Outdoor Activations
Taking the circus out of the tent and into the heart of the community.
There is a unique power in reclaiming public space. Circus EVO’s outdoor activations are designed to transform the familiar into the extraordinary—turning city parks, town squares, and industrial landscapes into breathtaking arenas of wonder. We specialize in high-visibility, large-scale spectacles that are accessible to all and impossible to forget.
The Art of the Site-Specific
We don’t just bring a show to a location; we build a show for the location. Our team excels at integrating elite circus artistry with the existing architecture and natural beauty of your space.
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Public Festivals & Concerts: High-octane performances that anchor festival lineups and create "shared-memory" milestones for thousands of attendees.
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Civic Celebrations & Grand Openings: Marking community milestones with vertical dance, high-wire acts, and custom rigging that utilizes the local skyline.
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Immersive Park Takeovers: Multi-station performances that allow audiences to wander through a transformed landscape, discovering magic around every corner.
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Industrial & Non-Traditional Spaces: From warehouses to bridges, we find the "theatrical soul" in unconventional environments.
Past Projects
"LOST to ME"
Charlotte International Arts Festival 2024
A 15-Minute Performance created for the Charlotte International Arts Festival by Blumenthal. Performed 6 times in one weekend, the piece combined original live music, Duo Acrobatics, and Chinese Pole.
The piece takes place atop a giant letter, following the story of a World War 2 Love story inspired by real letters written from the Grandparents of Musician and Composer Bella Nona.
"IGNITE"
Winston-Salem Square Park
A 45-minute show performed in 2024 as a free public event in Winston-Salem. Combining a 4-piece band with 7 Acrobats from across the U.S.
The piece was inspired by the history of Winston-Salem. Following a group of Circus Artist Travelers who arrive for the first time to discover a city of 'Arts and Innovation'.
"Passages"
LeBauer Park, Greensboro North Carolina 2022
A One Hour Site-Specific show created for Greensboro Downtown Parks as a part of the Artist-in-Residence Program. With over 1,000 attendees in one day, this performance brought together community to celebrate stories which make us who we are. In addition to the full length performance, EVO created 3 smaller performances across 4 months and performed over 30 times in the parks.
