Young Stage Basel

2 to 6 May 2024

Young Stage is the biggest circus festival in Switzerland and one of the most eminent in the world. This is where young artists begin shining careers.

Springboard for the circus acts of tomorrow

Young Stage offers the best young professional artists in the world a platform on which to present their talent and skill to an audience. Creativity knows no boundaries when comedy combines with acrobatics and the artists tell stories with their routines.

Young Stage is also a competition that gives performers a chance to win awards and bookings.

Tickets are still available!

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Good to know.

  • The International Circus Festival Young Stage Basel is the place to see the world’s best young circus artists perform in front of an international jury. At Young Stage, the circus stars show off more than just their artistry: across six shows, they present their messages and life stories on stage – the performances range from spectacular, to poetic, to funny, to surprising.

  • Every room is wheelchair-accessible. The Parkhaus Messe offers five parking spaces on the fourth floor for recipients of IV invalidity insurance. Tickets for wheelchair spaces can be booked via e-mail.

    This is where people with disabilities can find information on the accessibility of hotels, museums and events, so that they can plan their visit to Basel in advance.