Arts
Circus in Helsinki
Circus for kids in Helsinki
There are 5 clubs in Helsinki, training at 6 venues between them. Most groups run in Ruskeasuo, Kallio and East Centre. Groups take children from about 1 to 18, split by age and skill level.
Below is each club's own page with its age groups, contact details and location on the map. Filter the list by district if you want something close to home or school.
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Linnanmäen Sirkuskoulu
Ruskeasuo
Linnanmäen Sirkuskoulu offers hobby circus instruction for children and young people in Helsinki, in Ruskeasuo and Tapanila. Classes practise magic, juggling, balancing and all kinds of acrobatics. The school also organises holiday camps and short courses and has its own performing group.
Circus Helsinki association ry
Kallio
Circus Helsinki is the largest circus school in Finland, located in the Suvilahti area. The school offers classes in acrobatics, juggling, aerial arts, and other disciplines for children aged 1 and up, as well as adults.
Sirkus Magenta
East Centre
Sirkus Magenta is a social circus association that runs circus groups, camps and free neighbourhood circus clubs for children and young people in East Helsinki. Activities practise acrobatics, aerial acrobatics, juggling and trampoline in a low-threshold setting. The free groups operate in Itäkeskus, Meri-Rastila and Vuosaari, among other areas.
Woltti Helsinki
Lauttasaari
Woltti Helsinki is a trampoline park and circus school located in Lauttasaari. They offer guided acrobatics and circus lessons for children of all ages, as well as open jumping sessions.
Tanssiteatteri Hurjaruuth (Sirkuskoulu Tonttukoulu)
Kamppi / Ruoholahti
The circus school Tonttukoulu, run by Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth at the Cable Factory, offers goal-oriented but relaxed circus instruction for children and youth. Classes cover floor, pair and pyramid acrobatics, balancing, juggling and theatrical expression. Groups range from toddler circus (ages 1–3) to children's and youth classes (ages 4–15), plus family circus with an adult and an English-language International Family Circus.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does circus cost in Helsinki?
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Prices vary by club and activity. Exact prices are listed on each club's own page.
What age is circus suitable for?
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Age groups vary by club. Each club's own page lists the ages it accepts.
Where can I find circus clubs in Helsinki?
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Clubs are spread across the city and its districts. Use the map and filters above to find the location nearest to you.