CIRCLE 2026

CIRCLE is coming! FEDEC invites circus students from all over Europe and beyond to join an unforgettable experience at the Circa Festival in Auch (FRA), one of Europe’s premier contemporary circus festivals.

CIRCLE offers emerging circus artists a unique opportunity to perform 30-minute shows on an international stage. More than a performance platform, it is a space to meet, collaborate, and exchange with fellow young artists, discover cutting-edge circus, experiment creatively, and take steps toward professional growth.

The 2026 edition

• 📅 From Monday 19 to Friday 23 October 2026.
• 🎭 6 CIRCLE performances, 2 per day, each presented once from Wednesday to Friday.
• 🧠🌱 Theme: ‘Where’s the limit?’, inspired by the Take Care project, supporting mental health and well-being in the circus arts sector.
• ⭐️ Welcome meeting on Monday 19 October at 17:00.
• 🤸 Workshop on Tuesday to mingle the students and offer an extra professional development opportunity.
• 🎤Each performance will be followed by an Aftershow, offering a space to connect and engage with the audience.

Selected schools

We are thrilled to reveal the schools selected for this year's edition of CIRCLE !

👉​ AFUK – Denmark

👉​ École de Cirque de Bordeaux – France

👉​ CRÉAT, Carampa & ENCC – Spain & France

👉 ​Seneca Intensiv – Germany

👉 ​Turku Arts Academy – Finland

👉​ Cirko Vertigo – Italy

The detailed programme will be announced soon.