May 27, 2025

Theatre, Circus, Music - ARENA Festival Returns June 5-19

Prague Morning

The ARENA Festival, created by the Forman Brothers Theatre, is returning to Prague for its eighth edition from June 5 to 19, once again bringing a rich mix of theatre, new circus, music, and visual art.

This year’s main stage welcomes Cirque Trottola, the acclaimed French troupe known for its raw, poetic style, with its newest performance, “Strano.”

Joining them is Circus Ronaldo, the celebrated Belgian ensemble, performing “Swing”, a high-energy act filled with music and motion. Also featured is Giullo Vizcaíno, world champion in freestyle tumbling, who will present “POI,” a unique piece built around the hypnotic movement of spinning tops.

Families will find plenty to enjoy aboard the Tajemství boat, docked at Rašínovo nábřeží, where the Forman Brothers Theatre teams up with Puppets Without Borders to present the children’s show “Circus Los Animales Fantásticos.”

As always, entry to the festival grounds is free, and this year introduces a discounted ticket bundle for all foreign performances and family admission packages.

“ARENA 2025 has a truly rotating rhythm,” said Petr Forman, the festival’s artistic director. “Strano continues the Trottola tradition of deeply engaging performances. With **‘Swing,’ Circus Ronaldo brings their signature mix of humor and skill, joined by Czech singer and dancer Rozálie, appearing exclusively at ARENA. And POI offers something entirely different — an immersive experience built around the Czech káča or spinning top.”

In addition to headline performances, ARENA offers a lively accompanying program of concerts, creative workshops, and open-air events for children and adults alike. All activities take place either at the ERPET Center or on the Tajemství boat.

What Is the ARENA Festival?

First held in 2017, the ARENA Open Air Festival was founded by Matěj and Petr Forman, sons of director Miloš Forman, and known for their imaginative and boundary-pushing theatrical work.

ARENA is not limited to one form — instead, it blends new circus, theatre, and multimedia, aiming to reflect the evolution of artistic expression in today’s world.

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