Let your children run away with the circus for a day and learn how to juggle, spin plates, do the hula hoop and throw the Diablo. 

The Children’s Circus Workshops are in demand every year so we recommend booking well in advance!

National Circus Festival of Ireland 2026

Join the celebrations in Tralee for 4 days of the best of national and international contemporary circus performances, workshops, parade, fireworks and more! Running Thursday 5th November to Sunday 8th  November 2026. Full programme can be found at circusfestival.ie.  

Make sure to come to our annual favourite variety show Circus Siamsa, children’s workshops and Irish premiere of Based on Kimberly’s Yes Person at Siamsa Tire.

Event Details:

• Dates/Times: Saturday 7th November and Sunday 8th November 2026 @ 11am and 12pm
• Tickets: €10 per child + BF
• Suitability: All ages.
• Skip the Queues! You can pre-order your snacks & drinks when booking View Menu/Order

We look forward to welcoming you to Siamsa Tíre Theatre and Arts Centre. 

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