Eight interlocking ladders create towers, cranes and bridges that explore the tension between the individual and community in American society. The Pieces offers something physical and immediate: a reminder that resilience is built collectively, and that strength is not domination, but support. 

This is a FREE outdoor show on the Ithaca Commons. You do not need a ticket to attend- however, by registering here we will have a way to notify you directly in the case of adverse weather with an indoor location for the show.

Through trapeze, burlesque, and physical theatre, the artist abstracts their gender odyssey, Inviting the audience into their process of self-expansion.

Suggested age 14+. This show contains simulated vomiting and stage combat.

A high flying family friendly nautical adventure set on a flying trapeze! Shipwrecked and lost in the middle of the ocean, a lone sailor encounters a rag-tag crew of high-flying, rope-climbing, acrobatic pirates.

This is a FREE outdoor show on the SouthWorks Campus.

In this 90 minute Danish film, Katja Schumann, the world-famous circus artist and horse trainer, struggles to translate her old world into a new era. Can she pass on her way of life without losing herself? The film depicts a journey between tradition, doubt and trust.

Language is primarily Danish with UK subtitles.

Eight interlocking ladders create towers, cranes and bridges that explore the tension between the individual and community in American society. The Pieces offers something physical and immediate: a reminder that resilience is built collectively, and that strength is not domination, but support. 

This is a FREE outdoor show on the Ithaca Commons. You do not need a ticket to attend- however, by registering here we will have a way to notify you directly in the case of adverse weather with an indoor location for the show.

Through trapeze, burlesque, and physical theatre, the artist abstracts their gender odyssey, Inviting the audience into their process of self-expansion.

Suggested age 18+, ASL interpreted event, This show contains themes and references to body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, and suicide; it includes depiction of smoking and drug use on stage.

World class acrobatics, comedy, and music tell the story of what happens when you go searching deeper and deeper in the woods…even when the woods tell you to turn back.

With opening acts by youth circus artists from around the US.

Suggest age 8+, ASL interpreted event.

Ultra-modern pop-punk juggling surrounded by a huge inflatable blue structure and accompanied by electro beats composed of distorted rollercoaster sounds.

All ages, ASL interpreted event.

Combining aerial counterweight, puppetry, dance, atmospheric projection, and martial arts, the old proverb of sticks and stones illuminates a new question: who is the body you also are?

Suggested age 14+. This show contains themes of body dysphoria, patriarchal gender roles, and partial nudity (topless).

In this workshop, Wes will guide you through his unique ball juggling techniques. Teaching you new juggling repertoire while explaining the underlying concepts behind the tricks and how to expand those ideas into other aspects of your own juggling. See how to develop new tricks, expand on traditional manipulation techniques, and transform simple ideas into juggling with surprising functions and unconventional shapes. The workshop is a playful and uplifting environment designed to experiment together and find new joyful ways of tangling gravity, time, and objects.

Prerequisites: Participants should be able to juggle 5 balls and comfortably perform 3-ball patterns such as 531, 423, and 441. 

Preparation: The workshop involves twisting, turning, bending, bouncing, and moving quickly, so please dress in comfortable clothing. Please bring a notebook, pen, 3 juggling balls of the same color and a 4th ball in a different color. (beanbags are recommended for the techniques we'll cover). There will be extra juggling balls provided as needed.

Contact us with any questions!

A high flying family friendly nautical adventure set on a flying trapeze! Shipwrecked and lost in the middle of the ocean, a lone sailor encounters a rag-tag crew of high-flying, rope-climbing, acrobatic pirates.

This is a FREE outdoor show on the SouthWorks Campus.

Eight interlocking ladders create towers, cranes and bridges that explore the tension between the individual and community in American society. The Pieces offers something physical and immediate: a reminder that resilience is built collectively, and that strength is not domination, but support. 

This is a FREE outdoor show on the Ithaca Commons. You do not need a ticket to attend- however, by registering here we will have a way to notify you directly in the case of adverse weather with an indoor location for the show.

Blending traditional juggling props with unusual materials, light, and illuminated objects to create optical illusions and analog 3D images.

Suggested age 8+. This show contains strobe lighting, which may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitivity.

This workshop teaches you a variety of different group acrobatic styles featuring Toss, Towers and Trio Tumbling. This is an advanced circus workshop hoping to push past the basics into more complicated movement pathways and surprising acrobatic outcomes!

Prerequisites: Past experience with partner or group acrobatics is required for this workshop. Participants should posess comfort and experience with multiple swinging techniques and positions, and a solid two high - either basing or flying. All other acrobatic knowledge is a plus! 

Contact us with any questions!

Age minimum: 18 (email amy@hupstatecircus.org for questions/exceptions)

Blending traditional juggling props with unusual materials, light, and illuminated objects to create optical illusions and analog 3D images.

Suggested age 8+. This show contains strobe lighting, which may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitivity.

ECDYSIS is a performance experience featuring Troy Lingbach. Performance art meets aerial sculpture meets dance party. Offering a critique of capitalism and the consumer relationship to plastic, the artist pushes the limits of their body, equated to innocuous waste, through performance art and circus. 

Bar hosted by Open Space Cider opens at 6:00pm (boozy & sober). Show begins 7:15pm. More details to come.

Suggested age 18+. This show contains themes and references to drug use and may contain flashing lights.

4 hours of circus fun for all ages to close out the festival weekend!

Featuring performances by: 

• Joy and Aaron

• Rebel Arts Youth Circus

• Village Circus

• High Mowing Circus Studies Program

This is a FREE outdoor event at the Ithaca Children's Garden.