Jena, April 08, 2026 – Compagnie Freikopf will guest perform at the Kulturarena on the Jenaer Theatervorplatz in the summer of 2026. With their piece „Espresso Variété“, the group promises a fast-paced circus and theater spectacle under the open sky.
- What: Circus and theater spectacle „Espresso Variété“ by Compagnie Freikopf
- When: Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Where: Theatervorplatz, Jena (Kulturarena)
- Program & Info: www.kulturarena.de
Avant-garde Street Theater Meets Acrobatics
The festival program of this year’s Kulturarena in Jena is enriched by an artistic highlight. With „Espresso Variété“, Compagnie Freikopf brings a production to the stage that disguises itself as unconventional street cabaret. Four artists and a live musician transform the square into a fictional, lively café for one hour.
The audience can expect a dynamic mix of various circus disciplines. The group’s repertoire includes juggling, handstand and partner acrobatics, dance trapeze, artistic cycling, and performances in the Cyr Wheel. The performance is rounded off by surprising object manipulations involving clinking coffee cups and shaky tables, which, according to the organizers, merge into a poetic togetherness of technique, humor, and magic.
Every summer, the Kulturarena transforms the Theatervorplatz in the heart of Jena into an international open-air concert and theater hall. Since 1992, the festival has attracted tens of thousands of visitors annually and has had a lasting impact on the city’s cultural life. In addition to international music greats, theater, circus arts, and film evenings traditionally form the core pillars of the weeks-long open-air event. This year, the festival runs from July 8 to August 23.
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