Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain
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Edition 2026 — Cirque de Demain
The 45th edition of the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain was held from January 22 to 25, 2026, at the Cirque Phénix, Pelouse de Reuilly. About a hundred artists aged 16 to 30 from nearly fifteen countries — including the European Union, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the United States, China, Ukraine, Angola, and Ivory Coast — competed for the gold, silver, and bronze medals.
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45th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain
From January 22 to 25, 2026, the Cirque Phénix hosted the 45th edition of the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain. This anniversary edition brought together about a hundred artists from nearly fifteen countries, including representatives from the European Union, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the United States, China, Ukraine, Angola, and Ivory Coast.
The festival opened with Spectacle A on Thursday, January 22, followed by Spectacle B on Friday. The National Circus School of Montreal participated in the opening show, highlighting the close ties between the festival and major international circus schools. Saturday was dedicated to the jury's deliberations and Club PRO professional meetings, while Sunday offered the traditional Laureates' Show.
The 2026 edition once again demonstrated the vitality and constant renewal of circus arts, with innovative acts combining technical prowess, artistic creativity, and scenic emotion.
Programme
Program of the 45th edition
- Thursday, January 22: Show A — first series of competing acts, with participation from the National Circus School of Montreal
- Friday, January 23: Show B — second series of competing acts
- Saturday, January 24: Jury deliberations, Club PRO professional meetings
- Sunday, January 25: Laureates' Show
Highlights
- 45th anniversary edition of the festival
- Artists from fifteen countries: European Union, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, United States, China, Ukraine, Angola, Ivory Coast
- Participation of the National Circus School of Montreal in the opening show
- Club PRO professional meetings bringing together circus directors and programmers from around the world
Prices
From 20.00€ — 69.00€
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Where does it take place — Cirque de Demain
Cirque Phénix — Pelouse de Reuilly
Pelouse de Reuilly, 75012 Paris