National Circus Festival of Ireland 2025 Convention Schedules Are Live!

NCFI Circus Convention Schedules are now live! 

Four fantastic days of acro, aerial and juggling workshops, intensives and masterclasses in our new location MTU Kerry Sports Academy.

Schedules

• Juggling Convention Schedule 
• Acro/ Aerial Convention Schedule

Highlights

• Aerial Hoop Masterclass with Jenny Tufts – Focused on spin-based choreography: applying advanced spin technique to find unusual entries, isolations, and opportunities for transition that become exclusively available in collaboration with the forces of circular momentum. Working extensively with the ropes above the hoop, using Jenny’s signature choreography to open up fresh ways of partnering with this classic apparatus. (Fri 12 & 2pm, Sat 11am) Pre booking required
• Liam Wilson Juggling Intensive – Join Liam to explore an intuitive, playful approach to learning juggling. In this workshop, will lay the foundations for several types of juggling including footwork, balance and isolation style. (Fri 7th 10:30am – 12:30pm) Register here
• Gandini Juggling Workshop with Sakari Männistö & Kate Boschetti – Gandini Juggling is at the forefront of contemporary juggling with innovative and groundbreaking approaches to integrating movement and object manipulation. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the masters of contemporary juggling. (Sat 8th Nov 10:30am – 12:30pm) Pre booking required
• Washington Trapeze with Inka Pehkonen – open to all levels, this workshop invites participants into the mysterious world of headstands and handstands. Led by Inka Pehkonen, who has spent over 10 years practicing Washington trapeze, the session combines technical guidance with creative exploration.