ARTinCIRCO Contemporary Circus Festival - Ozzano

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026, the ARTinCIRCO contemporary circus festival inaugurates Arena Fellini, bringing the magic of circus into an open-air theatre.

A weekend of shows, workshops, and concerts for all ages, with aperitifs and snacks surrounded by the greenery of the Gessi and Calanchi Park (Settefonti area, Ozzano dell’Emilia).

• Saturday 23 May - 6:00 PM
  LOST IN ROCK by Freakclown
  Musical clowning, slapstick, and comedy – Everything they shouldn’t do, they do: they get lost among musical notes while trying to put on a concert, but through mishaps and nonsense they reveal their best side in a collective game of performance.
  • Before the show: circus workshops for everyone from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Following the show: The Harlows in concert.

• Sunday 24 May - 5:00 PM
  THE TIME OF A SUNSET by Chiara Abbà and Marilù D’Andria
  Aerial acrobatic dance – A 70-litre tub filled with water acts as a counterweight to aerial acrobatics: every movement, jump, and twist is enriched by the presence of water taking center stage. The delicacy of physical contact translates into a wordless dialogue. The performance features original live music and real-time creation with water sounds.
  • Before the show: circus workshops for everyone from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Following the show: The Harlows in concert.

ARTinCIRCO Festival is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the Municipality of Ozzano dell’Emilia, and is part of Bologna Estate 2026, the program of events promoted and coordinated by the Municipality of Bologna and the Metropolitan City of Bologna – Bologna-Modena Tourist Territory.