Chamäleon

In the historic Art Nouveau ballroom of the Hackesche Höfe in Mitte, the Chamäleon shows what contemporary circus truly can do: acrobatics, dance, and stage art merge into poetic shows unknown to classical vaudeville. For Sunday dates, the same lower prices apply as during the week.

Chamäleon Berlin: Contemporary Circus in the Hackesche Höfe

The historic ballroom, where shows are held today, was fundamentally renovated and restored in 2004. Since then, Chamäleon has been the central hub in Berlin for Nouveau Cirque. Chamäleon deliberately focuses on contemporary circus rather than classical vaudeville. It is a creative space for innovative shows where dance, juggling, and acting come together simultaneously. So, Sunday afternoons in Berlin don’t have to be boring at all.

The audience sits at small tables, enjoying food and drinks. Many shows deliberately forgo language, telling their stories nonverbally, which makes Chamäleon particularly accessible to an international audience. This creates an atmosphere that is hardly found elsewhere in Berlin in this form.

Strong Program for Every Sunday in Berlin

In 2026, the Canadian circus company Machine De Cirque celebrates its Chamäleon debut with one of its most ambitious works: Kintsugi. Additionally, the drag circus stars of House of Circus bring their queer cabaret “Carnivale Royale” back to Berlin in a special Chamäleon edition. The program changes regularly, so returning guests can always look forward to something new.

Since its founding in 2004, Chamäleon has seen itself as a showcase for current artistic positions in the international circus scene. Its mission: to support circus artists in their work and make contemporary circus accessible to a broad audience. As a non-profit cultural institution, it is particularly important to Chamäleon to make contemporary circus accessible to everyone. So, if you want to make the most of your next Sunday, you should secure your tickets early.