Upcoming Events with Circusful
Circus in the Park 2026
Circus in the Park
Orangefield Park, Belfast | Free Event | Part of EastSide Arts Festival
Step right into the fun with Circus in the Park, a free family event as part of the EastSide Arts Festival in Orangefield Park.
Enjoy an afternoon of spectacular live circus performances from some of the country’s leading circus artists, bringing jaw-dropping skills, daring tricks and plenty of fun to the park.
But the best part? Once the show is over, the circus is yours.
Children and families will have the chance to try circus skills for themselves, with hands-on workshops led by the very same professional artists they’ve just seen perform. From juggling, plate spinning, flower stick, hula hoop and other exciting circus skills, it’s a chance to step into the spotlight and experience the magic up close.
Come along, bring the family, and enjoy a brilliant free day out filled with creativity, laughter and circus fun in the heart of East Belfast.
Free admission – no booking required.
Fleadh Market
Pop-Up Artisan Market
3–8 August | 10.00–16.00 daily
Join us in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter during the Belfast Fleadh Cheoil for our special Pop-Up Artisan Market, taking place each day from Monday 3 August to Saturday 8 August, 10.00–16.00.
With tens of thousands of visitors expected in the city, Belfast will be alive with the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the Fleadh, and our unique circus school will be right at the centre of the action.
Discover a carefully curated market featuring makers, artists and independent creatives from across Northern Ireland, bringing a wonderful mix of handcrafted goods, artwork and unique finds into the city.
This is also a rare opportunity to step inside our one-of-a-kind circus school building, experience the space, and soak up the buzz of the festival from a truly unique setting.
Come browse, shop local, and enjoy the energy of the Fleadh with us.
Out To Lunch: Glimpse
Circusful welcomes you to enjoy an evening of new work by up and coming as well as seasoned contemporary circus artists from across the island of Ireland.
Pulling together a line-up of excerpts from new aerial to ground based pieces – this is a chance to get an insight into new material that will continue to develop and grow throughout the year. Audiences are welcome to participate in a Q&A to enrich the practices of the artists sharing their work.
Contributing artists: Jake Fairbrother, Charlotte Bruce, Emmen Donnelly, Hannah Scully and more to be announced
Youth Christmas Show 2025
Our Youth Christmas Show is back and bigger than ever!
Members from youth circus are hard at work, rehearsing and creating amazing acts! There will be a mix of Aerial, Juggling, Unicycling and so much more.
It will be taking place on the 20th and 21st of December (Times TBC).
Keep an eye out on this page and our socials for more info about tickets!
Fright Night Cabaret
On the 1st November we have our Fright Night Cabaret taking place at Circusful!
Join us for a mix of acts, including experienced star turns and those taking to the stage for the first time - all ready to stun and dazzle!
Our building will be decorated for Spooky Season and we encourage you to don your Halloween finest for this 18+ and BYOB event 🧟♀️
Tickets are available here - https://www.citizenticket.com/events/circusful/fright-night-cabaret/
Family Friendly Halloween Event
On the 31st October we have lots of FREE Family Friendly Fun taking place around the Cathedral Quarter Belfast
With a drop in circus skills workshop from 2.30 - 3.30pm, fearsome characters roaming the cobbled streets (be sure to say hello!), spine-tingling mini cabarets here at Circusful at 5.30 and 6.30pm and witchy bubbles 🫧 and fire 🔥 in the courtyard of The Dark Horse in the evening - there is something for everyone!
Mike Moloney Scratch Night
The Mike Moloney Award Scratch Night is a show not to be missed!
Join us as we celebrate the award, its recipients over the years, and the man behind it, Mike Moloney.
This award aims to support young people, based in Northern Ireland, aged 16-30, who want to develop their Circus Arts/Street Theatre performance and/or related circus practice and reflects Mike’s passion for Circus and Street Theatre and his work with young people
This Scratch Night will bring together those who have received the award over the years to showcase their skills and talents and it is shaping up to a fantastic night, full of Juggling, Aerial and a few surprises.... so don't miss out and buy your tickets now!
The event is for 12+
Doors open at 6:30pm and show begins at 7pm.
Circusful Corner at Festival of Fools
Circusful is delighted to be returning to 2 Royal Avenue over Festival of Fools - we call it, Circusful Corner.
Join us as we take over our favorite city centre venue with performances by highly skilled and talented young people, professionals and talented young people. Try some Circus skills for yourself in our drop in workshops. We will also have lots of performances from some guest organisations as well - more information to come!
Something Great! Finding Myself in the Belfast Circus - Show 2
As part of our 40th celebrations, Circusful have partnered with Imagine Festival to bring former Belfast Circus director Jennifer Dempsey’s show, Something Great!
Something Great! Finding Myself in the Belfast Circus is a 75 minute dramedy written and performed by former Belfast Circus director Jennifer Dempsey. A coming of age story about a young woman who loses her way but finds herself in the Belfast Circus.
To find out more or book tickets head over to the Imagine! Belfast website!
Something Great! Finding Myself in the Belfast Circus - Show 1
As part of our 40th celebrations, Circusful have partnered with Imagine Festival to bring former Belfast Circus director Jennifer Dempsey’s show, Something Great!
Something Great! Finding Myself in the Belfast Circus is a 75 minute dramedy written and performed by former Belfast Circus director Jennifer Dempsey. A coming of age story about a young woman who loses her way but finds herself in the Belfast Circus.
To find out more or book tickets head over to the Imagine! Belfast website!
St Patrick's Day Parade - Belfast
Circusful are delighted to be part of the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Belfast.
Come down and cheer on our Itty Bitty, Youth Circus and Adult members as they share their love of Circus in the parade with amazing skills and colourful costumes.
For more information, head to the Belfast City Council website.
Scratch Night
Come and kickstart Circusful's 40th Birthday celebrations at the first Scratch Night of the year! A showcase of never-seen-before performances awaits you! Tickets are 18+ and the evening is BYOB!
Tickets available now at Citizenticket. Click here to find out more and get your tickets!