The Cannonball 2025

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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival

May 23-June 1, 2025

The PCCF is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, presenting artists from our vibrant and growing contemporary circus community and bringing ground-breaking artists from across the nation and beyond to Philadelphia. Full-length shows that blend acrobatics, dance, theater, and storytelling to push the boundaries of performance will be the centerpiece of the programming, with plenty of opportunities to see world-class acts and new experiments as well. At its heart, contemporary circus is about defying limitations, reimagining what’s possible, and creating breathtaking moments of connection.

The Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

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Lead Support Provided by:

Benjamin Camp and the CCSJ Team

The William Penn Foundation Matching Gifts Program

FESTIVAL PRODUCERS
Anne & Edward Wagner, Linda & David Glickstein, Donna Hunt & Christopher Deephouse

HONORARY PRODUCERS
Shelley Z Green & Michael Golden Jr.

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Benjamin Camp and the CCSJ Team

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As the first and largest hub of the Philly Fringe, Cannonball 2025 explodes across four venues and seven stages during the whole month of September, presenting risk-taking new work from independent artists. By presenting works back-to-back, surrounded by delicious lounge spaces, we foster creative collisions and community conversation. We offer artists the option to buy-in, co-produce, and apply for paid special presentation tracks.