Wellington Circus Trust

After more than a decade of training, performing, sweating, laughing, and growing together, the Circus Hub must leave its current space at Te Whaea. The Wellington Circus Trust has made the incredibly difficult decision not to renew the lease — the rising costs are no longer sustainable, and continuing as we are would put the Trust at significant financial risk.

This means that we will likely move out in January, and classes will pause after December while we work with our community to determine what comes next.

For many, the Hub has been more than a venue — it has been a second home. A place where people have discovered strength, confidence, artistry, and belonging. A place where teachers, students, and performers of every age have built something unique in Wellington.

Your contribution will help us secure the future of circus in Wellington by covering the essential costs of:

1. Moving and Safely Storing Our Specialised Circus Equipment - Rigging, mats, apparatus, and safety gear must be carefully relocated and stored to protect their integrity.

2. Meeting Mandatory Exit Costs at the Venue - Make-good requirements, essential repairs, and end-of-lease obligations must be fulfilled before we can hand back the space.

3. Covering Admin and Logistics Needed to Manage the Transition - This includes the operational and organisational work required to close the space correctly while planning the next chapter.

Every extra dollar will help us keep circus alive in Wellington by supporting:

- short-term options such as pop-up classes or shared-space training

- early set-up costs for a potential new home, model, or long-term space for the community

We will continue to communicate openly with the community about how funds are used and the future options we are exploring.

We know this news is upsetting and frustrating for many. Those feelings are valid.

Our aim is to preserve the skills, the equipment, and most importantly the community, so that when the next opportunity arises, we are ready to rebuild stronger than before.

Your support — whether financial or simply by sharing this page — helps ensure that circus in Wellington has a future.

If you or someone you know could assist, or is able to connect us with potential supporters, please get in touch via our volunteer form: https://forms.gle/YV3BNQkVJV5pgYMF9

Every contribution makes a difference. Every share helps.

Together, we can make sure this is not the end of circus in Wellington — just the beginning of its next chapter.

Thank you for standing with us.