17th Edition of the Circarte Festival
The Circarte Festival returns for its 17th edition with a varied and powerful cultural offering that will feature 23 shows and activities across 10 venues spread over five municipalities in the province of Alicante (Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, El Campello, Beniardà and Benimantell). With a lineup of 14 companies and 51 artists, audiences will be able to enjoy disciplines such as juggling, clowning, acrobatics, balancing acts, aerial arts, trampoline, Cyr wheel and Russian bar.
The festival also reinforces its commitment to accessible culture by offering 16 completely free activities.
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Other venues in the province
Benimantell (12 October): The show ‘Inquieto’ at 12:30 pm in the square of the Casa de Cultura Felip Miralles.
Beniardà – Bancal Escènic (17 October): A full day from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm with crafts, dance workshops, juggling games and shows.
MUA – University of Alicante Museum (18 October): Family circus workshop at 11:00 am (Free with prior registration on the MUA website).
El Campello – Casa de Cultura (24 October): Full-day intensive programme with inclusive workshops (Juggling Without Barriers) and the pieces ‘¡Arriba!’, ‘La piedra de madera’ and « La Trastienda ».
Event information
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Dates: From 9 to 25 October 2026.
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Main venues in Alicante: Centro Cultural Las Cigarreras, Monte Tossal, Teatre Arniches, Teatro Principal de Alicante, La Fundición and Zona Norte (Plaza de Argel / Plaza de la Cruz).
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Tickets and reservations: 16 activities have free or open access. Check the entry conditions for galas and indoor venues on the festival’s official website or at the box office of each theatre. https://festivaldecirco.com/
