🎆 Tralee, GET READY TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! The sky above Tralee is set to sparkle! 📅 Friday 6 November ⏰ 7PM–8PM 📍 Kerry County Museum, Tralee ♿ An accessible viewing point for the parade and fireworks is located at the corner of Denny Street circusfestival.ie @rte

MEET KOETSU – BATON TWIRLING LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! 📅 7 November 2026 - 2:00 pm & 5:30pm 📍 Siamsa Tíre Town Park, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland, Tralee, Co. Kerry 🎟️ Explore the programme and book your tickets at circusfestival.ie @rte #NCFI2026

CIRCUS, COMEDY AND ABSOLUTE CHAOS. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? Meet Yes Person by Based On Kimberly — a wonderfully weird mix of experimental circus, performance art, satire and ideas that probably should have stayed in the group chat! siamsatire.ticketsolve.com/t… @rte #NCFI2026

MEET LAURA – FINDING SOLITUDE IN THE SPIN. Based in Galway, performer and teacher Laura spends her days teaching children backflips and juggling. But when she is not doing that, you will probably find her spinning around in her giant circle! 🌐 circusfestival.ie @rte

The ice is coming to the streets of Tralee! 🧊 📅 Friday 6 November ⏰ 6PM–7PM 📍 Starting at St John’s Church, continuing along Ashe Street and Denny Street 🎆 Fireworks at Kerry County Museum afterwards! 🌐 More info: circusfestival.ie @rte #NCFI2026

🤹 “COOL! DO THAT AGAIN!” What happens when two jugglers push each other to their limits? More tricks, more ambition and plenty of fun! 😂 📅 5–8 November 2026 📍 Tralee, Co. Kerry 🎟️ Check out the programme and book your tickets at circusfestival.ie @rte #NCFI2026

CIRCUS IS FOR EVERY BODY – A FILM THAT WILL STAY WITH YOU! 📅 Thursday 5 November ⏰ 9PM–10PM 🎟️ €5 admission | Free with a Convention Ticket ♿ Wheelchair access is available via the back entrance with staff assistance. 🎫 Book your ticket at circusfestival.ie/film-night… @rte

🫧 BUBBLES, BUBBLES EVERYWHERE! 🫧 Get ready for a little bubble magic at NCFI 2026! 🎪 Catch the bubbles at the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2026. 📅 5–8 November 2026 📍 Tralee, Co. Kerry 🎟️ Check out the programme and tickets at circusfestival.ie @rte

🎬 Behind the scenes of OutGrown… not every move goes to plan! 😂 🎪 Catch OutGrown at the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2026! 📅 5–8 November 2026 📍 Tralee, Co. Kerry 🎟️ Get your tickets now at circusfestival.ie @rte

Our Children’s Circus Workshops are all about having fun, trying something new and getting stuck in. Kids can have a go at: 🤹 Juggling 🍽️ Spinning plates ⭕ Hula hoop 🎯 Diabolo 📅 Saturday 7 November 📅 Sunday 8 November 🌐 circusfestival.ie @rte #NCFI2026

Meet Jenny Tufts — one of the incredible artists bringing her work to Circus Siamsa 2026. In Swimming in Steel, Jenny explores her relationship with the aerial spiral — a huge steel apparatus that weighs as much as she does. 7 November circusfestival.ie @rte #NCFI2026

ONE FESTIVAL. FOUR DAYS. A WHOLE LOT OF CIRCUS. From workshops and masterclasses to incredible shows, the parade, fireworks, Circus Olympics, film, convention and festival clubs — NCFI 2026 has something happening across every day of the festival. 5–8 Nov 2026 Tralee, Co. Kerry

5×5 – FIVE ACTS. FIVE MINUTES. FIVE NEW WORKS. Get ready for an hour of bold, boisterous and boundary-pushing circus! Five incredible female circus artists. Five brand-new works in progress. Hosted by the brilliant Kim McCafferty. 📅 7 Nov ⏰ 9PM 📍 St. John’s Church, Ashe St.

MEET ENDURANCE ABOVE THE ICE Inspired by the incredible story of Kerry explorer Tom Crean and the legendary Endurance expedition, Endurance Above the Ice is a brand-new large-scale outdoor performance coming to the streets of Tralee. Fri 6 Nov 6PM Cork puppetry

We had an incredible time last year, but believe us when we say… this year is going to be BIGGER, bolder and packed with even more circus magic! ✨ NEW ARTISTS 🎪 NEW SHOWS 🔥 NEW EXPERIENCES 💥 BIG CIRCUS ENERGY 👉 Visit circusfestival.ie 5–8 NOVEMBER | TRALEE, KERRY

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER IS HERE! Meet Yes Person — the quintessential new wave, new wonk circus coming to NCFI 2026 from Based on Kimberly. 🎟️ Book now: circusfestival.ie/events/yes… ⚠️ Age guidance: 13+ 🎥 Trailer credit: Jonathan Morell | ODDRUNNER FILMS

MASTERCLASSES AT NCFI 2026 Our 2026 Masterclasses are here — with two unique sessions led by exciting contemporary circus artists. BASED ON KIMBERLY – FICTIONAL CREATION MASTERCLASS 👉 circusfestival.ie/events/bas… 🤹 ALEŠ HRDLIČKA – RING JUGGLING MASTERCLASS circusfestival.ie

THE 2026 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE IS HERE! Ready to learn, move and create? Our National Circus Festival of Ireland 2026 workshop schedule has officially launched! 🤸 ACRO — Thursday to Sunday ✨ AERIAL — Friday to Sunday 🤹 JUGGLING — Thursday to Sunday circusfestival.ie

HIS IS YOUR SIGN TO JOIN THE CIRCUS FEST! A little look back at the magic, madness and unforgettable moments from last year… ✨ And this year, we are going even crazier! Head to circusfestival.ie @CreativeIrl, @KerryCoArts & @countykerry

THE EVENT CALENDAR IS HERE! Four days packed with circus, entertainment, workshops, performances and unforgettable experiences are coming to Tralee! 🎟️ Grab your tickets: circusfestival.ie @CreativeIrl, @KerryCoArts & @countykerry