Cirkör Celebrates 30 Years!

From its punk-inspired beginnings in the 1990s to a modern circus company that has evolved and matured over time, Cirkus Cirkör celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with a world premiere, tours, and social engagement.

2025 marks three decades of Cirkus Cirkör's pioneering work in contemporary circus. With 30 years of experience, the organization has witnessed the growing significance and popularity of circus as both an art form and a form of training. The anniversary year will be celebrated with the world premiere of The Extraordinary History of Circus, a collaborative production with Uppsala City Theatre, two productions touring both in Sweden and abroad, and later this fall, a grand celebration here in Alby, Botkyrka Municipality – home to Cirkörhuset and the heart of Cirkus Cirkör's activities and development.

– Over these 30 years, we have seen circus claim its rightful place with artistically innovative performances, but also how circus training makes a difference. In a time when children's motor skills are declining, circus offers a chance to strengthen both physical abilities and self-confidence, inspiring joy in movement and learning. In 2025, we will further accelerate what has always been a key part of our extensive activities: our social engagement. We aim to be a leader both artistically and in sustainability and social responsibility, says Kajsa Giertz, CEO of Cirkus Cirkör.

Circus now naturally occupies a place on the country's major stages, and interest in circus training continues to grow. Many culture schools offer circus courses, and Cirkus Cirkör's courses quickly fill to capacity. The ambition is to expand operations further to meet the high demand. At the same time, the work with social circus continues, offering free training after school to children and youth in schools in cities such as Gothenburg and Stockholm.