Riga's Circus Event set to arrive in town
The Riga International Contemporary Circus and Street Art Festival is set to return this year, promising a thrilling lineup of contemporary circus performances, street arts, workshops, and cultural events.
Held at the historic Riga Circus building, one of the oldest circus-focused structures in Europe, built in 1888, the festival will open on August 12 with an opening concert at the Riga Circus.
This year's festival motto, "Tame the animal within yourself!", invites spectators to explore their instincts and indulge in the surprise and joy that unites us all.
The festival will feature a diverse range of international and local artists, including Federico Menini, Roman Škadra, Circ Rodini, and many more. Roman Škadra will lead a master class on ball manipulation, while a workshop titled "Knitting Memories" with If Circus will invite women over the age of 60 to create and knit unique circus props and share their stories.
Rīga Circus, a multifunctional arts centre, plays a significant role in promoting the development of circus arts in Latvia and the Baltics. The centre offers ethical, animal-free circus shows and quality circus education for kids and grown-ups. In addition, Rīga Circus offers international artist residency programs.
Activities of the Rīga Circus School will be available in Vērmanes Garden public park, adding a touch of circus magic to the city's greenery. The festival will also include screenings of the documentary film "Thinking Circus".
Discussions titled "Where is the circus? A conversation about how to watch contemporary circus" will be held, organised by the Satori internet portal in collaboration with the Rīga Circus.
For those interested in attending, tickets and more information can be found on cirks.lv. However, specific details such as the 2021 schedule, performances, and workshops are not currently accessible from the search results or corroborated sources.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the festival's schedule, we recommend checking archived announcements from official festival websites or municipal cultural event archives for Riga.
At the Riga Circus, a multifunctional arts centre, one can expect to immerse themselves in the joy and artistry of outdoor-living and lifestyle by attending the Riga International Contemporary Circus and Street Art Festival. The festival, set in the beautiful backdrop of Vērmanes Garden public park, will showcase diverse artists and offer workshops such as "Knitting Memories" with If Circus, encouraging home-and-garden enthusiasts to experience the allure of circus culture.
