Madison Circus Space is proud to host a wide variety of events every year, ranging from low-key variety shows and open mic nights to circus-themed movie nights, seasonal productions, and polished performances by professional artists. We hope you will come join us for our next event!
Upcoming Events
Guest Aerial Workshops with Dan Saab - Join the amazing NYC-based Dan Saab for a series of guest aerial workshops at MCS! See schedule, descriptions, and pricing below. SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 6th: Sling Workshops 4:30-6pm: Above the Loop 6-7:30pm: Low Hammock Flow 7:30-9pm: The Drop Shop Thursday, May 7th: Lyra Workshops 5:30-7pm: Dynamic Movement 7-8:30pm: Lyra Flow WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Above the Loop (Sling): This workshop deals with mostly leaving behind the bottom of the sling and venturing into the area in fabric above to incorporate more airborne-driven vocabulary into our sling practice. We will be learning some sling-specific vocabulary as well as incorporating movement that can be found on split silks to translate over to this apparatus. * Prerequisites: Unassisted aerial invert from standing in the hammock, hold an inverted position for at least 10 seconds, previous experience with sling or split silks in some capacity, be able to climb a fabric and footlock Low Hammock Flow (Sling): In this workshop, we will practice maneuvering through different sequences that mainly take place in the loop of the sling. This will cover rolls in and out of wraps as well as different poses throughout. * Prerequisites: Familiarity and comfort in back straddle and standing, be able to… ...Continue ReadingPast Events
Cirque du Sylvee – November 23 - Cirque du Sylvee A Vaudeville Circus Spectacular at The Sylvee Saturday, November 23 ?????? ???????? ????? ???? (6PM) Madison Circus… ...Continue Reading
Grand Opening Open House - On Friday, October 25, 2019 we invite you to join us in our brand new built-for-circus space at 2082 Winnebago… ...Continue Reading
Night at the Soccer Stadium! - MCS at Forward Madison Soccer Game! Madison Circus Space will be the nonprofit spotlight at the Tuesday, Sept 17 Forward… ...Continue Reading
Circus Jazz Brunch – June 8, 10:30am – 12:00pm - Circus Jazz Brunch is a collaboration between Madison Circus Space and Greater Madison Jazz Consortium, featuring the live jazz music… ...Continue Reading
Eventide – Saturday, June 8 - Eventide is a multidisciplinary piece produced and performed by modern circus performer and dancer, Kyle Driggs and Andrea Murillo, that… ...Continue Reading
Caturday at the Big Top, Saturday, May 18, 7-8:30pm - What happens when the cats take over the circus?! Madison Circus Space Hosts Caturday at the Big Top, Saturday, May… ...Continue Reading
March Mania – Madison Circus Space Style - 5 weeks, 5 shows! Every Saturday in March at 7pm come see feats of strength, daring, dexterity, grace, or comedy.… ...Continue Reading
Halloween Business After 5 at Madison Circus Space, October 30, 5-7pm - Join MESBA members for the last Business After 5 in 2018 at Madison Circus Space on Tuesday, October 30 from… ...Continue Reading
Join the Circus for Halloween - Come one, come all to a fundraiser like nothing you’ve seen before! Madison Circus Space members cordially invite you to… ...Continue Reading
Makeshift Festival - MCS is proud to be a sponsor of Makeshift Festival! Meet us on the Tenney Park Island for an unforgettable… ...Continue Reading
Groundbreaking World’s Only Circus, Housing, Artist Studios Development - World’s Only Circus, Mixed-income Housing, Artist Studios Groundbreaking, July 18 Join in celebrating the groundbreaking of the world’s only… ...Continue Reading
Workshops with Lauren Breunig April 2 - Aerial Fabric: Creative Climbs and Dramatic Descents, 2:00 - 3:30 Instantly amp up your fabric performance by incorporating new climbs… ...Continue Reading
James the Magician, February 24 - Come celebrate 30 years of magic with James the Magician! James will be performing his award-winning magic, with a full… ...Continue Reading
Nutcracker: The Holiday Classic With a Circus Twist! - Dozens of circus artists of all ages and skill levels will perform to the classic holiday music of the Nutcracker… ...Continue Reading
Circus on TV - The Madison Circus Space is proud to present Circus on TV! This TV-themed show will also feature highly entertaining… ...Continue Reading
MishMash Show, Saturday March 10 - Join us for a variety of local talent including comedy, live music, circus and more! Interested in performing? Submit your… ...Continue Reading
Madison Flow Show, Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM - The Madison Flow Show will be an event to celebrate the flow arts in Madison! All proceeds will go to… ...Continue Reading MishMash Show! Saturday, December 2nd - Join us for a variety of local talent including comedy, live music, circus and more! Interested in performing? Submit your… ...Continue Reading
Circus After Dark October 20 & 21, 2017 - Presented by After Dark Productions and Swing State Aerial It's the perfect love affair - burlesque and circus have come… ...Continue Reading
Gallery Night! Friday, October 6 - Here is your chance to visit the Madison Circus Space, talk with some of its members, watch and learn about… ...Continue Reading