Young Circus Artist from Mallorca Dies After Fall During Performance in Bautzen

Sudden death in the middle of the ring

On Saturday evening, a cheerful circus night in Bautzen turned into a tragedy: A 27-year-old artist from Mallorca fell from approximately five meters during her trapeze act into the arena and died on the spot from her injuries. The Circus Paul Busch tent at Schützenplatz was well attended; reports say parents kept their children close and many guests left the venue visibly shaken.

What we know so far

The woman, who was also active on Instagram as a passionate trapeze artist, performed without a safety rope. Authorities confirmed this and are now investigating the circumstances of the accident. Whether it was a material defect, a misstep, or a health issue remains open. The police have launched investigations; statements from eyewitnesses are being evaluated.

Colleagues and circus management are stunned. In small groups, performers spoke on Sunday about the young woman, her meticulous training approach, and her love of aerial acrobatics. Some said she often talked about Mallorca — beaches, the sea, and short training breaks by the coast. Her profile contained many photos documenting life between travel and stage.

Grief on the island

Also on Mallorca, the news affected people: friends, former collaborators, and acquaintances remembered her energy and how naturally she moved between performances in Spain and engagements abroad. In the neighborhood where she reportedly last lived, some residents laid flowers and candles on Sunday.

Such accidents raise questions: How safe are artistic performances really? Who decides on safety measures? In the circus, one hears, each artist often decides for themselves how much risk to take. Experts emphasize that this is by no means unusual, but also that every scene must be evaluated individually.

The investigations are ongoing. Relatives were informed, the identity of the deceased was released anonymized with a surname. Many people on the island and in the small circus community mourn—and seek answers while they also hold on to memories of a young woman who soared for the art.