Acrobatics in an illuminated circus tent

ON THE EDGE – Festival for Experimental Circus Arts

Name: ON THE EDGE – Festival for Experimental Circus Arts
Start: 2026-11-04
End: 2026-11-13
Location: Theater am Werk im Kabelwerk – Festivalzentrum

Nov 4–13

Theater am Werk im Kabelwerk – Festivalzentrum, 1120Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 WienDirections

Entry €13
Ticket needed
Booking needed
Indoors

Varies by venue, e.g. €21, reduced €18

Tickets on oeticket

Source: Theater am Werk / ON THE EDGE

What to expect

Circus meets dance, object theatre and live music: ON THE EDGE brings ten artistic projects to Vienna. Its festival centre is the Kabelwerk in Meidling, with further performances at Petersplatz and Dschungel Wien. Acrobatics workshops at Tanzquartier and the free Take Care conference on 7 November round out the programme. On 14 November, Sinking Sideways leads Project Dramaturgy: 1–5 pm at TQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, for professional artists. Register through the TQW ticket shop; individual performances are listed in the stage section.

Programme

Upcoming dates

Wed 4 Nov, 14:30–16:30
Fluid Acrobatics – Lawrence RitchieTQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
Thu 5 Nov, 14:30–16:30
Fluid Acrobatics – Lawrence RitchieTQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
Fri 6 Nov, 14:30–16:30
Fluid Acrobatics – Lawrence RitchieTQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 10:00
Take Care: welcomeTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 10:15
Take Care: Relationally Curious – Anna MendelssohnTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 10:40
Take Care: Circus, Science & Care – Rogier van RijinTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 11:15–13:00
Take Care: Relationally Curious – workshopTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 11:15–13:00
Take Care: Fit Your Brain – workshopTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 11:15–13:00
Take Care: Bodies that Care – workshopTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 14:30–15:10
Take Care: four short filmsTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 15:10–16:40
Take Care: Conscious Creatures – panelTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 14 Nov, 13:00–17:00
Project Dramaturgy – Sinking SidewaysTQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien

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House of Navigating Angst (festival hub), 1150

Visitors in a contemporary Viennese gallery

What to expect

VIENNA ART WEEK takes place from 6 to 13 November under the theme “Navigating Angst”. Museums, galleries and studios across Vienna host tours, talks, exhibitions and performances. The House of Navigating Angst festival hub is at Goldschlagstraße 1, with its exhibition open daily from 1 to 7 pm on 7–13 November. During the Open Studio Days on 7 and 8 November, artists welcome visitors to their studios from 1 to 6 pm. Festival events are free; registration is required for some activities.

Wed, Nov 4 · 20:00

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – extra Classic Sneak screening

Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus, 1010

What to expect

Stadtkino screens Michel Gondry’s film starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in an additional showing following October’s Classic Sneak. It follows a couple who have memories of their relationship erased. The screening on 4 November starts at 8 pm.

Thu, Nov 5 · 17:30

The Fabric of Memories – Thursday Studio

Wien Museum Karlsplatz, 1040

Illustrative scene: adults work with fabric pieces in a shared studio

What to expect

In this Thursday studio workshop, participants use textiles to explore personal memories, ideas and visions. Isabel Termini and Marcela Torres lead the session at Wien Museum Karlsplatz on 5 November from 5.30 to 8 pm. Meet in the foyer about five minutes before it starts. Tickets cost €10.

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ON THE EDGE – Festival for Experimental Circus Arts

Nov 4–13

Theater am Werk im Kabelwerk – Festivalzentrum, 1120Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 WienDirections

Entry €13
Ticket needed
Booking needed
Indoors

Varies by venue, e.g. €21, reduced €18

Tickets on oeticket

Source: Theater am Werk / ON THE EDGE

What to expect

Programme

Upcoming dates

Wed 4 Nov, 14:30–16:30
Fluid Acrobatics – Lawrence RitchieTQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
Thu 5 Nov, 14:30–16:30
Fluid Acrobatics – Lawrence RitchieTQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
Fri 6 Nov, 14:30–16:30
Fluid Acrobatics – Lawrence RitchieTQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 10:00
Take Care: welcomeTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 10:15
Take Care: Relationally Curious – Anna MendelssohnTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 10:40
Take Care: Circus, Science & Care – Rogier van RijinTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 11:15–13:00
Take Care: Relationally Curious – workshopTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 11:15–13:00
Take Care: Fit Your Brain – workshopTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 11:15–13:00
Take Care: Bodies that Care – workshopTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 14:30–15:10
Take Care: four short filmsTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 7 Nov, 15:10–16:40
Take Care: Conscious Creatures – panelTheater am Werk im Kabelwerk, Oswaldgasse 35A, 1120 Wien
Sat 14 Nov, 13:00–17:00
Project Dramaturgy – Sinking SidewaysTQW Studios, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien

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Nov 6–13

VIENNA ART WEEK 2026

House of Navigating Angst (festival hub), 1150

What to expect

Wed, Nov 4 · 20:00

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – extra Classic Sneak screening

Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus, 1010

What to expect

Thu, Nov 5 · 17:30

The Fabric of Memories – Thursday Studio

Wien Museum Karlsplatz, 1040

What to expect