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
24-hour Circathon - It's our birthday and we're going to celebrate, circus-style! Come join us for two days of free public programming as we turn 10. Attractions will include artist performances, ambient aerial, drop-in classes for kids and adults, carnival games, fire spinning, and so much more! Weather permitting, we'll have things to do both outside and in. Food can be purchased from the Jakarta Cafe food truck on the premises. All activities are free and no not require prior registration. A waiver must be signed before participating in any classes. The schedule of activities below is subject to change. Saturday June 17: 12-12:30pm opening parade 12:30-3pm: drop-in classes in lyra, sling, hoops, dance trapeze, and kids' movement 3-4pm: performances in sling, duo trapeze, comedy juggling, and dance trapeze 3:30-5pm: drop-in classes in flying trapeze 5:30-6pm: performances in duo sling, silks, and ripstick/sling 6-8:30pm: roller skating party (BYO gear) 8-9pm: drop-in classes in German wheel and yo-yo 9-10pm: outdoor performances in fire lyra & fire spinning Sunday June 18: 10-11am drop-in classes in German wheel and slackline 11am-12pm performances in silks, comedy juggling, duo trapeze and German wheel 12pm closing parade This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison… ...Continue Reading
The Anniversary Show - Join us in celebrating our tenth anniversary! This production will showcase some of the important people who founded MCS and helped it to thrive. Come be amazed by our acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and clowns as we take a trip through MCS history. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable at no cost. Please contact tickets@madisoncircusspace.com to transfer a ticket to another party or date. A small number of standing-room only tickets may be sold at the door on the night of the event depending on capacity. ...Continue Reading The Anniversary Show - Join us in celebrating our tenth anniversary! This production will showcase some of the important people who founded MCS and helped it to thrive. Come be amazed by our acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and clowns as we take a trip through MCS history. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable at no cost. Please contact tickets@madisoncircusspace.com to transfer a ticket to another party or date. A small number of standing-room only tickets may be sold at the door on the night of the event depending on capacity ...Continue Reading The Anniversary Show - Join us in celebrating our tenth anniversary! This production will showcase some of the important people who founded MCS and helped it to thrive. Come be amazed by our acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and clowns as we take a trip through MCS history. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable at no cost. Please contact tickets@madisoncircusspace.com to transfer a ticket to another party or date. A small number of standing-room only tickets may be sold at the door on the night of the event depending on capacity. ...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