37th Swiss
Juggling Convention
Winterthur

Schedule

Details below

Friday, 30.8.2024 from 15:00

Saturday, 31.8.2024

Sunday, 1.9.2024


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Workshops

The Workshops are a great opportunity to learn new things. Anyone who wants to can offer a workshop to pass on their knowledge and skills. Anyone who is interested can take part.

Planned Workshops and whishlist

If you would like to offer a workshop, you can enter your details in the table above. Of course, you can still register your workshop spontaneously and only on site at the workshop wall near the infopoint.

In any case, please register again on site at the workshop wall at the convention and add the exact meeting point.

You can also add workshop requests. To do this, switch to the “Workshop requests” sheet at the bottom left. This can serve as a suggestion for workshop providers, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to find someone to offer a workshop for every request.

If you have any questions, feel free to use the contact form.

Workshops
Photo from Marc Keller - StudioGutenswil
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Spontaneous Open Stage: Showcase Your Tricks

Friday 30.08.2024 from 18:00 to 21:00

Welcome to the Open Stage! This is your chance to share your talent and skills with fellow jugglers, acrobats, and enthusiasts. Whether you have a cool trick, a captivating routine, or just want to perform something on the spot, this is the perfect platform for you.

The Open Stage is designed to be an open performance area, much like a street performance, where you can step up and show what you've got. No need to sign up in advance – simply seize the moment and dazzle the audience with your skills. It's all about celebrating the joy of juggling and acrobatics and the creativity of our community.

We also have a music box available, so you can play your music while you perform 🎶. This is a self-organized event without a host, where participants are encouraged to organize themselves and shape the proceedings.

Come along, take the stage, and let's create an unforgettable experience together! ✨

Spontaneous Open Stage: Showcase Your Tricks
Photo from Bernard Gisin - juggling.ch
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Universal Juggling Battle

Saturday, 31.08.2024, 13:00: Qualification
Sunday, 1.9.2024, 14:30: Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Final

What are the Universal Juggling Battles?

Poi vs. Clubs. Ring vs. Diabolo. Hula Hoop vs. Devil Stick. Following the principles of a breakdance battle, jugglers compete against each other in exciting 1-on-1 duels. Show your best skills with your props in your style, thrill the audience, feel the music, and above all: have fun!

Check out an example of how the Universal Juggling Battles work at the following links: Battle Division HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

Concept and Rules

  • Every juggler can participate, regardless of skill level.
  • The choice of juggling or flow props is free.
  • In a knockout system, participants compete 1 against 1. The winner advances to the next round.
  • You have two chances per battle to showcase your skills, with no time limit.
  • The jury evaluates style, difficulty, performance, and flow to decide who advances.
  • The top 8 from the qualification round on Saturday advance to the quarterfinals on Sunday.

Registration for Qualification on Saturday

Sign up now at the following link: Sign up

You can also register at the info desk until Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Or just come early to the battles (12:45 PM) and register with Christof Haller (see Team on the website).

We're Looking for People for the Jury

Are you an experienced juggler who has participated in numerous juggling conventions but doesn't want to participate in the juggling battles yourself?
Then we need you! ❤️ Sign up here: Sign up

We look forward to the Universal Juggling Battles – whether as a participant, jury member, or spectator. Together, let's make this battle an unforgettable event!

Universal Juggling Battle
Photo from Simon Monai
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Gala show

Saturday, 31.08.2024, doors 18:00, begin 18:30

The gala show is a public show in the Neuhegi gym. Enjoy various spectacular juggling and artistic performances for about 1.5 hours.

Admission free - collection.

Gala show
Photo from Simon Monai
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Firespace

Saturday, 31.08.2024, ca 21:00

The Firespace starts right after the Gala Show.
Let yourself be enchanted by the fire and round off the evening.
The real fire show starts at 22:00.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Firespace is organized in collaboration with the association Flowarts. flowarts.ch

Firespace
Photo from Simon Monai
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Business Meeting

Sunday, 1.9.2024, 10:00

The «Swiss Juggling Association» promotes juggling and related arts in Switzerland. In particular, it promotes the realisation of the yearly Swiss Juggling Convention somewhere in Switzerland.

The Business Meeting is the general assembly of the association. The thing everyone looks forward to, is the vote where the next Swiss Juggling Convention will be held. Everyone participating at the meeting can vote.

If you're interested to organize a juggling convention yourself, it's best to get in contact with us before the juggling festival via contact form. We are happy to provide insights into the organisation process.

Information to help organising a Swiss Juggling Convention and further information about the «Swiss Juggling Association» can be found here: www.juggling.ch/sja/sja.html

Furthermore, the association is looking for people interested to join the board.

Business Meeting
Photo from Marc Keller - StudioGutenswil
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Juggling Games

Sunday, 1.9.2024, 13:00

The juggling games are one of the highlights and take place at almost every juggling convention. There are many ways to combine juggling with games for young and old, whether beginner or advanced.

A classic example is endurance where everyone starts juggling at the same time and whoever juggles the longest wins. Other classic games are for example 3 clubs limbo or diabolo toss.

Juggling Games
Photo from Roope Uola @roopeuola