Kinderzirkus Piccolino eV

Kinderzirkus Piccolino eV is a non-profit circus for children and teenagers based in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany. The project allows young people to discover the world of circus in a collective environment where learning circus techniques is combined with creativity, artistic expression, and the joy of creating shows together.

The disciplines offered

Kinderzirkus Piccolino offers children the opportunity to discover a wide variety of disciplines. Activities include acrobatics , juggling , trampolining , hula-hooping , and trapeze . Through projects and performances, youngsters can also experiment with other forms of balance, object manipulation, stage presence, and clowning .

A gradual and collective approach

The Kinderzirkus Piccolino approach encourages participants to try different disciplines before gradually developing those that suit them best. Circus practice thus helps to develop coordination , balance , concentration , and physical abilities , but also creativity and self-confidence .

Teamwork plays a particularly important role in the project. Children and teenagers learn to work together, help each other, and create acts as a group. The young people participate in preparing programs that are then presented to the public in the actual Kinderzirkus Piccolino big top.

Themed shows

Each new production is built around a theme that connects the various acts and disciplines. In 2026 , for example, the circus created the show " Piccolino Robert Hollywood ," dedicated to the world of cinema and Hollywood classics. This production combined acrobatics, juggling, clowning, and various artistic performances. Public performances took place under the circus tent in Erfurt.

Presence in local cultural life

The Kinderzirkus Piccolino also participates in local events and festivals. This presence allows young artists to gain real performance experience and helps to integrate the association into the cultural life of Erfurt and the surrounding region.

The circus also occasionally offers activities allowing other children to discover circus arts. These circus-themed workshops allow children to try acrobatics, trampoline, juggling, hula-hoop, or trapeze before presenting their newly acquired skills in a short performance.

Through its training, creations and shows, Kinderzirkus Piccolino offers children and teenagers a space where they can experience circus arts, develop their physical and artistic abilities, express their ideas and participate in a true collective adventure .