Ipswich Circus Festival

10 - 11 JULY 2026

Ipswich Showgrounds

The Ipswich Circus Festival will transform the Ipswich Showgrounds into a vibrant hub of performance, participation and spectacle, featuring a dazzling cabaret and hands-on workshops with family-friendly entertainment.

The Ipswich Circus Festival is proudly supported by Arts Queensland and Ipswich City Council through RADF.

The festival features an evening gala cabaret showcasing circus arts in an intimate setting with acrobatics, contortion, juggling, and live music. Dinner and drinks are available at the Terrace Cafe before the show.

The event also offers community programming with workshops in acrobatics, high-impact tumbling, German wheel, and acro-yoga, along with come-and-try activities including juggling, hula hoops, and more. Roving performers, live musicians and youth circus showcases provide entertainment for all ages and skill levels.

  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.