On Cruinniú na nÓg, Circus Explored will host six Circus Céilí events as part of the national celebrations on June 6th.
These vibrant, family-friendly events will bring young people and communities together to try something new, connect with others, and celebrate youth creativity across Ireland.
Cork City – Elizabeth Fort – Circus Céilí with Circus Factory – June 6th, 11am to 4pm, Ages 5-18 – No booking required
This Cruinniú na nÓg, Circus Factory is taking over Elizabeth Fort, and they’re bringing more than just circus; there will also be live singing, dance performances and a Ceilí!
Belfast – Carrick Civic Centre – Circus Céilí with Circusful Belfast – June 6th, 12 noon to 2pm, All Ages – No booking required
Join Circusful, a Belfast based leading Circus arts organisation at the Carrick Civic Centre for a inclusive and joyful day celebrating the day of creativity in young people.
Galway City – Father Burke Park – Circus Céilí with Galway Community Circus – June 6th, 12 noon to 5pm , All Ages – No booking required
Join us for live performances, hands-on workshops, and exciting new creative collaborations.
It’s a chance to come together, meet others, try something new, and celebrate circus in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Fingal – Séamus Ennis Arts Centre – Circus Céilí with Dublin Circus Project – June 6th, 3pm to 5pm, All Ages – No booking required
Join Dublin Circus Project for a lively introduction to the joy of circus. Through playful workshops, you’ll explore juggling, hula hoop, and other skills that can be practiced at home, all in a welcoming space to move, learn, and have fun together.
Derry – Craft Village – Circus Céilí with In Your Space Circus – June 6th, 12 noon to 3pm, All Ages – No booking required
Strictly Come Circus! There will be circus and dance workshops, performances and lots of fun and creativity throughout the day for all ages and abilities to enjoy!
Tipperary – Cloughjordan Village Green and St Kieran’s Hall – Circus Céilí with Cloughjordan Circus Club – June 6th, 10am – 3pm, All Ages
Book Workshops and Performance Here
Our Circus Céilí will be a fun, welcoming event where people come together to celebrate circus. There’ll be opportunities for parents and teens to try wire walking together; young families can take part in a sea themed circus workshop.Our youth members will be on hand to help with workshops and offer some pop-up performances.
And we’ll be joined by Cikada Circus who’ll be performing their show Walk the Plank right here on the green in Cloughjordan.
Workshop Schedule:
10am – 11:30pm Wire Walking1 Parent and Tweens (age 11yrs +)
11am – 12pm Sea Themed Circus Workshop (Parents and children ages 4yrs – 7yrs)
12pm – 1:15pm Performances from Cloughjordan Youth Members and Cikada Circus
1:30pm – 3pm Wire Walking2 Parents and Tweens (age 11yrs +)
All activities are FREE. Please BOOK in advance
Tipperary -Nenagh Arts Centre- Circus Céilí with Cloughjordan Circus Club – June 6th, 3:30pm, All Ages
Book Performance Here
Cikada Circus will be also making their way to Nenagh for an afternoon performance and the launch of a wonderful sea themed exhibition made in collaboration with youth participants at Nenagh Arts Centre.
