When the circus used to come to town, the spectacle was announced to the public with parades, drums and trumpets. In keeping with this tradition, the YOUNG STAGE Festival kicks off with an open-air circus spectacle for young and old. On Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 2024, cool drinks and breathtaking acrobatics invited visitors to linger and be amazed. And the little ones were able to try out various circus disciplines free of charge and under the guidance of professionals at the Circus Parcours. At the same time, a mobile circus troupe toured the city with live music and surprised the people of Basel with fascinating performances at various locations.
Facts & Figures about the open air
Free admission
The shows of the Open Air Circus Spectacle are free! But there will be busking and you can also support the open air shows via TWINT!
Top artists
Young, creative and innovative circus shows are presented in the open air. Some of the artists are former festival participants of the YOUNG STAGE show. The artists are very international, some from neighboring countries, and others from overseas. This spectacle will be amazing for sure!
Circus Parcours for children
Even the little ones will be inspired by the circus through becoming artists themselves. At the Circus Parcours, which also takes place at Barfüsserplatz, kids can try out various circus disciplines for free. Guided by professionals!
Diverse catering options
The surrounding restaurants, food trucks, coffee mobiles and drink-stands turn your visit to the open air into a culinary delight. Treat yourself to a delicious espresso, a cold ice cream or a refreshing beer and be amazed by the spectacular performances of the artists.
What if it rains?
We are committed to ensuring that all shows can take place. In the event of bad weather, we reserve the right to postpone or cancel certain shows. We try to provide information on our channels as early as possible!
