International Circus Festival with world stars at the Jaarbeurs

UTRECHT - It is the largest Christmas circus in the Netherlands.

From December 21 to December 31, the first edition of Circus Festival Utrecht will take place in the Jaarbeurs. A large and sensational show for which the world's top circus performers will travel to the Domstad. In the atmosphere of Christmas, the audience will see trapeze stunts from Brazil, acrobats from Cuba, acrobatics on an immense chandelier and award-winning comedy from Belgium. Circus Festival Utrecht promises two hours of spectacle of the highest level and is the ultimate family show during the Christmas vacations.

Circus suits the Christmas vacations. The first edition of the Utrecht International Circus Festival at the Jaarbeurs seamlessly fits that tradition. Right from the start, the family show is the largest Christmas circus in the Netherlands. All participating circus artists compete for prizes awarded by the audience. After each show, spectators can vote for their favorite act. This results in audience prizes that are awarded to the winning acts at the end of the playing period. In addition, prizes are awarded by a professional jury. The choice is not easy because only the world's top circus acts perform in this special show. A complete group of acrobats from Cuba provides sensation as the performers are catapulted from immense swings to the ridge of the circus. This act is unique, not without danger and no doubt generates stormy applause. A tempo juggler from Brazil guarantees plenty of flair and temperament. Like a merry whirlwind, he makes rings, cologne and hats fly through the air. As if it takes no effort at all. Laughter echoes through the circus at the performances of Mexican clown Edy. Good clowns are rare and Edy represents the top within this genre. His interludes are original, comical and at times moving. A clown to love.

Bert & Fred
They are world stars in the world of entertainment. The Belgian comedians Bert & Fred combine insane acrobatics with hilarious comedy. They pass by several times during the Circus Festival Utrecht performance with short interludes, after which their final act consists of a spectacular number on the tightrope. With their extraordinary numbers, these artists won multiple awards at the Festival du Cirque de Demain in Paris (the circus of tomorrow) and caused a furor at major circuses and theaters in France and Germany, among others. They are the absolute sensation of the first edition of Circusfestival Utrecht. However, there is much more to enjoy in the show. From Ukraine, illusionist Novosselov comes to Utrecht with an act that is mind-boggling. Magic in a circus is not for every artist. After all, the audience sits around the arena and can watch the tricks from all sides. For Novosselov, this is not a problem. This gifted illusionist rapidly presents a series of extraordinary magical moments. The question remains again and again: How does it work? Marloon Smit is an acrobat and comes from South America. His working area is the airspace of Circus Festival Utrecht. He flies on a trapeze through the ridge and walks - upside down - through the roof of the Jaarbeurs. A life-threatening and controversial stunt. Besides the aforementioned numbers, many more special acts will pass by. A large show ballet and many special effects complete the experience.

Sfeer
The first edition of Circus Festival Utrecht takes place during the Christmas vacations. The entire circus is therefore completely decorated in Christmas atmosphere. Thousands of lights, Christmas trees and appropriate decorations ensure that the audience steps into a special world that perfectly suits the holiday season. At Circus Festival Utrecht, artists from numerous countries work together to create the ultimate circus show for the Dutch audience. The show is suitable for all ages and proves that the circus has lost none of its appeal. Circus Festival Utrecht presents a modern show with much attention to light, sound and music. There are no animals and all the acts are all high-profile. Circus of our time and the outing of choice for the whole family during the Christmas vacations.