About Pepe Dome
Pepe Dome is where circus arts and culture intersect — a place making performance accessible to people of every age and background.
Our story
The search for a space for contemporary circus began in 2006. Across several temporary venues (MUCCA, CircusHub, Sugar Mountain) the project grew until its official opening on 1 August 2025 in Munich's Ostpark. The geodesic dome with 8.5 m ceiling provides excellent acoustics and step-free access for spectacular shows and rigorous training.
Background & project idea
Pepe Dome is a geodesic dome with around 200 seats. Since August 2025 it serves as a stage, training space and cultural venue in Munich's Ostpark.
Before that, the Lunatico Theatre tent stood temporarily on the same spot. As part of the Nebourhoods project and the wind-down of Festspielhaus GmbH, the dome was handed over to us.
We reactivated it as a venue for contemporary circus and cultural formats — with the goal of creating a permanent cultural home in the Neuperlach neighbourhood. Talks are ongoing to integrate the dome into local urban development plans.
From 2026 the non-profit Circus Akademie München e.V. takes over operations to pursue artistic, educational and social goals.
Our areas
Three pillars of Pepe Dome: culture, education and research
Culture
- •Contemporary circus shows & guest performances
- •Festival formats (e.g. Freeman Festival, Zeit für Zirkus, Spiel:Art)
- •Community events (network meetups, themed evenings, cinema at the dome)
- •Children's programme (puppet theatre, clown shows, kids/youth circus performances)
Education
- •Open training for pros (funded by the Department of Arts)
- •Courses & workshops from beginner to advanced
- •Programmes for kids, teens and seniors
- •Educational programmes and partnerships with schools & cultural institutions
- •Training to become a circus educator / performer
Research
- •Partnerships with neighbourhood management focused on sustainability
- •University partnerships
- •Movement and sustainability
- •Design thinking for teachers
The PEPE ecosystem
Three pillars — one shared goal: to support and showcase circus arts as a contemporary art form.
Network & engagement
As an active part of the cultural scene we engage in various networks to promote the visibility and professionalisation of circus arts.
Stronger together
Collaboration & community
Our values
These principles guide our work and shape everything we do.
Artistic excellence
We aim for the highest quality in shows and training and champion circus arts as a contemporary art form.
Inclusion & community
Everyone is welcome — regardless of background or experience. Culture for all.
Sustainability
Creative reuse of materials over buying new — ecological responsibility matters to us.
Innovation
We experiment with new formats and technologies to reimagine circus.
Visit us at the Dome
Pepe Dome sits in the beautiful Ostpark in Munich — easy to reach by public transport and with parking nearby.
Albert-Schweitzer-Straße 62 (Theatron Ostpark)
81735 München