The story of the Winter Circus

A story of glorious circus acts, visionary garage owners and tenacious urban planners.  The Winter Circus opens its doors once again.

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Discover a new meeting place in the city. Nestled between the Krook (city library) and the Vooruit (concert hall), in a vibrant neighbourhood with shops, cafés and eateries where everyone can feel at home. Modest and tucked away on the outside, but once inside, not only a surprising history of circus shows, horse-dressage and vintage cars unfolds.  The Wintercircus finally opens its doors after years of abandonment. Discover this compelling story of diligent labor, determination and willfulness, visionary ideas, air castles, old and new techniques and innovation.

Travel with us into the illustrious past of one of Europe's largest permanent circuses. Step into the modernity of the former Garage Mahy and glimpse the future of this new attraction.

Some areas may not be accessible the day of your visit due to an event organized by the management of the Wintercircus.

Today it is the turn of a consortium of top entrepreneurs to transform the iconic Winter Circus into a place of wonder.

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