The annual Winter Circus, produced by Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth, is a warm-hearted show for the whole family. It has been delighting audiences for over 30 years, since 1994, in the city of Helsinki, Finland. It is an annual Christmas season tradition for a great number of families and it also reaches new audiences every year. Overall, the intensive season of Winter Circus attracts almost 40 000 spectators yearly and it’s the much-awaited winter’s ray of light for many.

The performance and the ensemble are original every season. Winter Circus is accompanied by live musicians and the music is composed especially for the performance. The season includes about 10 weeks of practice (Mon-Fri) and about 7 weeks of performances (mostly Wed-Sun) and it runs from end of September 2027 until the end of January 2028.

Apply for the Winter Circus 2027–28 by filling in this form by 15.11.2026.

Please note that applications will only be accepted via the application form. No applications will be accepted via email.

For more information on the open call, visit the Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth website.