The PCCF is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, presenting artists from our vibrant and growing contemporary circus community and bringing ground-breaking artists from across the nation and beyond to Philadelphia. Full-length shows that blend acrobatics, dance, theater, and storytelling to push the boundaries of performance will be the centerpiece of the programming, with plenty of opportunities to see world-class acts and new experiments as well. At its heart, contemporary circus is about defying limitations, reimagining what’s possible, and creating breathtaking moments of connection.

The Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Schedule

Friday, May 23

Cycles
Zach Herzig
Fri, May 23 at 8:30pm

Recommended for ages 14+
Artist based in Bloomington, IN.
Run time: 59 minutes
Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St

Saturday, May 24

N.Ormes
Agathe & Adrien
Sat, May 24 at 7:30pm

Recommended for ages 14+
Artists based in Montreal, Canada.
Run time: 60 minutes
Venue: FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd.

Finding Joy!
The Rebellion Circus – Rebel Arts Movement
Sat, May 24 at 7:30pm

Recommended for ages 7+
Artists based in Philadelphia, PA
Run time: 60 minutes
Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St

Sunday, May 25

International Lover
Troy Lingelbach
Sun, May 25 at 6pm

Recommended for ages 18+
Artist based in Brooklyn, NY
Run Time: 60 minutes
Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.

The Tire Swing, a circus opera / I Paint Dreams
The Circus Opera Company / Chi Akano
Sun, May 25 at 7:30pm

Recommended for ages 7+
Artists based in Philadelphia, PA/ Baltimore MD
Run time: 60 minutes
Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St

Monday, May 26

meSSes: Solo CircuS
Janoah the Jester
Mon, May 26 at 5:30pm

Tuesday, May 27

Happy to Be Here!
Jan Damm
Tue, May 27 at 7pm

Recommended for all ages
Artists based in Brattleboro, VT
Run time: 50 minutes
Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St

New to You Scrap Night
2nd Hand Circus
Mon, May 27 at 8:30pm

Wednesday, May 28

I Think It Could Work
Fullout Formula produced by Almanac
Wed, May 28 at 7pm

Recommended for all ages
Artists based in Chicago, IL
Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St.

An Evening with Benjamin and Thom & Thom and Benjamin
Benjamin and Thom & Thom and Benjamin
Wed, May 28 at 8:30pm

Friday, May 30

The Garden of Earthly Delights
Produced by Circadium, directed by Daniel Gulko
Fri, May 30 at 7:30pm

Recommended for ages 10+
Venue: FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd.

Saturday, May 31

Try & Fly
Wahoo Trapeze
Sat, May 31 at 1pm

Recommended for ages 5+
Artist based in Philadelphia, PA
Venue: Wahoo Trapeze, 700 E. Johnson St.

The Quiet Hours
Full Out Formula
Sat, May 31 at 6pm

Recommended for all ages
Artists based in Chicago, IL
Run Time: 60 minutes
Venue: Cherry St Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd.

glimpses
Sat, May 31 at 7:30pm

Recommended for ages 14+
Venue: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd.

Informed Chaos
Sometimes Together Circus
Sat, May 31 at 8:30pm

Recommended for ages 14+
Artists based in Cleveland, Boston, Austin, NYC, and New Jersey
Run time: 60 minutes
Venue: Circus Tent, Cooper Poynt’s Park, 801-811 Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ

Sunday, June 1

Yes You Can! / Egg Project
Danny The Acrobat & Rebel Arts Movement / Almanac Projects & Nicole Burgio
Sun, June 1 at 2:30pm

Recommended for ages 7+
Artists based in Orlando, FL & Philadelphia, PA
Run time: 60 minutes
Venue: Circus Tent, Cooper Poynt’s Park, 801-811 Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ

People in Public
Danie Kohn / Rob Williams
Sun, June 1 at 4pm

Recommended for all ages
Artists based in NYC
Run Time: 90 minutes
Venue: Circus Tent, Cooper Poynt’s Park, 801-811 Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ

MOM*
Shir Livne
Sun, June 1 at 6:30pm

Recommended for ages 14+
Artists based in Boston, MA
Run Time: 75 minutes
Venue: Circus Tent, Cooper Poynt’s Park, 801-811 Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ

Informed Chaos
Sometimes Together Circus
Sun, June 1 at 8:30pm

Recommended for ages 14+
Artists based in Cleveland, Boston, Austin, NYC, and New Jersey
Run time: 60 minutes
Venue: Circus Tent, Cooper Poynt’s Park, 801-811 Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ