The festival, running for 18 consecutive days, serves not only as a platform for performance but also as a meeting ground, a place of exchange and creation that fosters connections among professionals from different countries.
Claire Ducreux brings to Hannover her solo piece De paseo, a whimsical encounter between a restless bench and a dancer yearning to sit. Performances will take place from 15 to 27 July at 7:00 p.m.
Cris Clown will present UFA, the airborne clown, from 8 to 27 July at 6:30 p.m.
The dance company Elelei will revive its debut piece A ciegas (Blindly) in Hannover, a duet exploring the impact of sudden life changes, culminating in an unexpected and penetrating twist. It will be performed from 8 to 27 July at 7:00 p.m.
Itinerània, a street theatre company, will install its Laberint at Kleines Fest. This experience, designed for the whole family, invites visitors to discover their own path. Open from 8 to 27 July, between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Finally, the Manolo Alcántara company will bring Maña to Germany—an homage to craftsmanship, ingenuity, and the timeless principles of construction.
This year’s Catalan participation marks the beginning of a broader collaboration between Germany and Catalonia in the field of circus and street arts. The 2025 edition thus serves as a prelude to an expanded exchange programme planned for 2026.
KLEINES FEST
Kleines Fest is an international cultural festival held since 1986 in the Großer Garten, within the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, Hannover. Organised by the city council, it has become a key event for both local and international audiences, with a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Many attendees enjoy a picnic in the gardens before the performances begin.
During the festival, artists from around the world offer shows across up to 30 stage areas spread throughout the gardens, with some 4,000 spectators each evening. The main genres represented include juggling, acrobatics, dance, circus, clowning, interactive installations, and roving performances.
