The Canberra Circus Festival is BACK!
26 Sep - 5 Oct 2025
CIRCUS MARKETS 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.
The best in Australian and international circus, clown, magic, and sideshow, with shows for the whole family, shows perfect for teens and for adults.
Heaps of matinee shows all week, perfect to take the kids, or check out our market day on Sat 4th Oct, 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's page and following the links!
A week of great 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 Canberra Circus Festival is proudly presented by Warehouse Circus Inc.
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!
Big Top Shows
In the May Wirth Big Top!
- 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!
- Great things to do with your kids in Canberra in the September-October School Holidays
Circus Market 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 for all ages, bodies, and abilities
- 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.
Canberra Circus Fest 2025 Line-Up
OUR SUPPORTERS
Canberra Circus Festival 2025 is thankful for the support of our incredible sponsors
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27 Sep - 4 Oct, 2025
Chifley Community Oval + Warehouse Circus,
Maclaurin Cres, Chifley ACT