For professionals
Are you active in the field of contemporary circus, performing arts, or cultural production and planning to visit the Cirkopolis festival?
While Cirkopolis is primarily a public event, it also serves as a platform for meetings and exchange among cultural professionals — including programmers, producers, journalists, artists, and others working in the performing arts.
If you're interested in attending as a professional, please get in touch at cirkopolis@cirqueon.cz. We’ll be happy to offer discounted tickets and access to selected industry events.
Cirkopolis Professional Day – 11 February
11 February 2026
The Cirkopolis Festival, in collaboration with the Czech Contemporary Circus Association, is organising a meeting dedicated to current information and opportunities for artists and cultural professionals working in both the independent and public sectors.
During the information block, you will learn about new opportunities offered by the newly merged National Institute for Culture (formerly IDU and NIPOS), changes in the Ministry of Culture’s Stipend Programme and the launch of the National Artists’ Registry, as well as insights from Nová síť on supporting touring outside major cities.
The event is intended for artists, dramaturgs, organisers, and professionals working in cultural organisations. While the focus is on contemporary circus, participants from the broader performing arts field are very welcome.
Programme
10:00 – Ondřej Holba: And Who Is Useless NOW? – revived premiere (Palác Akropolis)
Transfer to Archa+ for the following programme:
12:00 – BRUNCH & informal networking
13:30 – 14:30 INFOPOINT
The first block will introduce the activities of the National Institute for Culture and the Ministry of Culture aimed at the artistic sector and creative professions as a whole. Nová síť will offer an inspiring insight into its long-term experience with bringing culture to regions and smaller cities.
NIK – Barbora Novotná: Presentation of the National Institute for Culture’s programmes for the artistic community and cultural professionals.
Ministry of Culture – Zuzana Zahradníčková: The National Artists’ Registry and the Stipend Programme, including current updates.
Nová síť – Adriana Světlíková: Touring outside major cities, the needs of local organisers and visiting artists.
15:00 – Eliška Brtnická – ROUNDTABLE (work-in-progress)
The presentation will organically transform into a discussion with artists, professionals, and you.
Moderator: Veronika Štefanová Jošková
18:00 – Jef Everaert & Marica Marinoni: In Difference (circusnext laureates) / ARCHA – Main Hall
20:00 – Alžběta Tichá: Frekvence – Prague premiere / DOX – Centre for Contemporary Art
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required:
Your accreditation gives you access to tickets for performances of your choice, refreshments, and the afternoon programme at Archa+. We will also be delighted to welcome you at other festival performances: with accreditation, you can purchase tickets for any additional show at a special rate of 200 CZK.