National Circus Festival of Ireland

NCFI began as a way to connect people together. People with a shared passion and love for circus. We started with no resources, no money, no venues, no partners and organised the first ever festival on a payphone! Since then we have grown to be Ireland’s largest and most representative circus festival and one of the most exciting festivals in Ireland. We have done this by connecting people together. Connecting the local council to our vision, connecting the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Siamsa Tíre, to their circus roots, connecting the people of Kerry, Munster, Ireland and beyond to the amazing circus heritage that is here in Ireland. Passion, dreams, magic and poetry, making the impossible possible are all parts of our world.