Welcome to Circusful - from Circus workshops to awe inspiring performances - witness the wonder and colour of Circus!

A Circusful trainer is helping a child to learn diabolo tricks in a bright public workshop at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast.

A Circusful trainer is helping a child to learn diabolo tricks in a bright public workshop at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast.

A black and white photograph by Neil Hainsworth at an aerial intensive weekend, three adults are suspended on ropes from the ceiling.

A black and white photograph by Neil Hainsworth at an aerial intensive weekend, three adults are suspended on ropes from the ceiling.

Young aerialist Yara is pictured in an aerial silks performance.

Young aerialist Yara is pictured in an aerial silks performance.

A group of ten young acrobats in a circular formation, wearing brightly coloured tshirts and black trousers, illuminated by a spotlight.

A group of ten young acrobats in a circular formation, wearing brightly coloured tshirts and black trousers, illuminated by a spotlight.

Two children are learning how to balance and spin a plate on a stick, they look amazed! Photo by Aimee of Neo Digital Media as part of Cruinniú na nÓg

Two children are learning how to balance and spin a plate on a stick, they look amazed! Photo by Aimee of Neo Digital Media as part of Cruinniú na nÓg

Performer Hillas Smith is balancing in a handstand on top of a stack of chairs, dramatically lit in moody blue lighting. He has his back turned to the audience and feet reaching towards the ceiling. Photo by Bernie McAllister of Argyll Images

Performer Hillas Smith is balancing in a handstand on top of a stack of chairs, dramatically lit in moody blue lighting. He has his back turned to the audience and feet reaching towards the ceiling. Photo by Bernie McAllister of Argyll Images

A group of Youth Circus participants on unicycles are pictured in Belfast, participating in the 2024 St Patrick's Day parade.

A group of Youth Circus participants on unicycles are pictured in Belfast, participating in the 2024 St Patrick's Day parade.

Contortionist Anita Woods is pictured balancing on her forearms with her feet curved over her head. Photo by Bernie McAllister of Argyll Images.

Contortionist Anita Woods is pictured balancing on her forearms with her feet curved over her head. Photo by Bernie McAllister of Argyll Images.

Young people in brightly coloured tshirts using aerial equipment in Circusful as part of a Circus Explored Youth Exchange

Young people in brightly coloured tshirts using aerial equipment in Circusful as part of a Circus Explored Youth Exchange

A child in a blue tshirt is learning how to balance a blue plastic plate on a stick in order to spin it.

A child in a blue tshirt is learning how to balance a blue plastic plate on a stick in order to spin it.

Performer Victoria is pictured smiling with a large bubble net, she is dressed in shades of turquoise and blue with hair to match.

Performer Victoria is pictured smiling with a large bubble net, she is dressed in shades of turquoise and blue with hair to match.

 
 

Festival of Fools 2025 is finished but save the date….

We hope you enjoyed our 20th Edition. We are busy planning FOF 2026 but we have some exciting news. Festival of Fools is part of Belfast Maritime Festival - Fools by the Sea on 6th and 7th September - more to be revealed