

Informal gathering and festival wrap-up.

 

Workshop registration: docs.google.form

Quota:

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