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Canberra Circus Festival

Winter Cyan, an acrobat, Spins on the  Roue Cyr, a large Metal ring bigger than an adult
AMazing feats of object manipulation from Luth and Solid State Circus
An impressive display of juggling from the amazing Hazel.
Dr Hubble makes big bubbles while smiling at the Camera. He wears a fancy jacket in royal blue.
Winter Cyan, an acrobat, Spins on the  Roue Cyr, a large Metal ring bigger than an adult
AMazing feats of object manipulation from Luth and Solid State Circus
An impressive display of juggling from the amazing Hazel.
Dr Hubble makes big bubbles while smiling at the Camera. He wears a fancy jacket in royal blue.

Overview

The Canberra Circus Festival brings an incredible line-up of Australian and international circus to the A.C.T. for a jam-packed season of laughs, gasps and excitement.
Shows for all ages and fun for everyone!

Full-length circus shows in the May Wirth bigtop, outdoor performances, street artists, roving performers, workshops, food, a special circus market (maker's market with fun extra circus surprises!), unusual attractions, community stalls and heaps more in this all-ages, fun-for-the-whole-family event.

Buy a ticket to an amazing show, or come to the circus market with a picnic blanket and take in the whole day.

How to get there:
From Woden Town Centre: Walk, Ride, Scoot South West, Crossing the intersection at Hindmarsh and Melrose, Heading up through the path on the corner to Anderson Street, Then Maclaurin, and follow around until you see the big tents on the oval!

Alternatively: Take the underpass under Hindmarsh Drive and follow the footpath all the way to the tents!

Bus: From Woden Interchange, take the number 62 Bus, leaving on the half-hour and on the hour all day. Alight at Chifley Shops.

For people with mobility restrictions: Park at The Chifley Health & Wellbeing Hub, follow the path down to the oval. Some incline, and the festival is on a grass oval.

Dates

26 Sep – 5 Oct 2025
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
The May Wirth Big Top, Chifley Community Oval11 Shann Place, Chifley, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop