World Circus Festival of Tomorrow: Dates and Lineup for the 2026 Edition at Cirque Phénix

The renowned Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain is making a grand return for its 45th edition, continuing its tradition of magic and spectacle. Each year, under the iconic canopy of the Cirque Phénix in Paris, young circus artists from around the globe come together to showcase their talents. Mark your calendars: the festival will take place from January 22 to 25, 2026, on the Reuilly lawn in the 12th arrondissement of the city.

Since 1977, the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain has been showcasing young circus talent from around the world, aged 16 to 30, in a major competition that brings together all the circus arts. This year, the festival attracted artists from some fifteen countries, from every continent.

Over four exciting days, shows keep coming one after the other, promising unforgettable moments for the audience. As the festival wraps up, spectators have the chance to attend the Winners’ Show on Sunday, January 25th. This event honors the festival’s top performers and offers an opportunity to see or revisit the most breathtaking acts. A true launchpad for future stars, this festival gathers the best of the circus world all in one place.

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This year, the Tomorrow Circus World Festival showcases over twenty circus acts, split into two programs, A and B. The festival concludes with a special winners’ show, the lineup of which will only be revealed the night before. Check out the 2026 lineup for the festival:

Shows A

Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM

Part 1

• Matías Muñiz Del Rio
  Juggling Artist (Argentina) 
  
  
• Gildo Gomes
  aerial silks and contortionist (Angola) 
  
  
• Lucas and Natalia
  Hand-to-hand acrobatics (Finland / Spain) 
  
  
• Eline Guélat
  Chinese pole (Switzerland) 
  
  
• Trio Rig'Humaine
  Aerial hoops (Canada / French Guiana / USA) 
  
  
• Bert & Fred
  Special Guests (Belgium) 

Part 2

• Poésie Tribale
  Flying Trapeze (France)
  
  
• Colin André-Heriaud
  Chair Balancing (France / Canada)
  
  
• Vladyslav Holda
  Juggling (Ukraine)
  
  
• Thomas Rochelet
  Aerial Straps (France)
  
  
• Duo Comme Unique
  Korean Plank (Switzerland)
  
  
• Bert & Fred
  GUESTS (Belgium)

Shows B

Winner’s Show

In short, if you want to discover the talents of tomorrow in incredible acts, now's the time to book your tickets and support your favourite artists from all over the world!