Culture on Steps with Chris and Iris in Ulm: Acrobatics Under Open Sky
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An evening full of balance, humor, and astonished gazes in Ulm
On June 24, 2026, Culture on Steps brings contemporary circus to the stage at the open-air forum of the Ulm City Library with Chris and Iris. The duo presents GAP of 42 as poetic hand-to-hand acrobatics that play with humor, precision, and surprising lightness. Admission is free. ([kultur-in-ulm.de](https://www.kultur-in-ulm.de/veranstaltung/52429/))
When size difference becomes an artwork
Two bodies, two perspectives, a shared rhythm: Chris and Iris transform their difference into a fascinating event experience. The performance combines extraordinary acrobatics with fine humor and a clear artistic idea. It is this blend that gives the evening its unique event atmosphere. ([kultur-in-ulm.de](https://www.kultur-in-ulm.de/veranstaltung/52429/))
Award-winning artistry with international experience
Chris Schlunk and Iris Pelz met at the Academy for Circus and Performance Art in Tilburg and have been working internationally at festivals, theaters, and varietés for years. Their work has received multiple awards, including a silver medal at the Mondial du Cirque de Demain festival and the Baden-Württemberg Small Arts Prize. This makes the date in Ulm a strong point of the event planning professionally. ([chris-iris.com](https://www.chris-iris.com/en-gb/about?utm_source=openai))
Open-air forum with urban summer flair
The open-air forum of the glass pyramid is regarded as an open cultural venue for the summer. The Ulm City Library describes the building with its distinctive glass pyramid, located at Vestgasse 1, and accessible entry. For visitors from the region, it also features a conveniently reachable location in the city center and proximity to paid parking garages and the Rathaus tram stop. ([stadtbibliothek.ulm.de](https://stadtbibliothek.ulm.de/global/datenpool/organisationseinheiten/stadt-ulm/kultur/stadtbibliothek-ulm/zentralbibliothek))
What visitors can expect
Those who come on June 24 will experience a summery evening with stylish open-air atmosphere, pointed acrobatics, and an audience mood between astonishment and laughter. The combination of free admission, international level, and an atmospheric performance venue makes this date one of the most charming highlights of Culture on Steps. ([kultur-in-ulm.de](https://www.kultur-in-ulm.de/veranstaltung/52429/))
Conclusion: Culture on Steps with Chris and Iris promises a lively evening full of body art, lightness, and surprises. Anyone wanting to experience contemporary circus in a special ambiance should mark this date in Ulm. ([kultur-in-ulm.de](https://www.kultur-in-ulm.de/veranstaltung/52429/))
Official channels of Chris and Iris:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_iris_handtohand
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisirishandtohand
- YouTube: no official profile found
- TikTok: no official profile found
- Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/chrisiris
