From 15th to 17th of April 2026, Rīgas cirks was hosting the 3rd edition of the International Conference of Circus Education. This time, with an even bigger ambition, by being connected with the FEDEC network Spring talks. This year, the motto of the conference was Roots & Routes - Pathways in Circus Education, where already existing paths were introduced and new ones developed during the conference days. With closed meetings to discuss the future of professional education de

Last week of March 2026, BNCN members were hosted for their biannual meeting in Estonia. The hosts this time were two members of the network - Circus Folie , with support from Tallinn Fringe . This time, on top of visiting our members and learning more about their work and realities, we "escaped the city" to Koolimäe Creative House , which made our meeting more network-focused, giving space for deeper discussions about the needs of our members, the circus industry in our reg

2026 has been the year of activation and change, and we are happy to announce one of the big ones! For the next three years BNCN host will be DYNAMO in Odense, Denmark , with a supportive co-host, Arts Printing House in Vilnius, Lithuania! We are very much grateful to the previous hosts Teatronas and co-hosts Circle of Arts , whose work and adjusting to change have supported the network during the challenging new times of life after COVID! But now, a little introduction! DY

We are welcoming applicants for artist shadowing and peer-to-peer exchanges within the project ARTiculate Nordic and Baltic Circus Arts ! The project aims to recognise and articulate the artistic circus knowledge emerging in the Nordic & Baltic region. It offers opportunities for circus practitioners to share perspectives on artistic methods, approaches, and values. The project is supported by the Nordic Culture Fund. Who can apply? Circus creators from or based in the Nordic

Our members Bærum Kulturhus are inviting applicants for an OPEN CALL for the National Talent Programme for Contemporary Circus! Dance South-East Norway is delighted to announce our open call for participants for the  National Talent Programme for Contemporary Circus . The programme is a direct part of our contemporary circus development, and is supported by  Talent Norge  and  Sparebankstiftelsen DNB . The National Programme for Contemporary Circus is directed at circus maker

BNCN 2026 has begun with an inspiring event! From the 29th to the 30th of February 2026, hosted by our member organisation Cirko with the support of Circus Dance Finland in Helsinki, we had our first physical meeting of the project, Nordic and Baltic Circus Alliances . A beginning of a bigger endeavour - to build a strategy for the circus arts of the Nordic and Baltic region. Nordic and Baltic Circus Alliances is a project which focuses on organisational development of the c

Our members Teatronas are holding their yearly festival Cirkuliacija and invite circus professionals to join for Pro days during the festival! November 13–15th in Vilnius, Cirkuliacija festival  invites cultural professionals, artists and contemporary circus enthusiasts to take part in the Professional Days — a program dedicated to meaningful dialogue, professional exchange, and artistic inspiration. The professional program begins on November 13th with the panel discussio

After some time, BNCN members had the opportunity to meet up all together again! In the beginning of October, Hosted by Circle of Arts in Copenhagen, we spent three intensive days of discussion, work groups, decision-making, kick-starting the newest projects, building the foundations of new collaborative ideas and also spending "mind-off-body-on" time. While we spent the most time in the current Circle of Arts space in AFUK, we were also visiting the new Copenhagen Contempor

Big Wolf Company Three Sisters During the project “Baltic circus on the road”, a catalogue of Baltic circus artists and their performances...

We are excited to announce that the next Baltic Nordic Circus Network is Elvīra Avota! Join us in welcoming her to this position and this...

BNCN Network Coordinator Job Open Call

BNCN, together with Ørkenfortet, has been awarded a Project Funding Grant by Nordisk Kulturfond for the  ARTiculate Nordic & Baltic...

The Nordic-Baltic Circus Alliances (Short-term Network 2025) is dedicated to fostering organizational development, with a focus on...

On October 17th and 18th, a Masterclass in partner acrobatics was held at Hringleikur Circus Space in Iceland with the Swedish acro duo...

Bærum Kulturhus – Dans Southeast-Norway (BK-DSN) is a performing arts venue and a centre for professional contemporary dance and circus...

Last September in Vilnius the Arts Printing House's Helium Festival in cooperation with the network host organisation Teatronas have...

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Marie-Andrée Robitaille as the new Coordinator of the Baltic Nordic Circus Network (BNCN)....

This is a new initiative to let people know what is cooking in our region! In each general meeting of ours, we always share news of how...

BNCN is looking for a coordinator! We are looking for a person who enjoys international collaboration, communication and orchestrating...

Some time has passed, but we are finally sharing our Youth Circus Summer camp aftermovie It is sooooo nice to remember the great...