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The Zaragoza town that turns its streets into circus tents with open-air shows by acrobats, jugglers and clowns

For much of the year, life in this town in Zaragoza remains quiet beyond the usual sounds of everyday life. Conversations unfold, cars travel along the roads and children play in parks, but nothing disrupts the municipality’s routine. However, for the past nine years, there has been one weekend when the streets come alive and become an improvised stage for a host of unusual artists.
The Zaragoza town that turns its streets into circus tents with open-air shows by acrobats, jugglers and clowns

Utebo is preparing to “breathe circus” continuously for three days with the ninth edition of a program of activities that is now firmly established in the town. Acrobatics, juggling, banquine, Russian bar, one-handed handstands, rola-bola balancing, Chinese pole, clowning, aerial acts and, above all, plenty of humor will fill numerous spaces in Utebo for residents and visitors to enjoy.

From September 18 to 20, circus artists from near and far will arrive in the town, ready to amaze audiences with acts that will leave everyone open-mouthed. Alongside companies from Aragon and Spain, there will also be international performers from Italy, France, Argentina and the United States.

The program will begin on Friday, September 18, at 8:00 p.m. in the area around Utebo Town Hall with "Fins al cel-Spinish," a show that evokes space-time. It is a vital process that forms part of human DNA and will allow us to see how far the limits extend. The main event will take place on Saturday, September 19, at 8:30 p.m. with the International Grand Circus Gala.

FULL PROGRAM OF "UTEBO RESPIRA CIRCO"

Friday, September 18

8:00 p.m.: Spinish with Fins al Cel in the Town Hall area

Saturday, September 19

9:45–10:45 a.m.: Family circus workshop for young children at Espacio Joven. Ages: 4 to 8

10:30 a.m.: Cycle to Utebo Respira Circo

10:45–11:45 a.m.: Family circus workshop for older children at Espacio Joven. Ages: 8 to 12

12:00 p.m.: Le Polpesse with Attention à ta tête at Espacio Joven

6:00 p.m.: Totapedra with Pifia at Plaza España

7:30 p.m.: La Côte Folle with Entre bous i vaques in the Town Hall area

8:30 p.m.: International Grand Circus Gala at the Sports Palace – Limited capacity

Sunday, September 20

9:45 a.m.: Mudejar bicycle tour

12:00 p.m.: D’Click with Frágiles (work in progress) at Europa Park