Explanations in easy language about the European Youth Circus
The European Youth Circus is a festival.
Young artists from Europe come to Wiesbaden.
They show their skills in a large circus tent.
The tent is located on the market square in Wiesbaden.
The festival is from October 22 to 25, 2026.
What does the festival show?
The performers demonstrate strength and flexibility.
They do handstands.
They build human pyramids.
They perform aerial acrobatics.
To do this, they use long ribbons or a large hoop.
Jugglers toss balls or clubs into the air.
They catch the objects again.
Tightrope walkers balance on a thin rope.
Dancers perform breakdancing.
Breakdancing is a athletic dance performed on the ground and while standing.
The dancers spin and stand on their heads.
Breakdancing requires strength, balance, and a feel for the music.
The performances are very impressive.
You see what people can do with their bodies.
The performers move to the music.
There are quiet and loud moments.
Who are the artists?
The performers are young people.
They are between 12 and 25 years old.
They’ll be showing off their talents at the festival.
They can win prizes.
They get to meet other artists.
Everyone has a good time in Wiesbaden.
No one is excluded because of their background, language, or appearance.
Clothing and rules
The atmosphere in the circus tent is relaxed.
You don’t need to dress up.
There are many families with children there.
You can clap if you feel like it.
You can also stand up if you need to.
Everyone is sitting in their seats.
There is a break after about an hour.
The break lasts 20 to 30 minutes.
You can eat, drink, or go to the restroom.
You can also stay seated.
After the break, there is another hour of the program.
Location of the festival
The festival is held in the market square in Wiesbaden.
There is a large circus tent there.
The tent has a vestibule with an entrance.
The vestibule contains restrooms and a concession stand.
Between the entrance area and the big circus tent, staff check the tickets.
Inside the big circus tent, staff help people find their seats.
There are about 1,000 people in the tent.
It can get loud at times because of the clapping and music.
The lighting changes during the show.
The lights can be colorful.
The lights can move.
The lights can flash.
Admission tickets
You have to buy a ticket.
There are four performances.
Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m.
Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 at 3 p.m.
Ticket prices and purchase
Prices depend on the seat.
The more expensive the ticket, the better the view.
The tent is round, and the stage is in the middle.
The seats are arranged around the stage.
Tickets cost 22, 35, 49, or 63 euros on Thursday and Friday.
People with disabilities [NS1] pay less.
They must have a disability rating of 70 or higher.
In that case, tickets cost 17, 26, 32, or 40 euros.
Tickets on Saturday and Sunday cost 28 euros, 41 euros, 63 euros, or 79 euros.
People with disabilities pay less.
They must have a disability rating of 70 or higher.
In that case, tickets cost 17, 26, 32, or 40 euros.
Companions do not pay.
Schoolchildren, students, and apprentices also pay a reduced price.
People with disabilities
Service dogs are welcome.
Please register in advance by email.
The email address is european.youth.circuswiesbadende
Wheelchair spaces are available at every performance.
Please register in advance by email.
The email address is european.youth.circuswiesbadende
Audio description is available for some performances.
This is a description for people with visual impairments.
Please contact us in advance via email.
The email address is european.youth.circuswiesbadende
Buy tickets
Tickets will be available starting August 1, 2026.
You can buy the tickets online.
The website is www.frankfurtticket.de.
You can also buy the tickets at the tourist information office in Wiesbaden.
The address is Marktplatz 1, 65183 Wiesbaden.
Approach
You can take the bus to the “Dern’sches Gelände” stop.
You can park your car in the Parkhaus Markt underground parking garage.
There are parking spaces for people with disabilities.
Food and drink
There is a stand in the awning.
You can buy food and drinks there.
They have bratwurst, popcorn, and other food.
Toilets
There are portable restrooms available.
There is also an accessible restroom.
District culture, performing arts, music, artistry
Address
65185 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transport: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 262, 45, 46, 47, 48, E, N2, N4, N5, N9, N10, N11, N12, X26.
Telephone
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday closed.