Circus in the City

Friday and Saturday on the Fringe

featuring

CIRCUS IN THE CITY

FRIDAY, SEPT.  18 and SATURDAY, SEPT.  19

5-10pm

Parcel 5 | 285 E. Main Street | Rochester, NY 14604

and

Gibbs Street | Rochester, NY 14604

Get ready as Circus in the City transforms downtown Rochester into a spectacular celebration of contemporary circus, featuring acclaimed companies from across North America and beyond.

Experience the internationally celebrated FLIP Fabrique from Québec, aerial innovators Aloft, the fearless artistry of Circus EVO, the whimsical world of Big Teeth Collective, 3AM Circus, and more as they take over the Parcel 5 and Gibbs Street with breathtaking aerial performances, acrobatics, dance, pop-up surprises, and unforgettable moments around every corner.

Join us for contemporary circus at its most imaginative—and it’s all happening in downtown Rochester!

Performance Schedule

Exact performance times and locations for each company will be announced closer to the festival. Click through to learn more about each act and start planning your Circus in the City experience!

• Summer Break by FLIP Fabrique
  The internationally acclaimed company from Québec brings its signature mix of jaw-dropping acrobatics, infectious energy, and playful humor to Rochester.
• The Pieces by Aloft
  Experience breathtaking aerial artistry in this beautiful, ladder-based contemporary circus work.
• Flotsam & Jetsam by Big Teeth Collective
  Experience incredible trapeze right in the city!
• Lost to Me by Circus EVO
  Powerful contemporary circus combining stunning athleticism with expressive movement and a compelling thruline.
• Pop-Up Performances by Versa-Style
  Direct from LA, internationally renowned hip-hop artists bring high-energy pop-up performances—a taster of their full length show at URochester Sloan Performing Arts Center!
• 3AM Theatre
  An unforgettable experience of hand balancing, contortion archery, acrobatic juggling, and tight wire work.
• Roc City Circus on Gibbs
  Rochester’s own aerial artists perform under the stars, right on Gibbs Street.
• Freeze Frame!
  A fast-paced juggling show featuring remarkable skill, comedy, and audience interaction for all ages.
• Juggle Jam by the Rochester Juggling Club
  Pick up a set of juggling props, learn a new skill, and join local juggling enthusiasts for this fun, interactive experience.

More details to be announced soon!

How to Enjoy Friday & Saturday on the Fringe

The event is an outdoor circus arts experience.  Wear comfortable walking shoes and get ready to see downtown come alive!

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