TOURING, PROGRAMMING AND FUNDING BIG TOPS IN EUROPE ECOLOGY: A CASE STUDY OF BIAC’S VILLAGE CHAPITEAUX

Explore Touring, programming and funding big tops in Europe: Ecology - A Case Study of BIAC’s Village Chapiteaux, a compelling deep-dive into the ecological transformation of one of Europe’s flagship circus events. This case study, part of Circostrada’s Touring, programming and funding big tops in Europe, examines the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its iconic big top village in Marseille. Through successes, challenges, and practical insights, it highlights how sustainability can be woven into large-scale cultural events. Developed within the CS VOICES project, it aims to inspire other circus organisations to embrace eco-responsibility as a core value. Join Circostrada in reimagining the future of circus—one that balances creativity with care for the planet.

The case study is written by Axel Satgé and Déborah Boëno, authors of the Touring, programming and funding big tops in Europe Thematic Guide.