The Canberra Circus Festival will be BACK

27 Sep - 4 Oct 2025

MARKET DAY SAT 4 9am-10pm

in The Big Top on Chifley Community Oval & at Warehouse Circus,
Maclaurin Cres, Chifley

The Canberra Circus Festival is an incredible celebration of human ability. A week of gret things to do for the Sep-Oct school holidays in 2025. If you're looking for things to do in Canberra, look no further!
The best in Australian and international circus, clown, magic, and sideshow, with shows for the whole family, shows perfect for teens and adults, and more risque shows for older audiences only.

Heaps of matinee shows all week, perfect to take the kids, or check out our market day on Sat 22nd, full of free workshops, market stalls, shows all day in the big-top, outdoor circus shows, food from around the world and heaps more. Entry to the market day is free, and tickets can be purchased for big top shows by heading to each show page and following the links!

What's on at the Canberra Circus Festival

Youth Circus Training Camp

Five days of immersion in circus!

For Performance Troupe Members or emerging young circus artists:

  • 22+ hours of training in a huge variety of circus specialties
  • Guest coaching from world class artists and coaches, inc. the National Institute of Circus Arts!
  • Professional development
  • Performance opportunities
  • Tickets to select circus shows.
  • Fun activities
  • Lunch

Registration also for Trainer Training - check out more at the link below!

Trainer Training

Big Top Shows

In the May Wirth Big Top!
  • Great things to do with your kids in Canberra these Sep-Oct School Holidays
  • Award-winning national and international acts
  • World-class circus and comedy, magic, clown, and sideshow!
  • Perfect for all ages with something for everyone
  • The finest in contemporary Australian circus companies and artists
  • Fun!


Show Timetable

Market Day Sat 4

The Best of Canberra makers and community!
  • Street shows and roving performances
  • Food, refreshment, sweets, and coffee
  • Free community and youth circus shows
  • Local small businesses and handmade goods
  • Community information stalls from local not-for-profits and Canberra Community groups
  • Free circus workshops (including disability specific workshops)
  • Free and affordable activities all day!
  • What's on in Canberra? Free fun for the whole family, with activities for mums & bubs, kids, teens, and all ages. A perfect activity for grandparents and grandkids.
Market Day

Canberra Circus Fest 2023 Line-Up

OUR SUPPORTERS

Canberra Circus Festival is thankful for the support of our incredible sponsors

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