Kinetic Arts Center invites you to a celebration of Bay Area Circus. Summer Circus Celebration is three days of workshops and performances featuring circus professionals from around the SF/Oakland Bay Area and beyond.
Now in its fourth year, this annual event strives to connect and celebrate diverse circus communities.
August 8-10, 2025
Invited Artists: Ainsley Fleming-Wood, Alec Stoddard, Amelia Fung, Amy Bond, Anna Thomas-Henry, Annalise Ritter, Avery Cluff, Candi, Cherie Carson, Dee, Embodiment Dance Collective, Emma D’Lemma, Emma Langs Hazelton, Errorbesque, Flavio Domeni, Frankie Suda, Haphazard Imagination, Heather Michele Meyer, Janelle Dinosaurs, Kate Hutchinson, KC Hyland, Kendra Grittani, Kristine Cannon, Live Loud Circus, Luna Minuit, Lyskei, Marlo Price, Meghan McClure, Mika Rose, Mike Kitchell, Mila Boyden, Mz.K, Nikki Rose, Paige Grieco, Prescott Circus Theatre, Rae Lawhorne, Rae on Trapeze, Rosemary Le, Sam Wilder, Steele Storm, Thalita Souza, Vix Nolan, Zuzu Freed-Thorsen
Workshop Passes & Performance Tickets On Sale Now
On Saturday and Sunday, a workshop pass gains you access to nearly 30 workshops in an eclectic range of topics. This year’s celebration features more than 30 workshops, including workshops in: acrobatics, aerial chains, aerial silks, lyra, bullwhips, handstands, unicycling, flying pole, trapeze, mini lyra, bungee, straps, stilting, hammock, aerial partnering, ballet, aerial rope, tippy hoop, mental health, walking globe, juggling and more!
Friday and Saturday evening, shows include acts from local and traveling professionals and young circus performers, primarily from the greater SF/Oakland Bay Area schools and studios. Each night is a different show, featuring an eclectic collection of innovative circus acts, including: multicordes, aerial coffin, aerial cyr wheel, chains, cube, tissue, trapeze, hair suspension, flying pole, chinese pole, stilts, straps, lyra, and so much more!
Closing Ceremony
Join us after the final workshop on Sunday 8/10 at 6:30pm for a moment of connection and community. The Summer Circus Celebration brings artists from across the country together to learn, perform and share a love of circus. The Closing Ceremony will serve as an opportunity to meet and deepen your relationship with teachers, students, fellow participants and favorite performers. Kinetic Arts Center will provide light refreshments, music and space to gather.
Summer Circus Celebration 2025 Questions? Contact Shaly@KineticArtsCenter.com