Description
Amaze! Tales and Magic of Circus is a comprehensive exhibition on Finnish circus and its history. Circus enchants, entertains, and captivates its audience with the antics of clowns, the bravery of circus artists, the sparkle of sequins, the scent of popcorn, magic, and masterful skills.
Circus is an art form where the impossible becomes reality and the audience can feel the thrill in their bones. Acrobatics, magic, and humor speak without words, and clowns remind people of their humanity.
The story of Finnish circus began in the 19th century, when international troupes started visiting Finland. Finnish circus is the world of legendary personalities, international adventures, the joy of circus enthusiasts, absurd storytelling — and thousands of hours of sweaty practice.
Since the 1990s, new ideas have emerged alongside traditional circus: influences have been drawn from contemporary dance, popular culture, music, and visual arts. In the 2000s, contemporary circus groups and artists have successfully taken their performances to stages around the world, making Finland an internationally respected country in the field of contemporary circus.
The characters and stories of Finnish circus history, traditional circus, and contemporary circus run side by side throughout the exhibition.
Theatre Museum
10.10.2025-10.1.2027
Tue-Fri 11.00–19.00
Sat-Sun 11.00–18.00
Admission fee 6-16€
Circus is an art form where the impossible becomes reality and the audience can feel the thrill in their bones. Acrobatics, magic, and humor speak without words, and clowns remind people of their humanity.
The story of Finnish circus began in the 19th century, when international troupes started visiting Finland. Finnish circus is the world of legendary personalities, international adventures, the joy of circus enthusiasts, absurd storytelling — and thousands of hours of sweaty practice.
Since the 1990s, new ideas have emerged alongside traditional circus: influences have been drawn from contemporary dance, popular culture, music, and visual arts. In the 2000s, contemporary circus groups and artists have successfully taken their performances to stages around the world, making Finland an internationally respected country in the field of contemporary circus.
The characters and stories of Finnish circus history, traditional circus, and contemporary circus run side by side throughout the exhibition.
Theatre Museum
10.10.2025-10.1.2027
Tue-Fri 11.00–19.00
Sat-Sun 11.00–18.00
Admission fee 6-16€
Source: City of Helsinki, Linked Events (CC BY 4.0)
Practical info
When
10. October 2025 – 10. January 2027
Where
Teatterimuseo
Kaapeliaukio 3, Helsinki
Price
Cheap (<€20)
16€
Audience
All audiences
Organizer
Teatterimuseo
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