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National Circus Festival of Ireland

5th- 8th November 2026

Upcoming in 2026

Circus Festival
5th - 8th November

NCFI-Upcoming in 2025 | National Circus Festival of Ireland

Join us this November in Kerry for an incredible celebration of circus.

Finish off your mid-term break in style with us in Tralee this year.

Our programme of events for 2026 is now on sale!

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Circus Festival 2026

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FANTASTIC PERFORMANCES

Our Festival

Just when you got your eyeballs back in their sockets, we are back with an incredible celebration of circus and a mix of world class entertainment for all ages.
Event Workshop

Circus Convention (Thursday)

Starting November 5, 2026 10:00 am to November 5, 2026 8:00 pm
Event Workshop

Based On Kimberly – Fictional Creation Masterclass

Starting November 5, 2026 6:00 pm to November 5, 2026 8:00 pm
Event Film

Film Night 2026

Starting November 5, 2026 9:00 pm to November 5, 2026 10:00 pm
Event Workshop

Circus Convention (Friday-Sunday)

Starting November 6, 2026 9:00 am to November 8, 2026 5:00 pm
Event Workshop

Ales Hrdlička Ring Juggling Masterclass

Starting November 6, 2026 10:30 am to November 6, 2026 1:30 pm
Event Workshop

Promenade Future Producers Industry Day

Starting November 6, 2026 11:00 am to November 6, 2026 4:00 pm
Event Parade

Parade: Endurance Above the Ice

Starting November 6, 2026 6:00 pm to November 6, 2026 7:00 pm
Event Fireworks Display

Fireworks Display

Starting November 6, 2026 7:00 pm to November 6, 2026 8:00 pm
Event Performance

Yes Person by Based On Kimberly

Starting November 6, 2026 8:30 pm to November 6, 2026 9:30 pm
Event Festival Club

Festival Club (Friday Night)

Starting November 6, 2026 10:30 pm to November 7, 2026 1:00 am
Event Seminar

ISACS SHARE Open Forum at NCFI 2026

Starting November 7, 2026 10:30 am to November 7, 2026 1:00 pm
Event Workshop

Children’s Circus Workshops (Sat 7th – 11am)

Starting November 7, 2026 11:00 am to November 7, 2026 12:00 pm
Event Workshop

Children’s Circus Workshops (Sat 7th – 12pm)

Starting November 7, 2026 12:00 pm to November 7, 2026 1:00 pm
Circus Event

Circus Siamsa 2026 (2pm)

Starting November 7, 2026 2:00 pm to November 7, 2026 4:00 pm
Circus Event

Circus Siamsa 2026 (5:30pm)

Starting November 7, 2026 5:30 pm to November 7, 2026 7:30 pm
Event Performance

5×5 – Five Acts. Five Minutes. Five New Works.

Starting November 7, 2026 9:00 pm to November 7, 2026 10:00 pm
Event Festival Club

Festival Club (Saturday Night)

Starting November 7, 2026 10:30 pm to November 8, 2026 1:00 am
Event Workshop

Children’s Circus Workshops (Sun 8th – 11am)

Starting November 8, 2026 11:00 am to November 8, 2026 12:00 pm
Event Workshop

Children’s Circus Workshops (Sun 8th – 12pm)

Starting November 8, 2026 12:00 pm to November 8, 2026 1:00 pm
Artists & Performers

The western lighthouse of contemporary circus in Europe

Our tickets

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Day Ticket (Thurs 5th Nov)

€30.00Plus €1.50 booking fee
  • All Adult Workshops 
  • Film Night
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Day Ticket (Fri 6th Nov)

€40.00Plus €1.50 booking fee
  • All Adult Workshops
  • Yes Person by Based On Kimberly
  • Festival Club
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Convention Ticket

€70.00Plus €1.50 booking fee
  • Four Day Circus Convention
  • Festival Clubs
  • Yes Person by Based On Kimberly
  • 1 x Circus Siamsa Show
  • Film Night
  • Conferences
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Contact Us

Get in Touch

Join us this November in Kerry for an incredible celebration of circus. If you have any questions, do get in contact.

Address

Tralee Co. KerryV92V4FD

Contact Details

info@circusfestival.ie