Circen Dolomites Festival (in Moena)

Contemporary circus comes to Moena

The Circen Dolomites Festival is one of the most original contemporary circus events in the Alps. Born from the experience of the Circensema group and the INOUT Social Cooperative of the Val di Fassa, it brings jugglers, acrobats, tightrope walkers, and street performers to town squares and mountain peaks alike. Defined as the highest circus festival in Italy, the event takes place across various municipalities in the valley, including Moena, in the province of Trento, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.

Free performances in the town squares

In Moena, the events are concentrated in the historic town squares—specifically Piaz de Ramon and Piaz de Sotegrava—where, on summer evenings, the public can enjoy free contemporary circus acts, juggling, acrobatics, and street theater. In case of bad weather, the performances are moved to the nearby Navalge Theater, ensuring the program continues regardless of the conditions.

A festival spread across towns and mountains

The Circen Dolomites Festival is not tied to a single location: its identity is that of an itinerant and widespread festival. Over several days, it visits multiple municipalities in the Val di Fassa and offers performances at high altitudes, accessible via ski lifts and hiking trails, amidst alpine pastures, mountain huts, and Dolomite panoramas. Alongside the evening shows, there are moments dedicated to families and children, workshops, and activities focused on environmental education, in harmony with the setting of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

International artists

The program brings together companies and artists from various countries, showcasing different languages of contemporary circus: from juggling to clowning, and object manipulation to acrobatics. Among the headliners announced for the Moena events are names such as Simone Romanò with the show Hop-Hop and Cho Kairin with MONSTERSTROKE. Admission to the shows is free.

Why it's worth it

Attending a show at the Circen Dolomites Festival in Moena means experiencing contemporary circus in a unique setting, with the peaks of the Val di Fassa as a backdrop. It is an opportunity to combine a mountain vacation with a distinct cultural experience, suitable for the whole family and capable of transforming the town squares into open-air stages.