The ISACS Network is offering two members the opportunity to attend Festival of Fools, Belfast, from 2nd – 4th May 2026.
About Festival of Fools
Festival of Fools is one of the largest comedy, circus and outdoor arts festivals in Northern Ireland, with over 50 performances taking place on the streets of Belfast City Centre and Cathedral Quarter. The festival will be a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling.
About DELVE
The DELVE (Discover, Explore, Learn, Visualise and Engage) programme – aims to support artists to experience and be inspired by art through a range of festivals and programmes throughout Ireland. We go, we see, we watch, we listen, we learn, we connect with art and art makers and we get inspired.
How to apply
You must be available to attend the festival from 2nd – 4th May 2026. May. Priority will be given to those who are:
- Current members of ISACS & based outside of Belfast
- Self-identify as being part of a marginalised community
- Have never attended FOF
- Have not been on a DELVE programme before
- Is not a recipient of other bursaries to attend the Festival.
The deadline to apply for the bursaries is April 14th 2026.
To apply, please fill out the form below.