contemporary dance and
circus festival in orivesi
Finland

sysäys

Coming again Sat 25.7.2026! More information coming later.

Performer at Sysäys festival. A contemporary juggler with a large balloon and theatretical lights.

Sysäys festival in Oriveden Kampus. A circus performer balancing an object on top of his head and a big audience watching him. People are outside and it's summer.

Sysäys festival in Orivesi Campus. A circus perfomer is on top of a minibus playing an electric guitare.

art that moves you

Sysäys festival offers one day of exciting, artistically high-quality contemporary dance and circus performances at Orivesi campus.

A program for all ages: experience art that moves you – whether you are the youngest in the family or a keen art consumer!

The festival was awarded the Orivesi City Cultural Event of the Year Award in 2025.

The association also arranges throughout the year performances, residencies and other activities.

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Open call for dance and circus films!

We are seeking dance and circus short films for a screening taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The screening will be held in Orivesi, at the Orivesi Suoja building. We are able to offer a small screening fee of €50 (invoiced). Apply by December 8, 2025 . We are looking for films with a maximum duration of 20 minutes. We are especially interested in films that relate thematically to nature or the environment. The primary form of expression in the film should be dance,