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National Circus Festival of Ireland
Tralee, Co. Kerry
2 November - 5 November 2023
Family friendly
Join in from 02 - 05 November in Kerry for an incredible celebration of circus. From shows of unspeakable beauty to festival favourites, you will be spoiled for choice, finish off your mid-term break in style with them in Tralee this year!

The National Circus Festival of Ireland is an essential cornerstone in Ireland’s rapidly developing circus & street arts sector, exploring it as a highly diverse, experimental, contemporary art form.

NCFI turns 21 this year and they have prepared a wondrous birthday festival for you. From shows of unspeakable beauty like NUYE by circus company Eia to festival favourites Circus Siamsa and the festival club Renegade Stage to a brand new show by Tumble Circus, commissioned by NCFI, in our festival big top, you will be spoiled for choice this November.

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Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
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