We’re hiring! 🎪 Join us and help shape the future of circus in Northern Ireland.
Explore roles via the link in our bio
Closing Date 18th May 2026
#circus #socialcircus #jobs #educationofficer #comms #marketing #belfast #belfastcircus
In 2025 we celebrate a whopping forty years of spreading circus smiles in Belfast - fulfilling our vision of a place where streets, hearts and minds are filled with the wonder and colour of circus! 🎪
Watch this space as we share more about our history and legacy, our aims and passions and details of our funders
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Come learn with us! Our specially equipped building and expert trainer team welcome all - with classes for those aged 2 onwards the sky is the limit! It's not all child's play as our adult courses offer options for all levels, whether you are a total beginner or an experienced juggler or aerialist wanting to hone your skills 🤹
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Wednesday night circus skills are back 🙌
Here's a look at what we have in store for the next few weeks - whether you want to try something completely new or hone your existing skills, all are welcome 🤹♀️🤸♀️
Book your spot through the 🔗 in bio and we will see you there!
Our team joined the fun at Belfast City Hall today for @belfastcitycouncil Lord Mayor's Day - celebrating #belfastcityofsport with some circus skills workshops! Did you or your little one try something new? 🎪🤹♀️🤸♀️
What a weekend. ❤️
A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out over the bank holiday and made Festival of Fools 2026 such a memorable, joyful, and gloriously ridiculous few days. From start to finish, it’s been packed with laughter, surprises, and moments we won’t be forgetting anytime soon.
To all the performers, audiences, volunteers, and supporters, you made the magic happen.
The REAL photography from our official FOF snappers coming very soon!
Thank you all so much. 🎪
#Circus #Belfast #Festival
🌞 Welcome to the THIRD and FINAL day of Festival of Fools 2026, and yes… May the Fourth be with you (we're apparently legally supposed to say that...🖖)
After a weekend of glorious chaos, we’re going out with a bang. Today’s programme stretches across SIX sites, including two brand new additions in York Lane at @ulsterpresents , plus an unmissable indoor show inside @themacbelfast (the only ticketed show at just £5, everything else is completely free, and everyone’s welcome). @2royalave will open all day for more Bemusement Games!
And look at that, the sun’s decided to show up for the finale. About time.
So come soak it all in, chase down your favourite acts, discover something unexpected, and help us make this final day one to remember.
We’ll see you out there for the grand finale. 🎪
#belfast #circus #family #fun #art
Thank you — yes, you — for attending Day 2 of Festival of Fools 2026. Your enthusiasm, laughter, and questionable decision-making have been noted and filed under “Highly Commendable Nonsense.”
What a day it was… feats of daring, displays of delight!
But steady on, do not wander off into the hills just yet!
We have ONE 👏 MORE 👏 DAY 👏 tomorrow. The GRAND FINALE. The big one. The cheese course of chaos. And it would be a terrible shame (a terrible shame) if you missed it.
So gather your friends, your tennis partner, your auntie who laughs too loudly, and join us one last time.
Same spirit. Bigger silliness. Final flourish. 🎪
Getting ready for thr#e@show at @fools_festival in Belfast.
So glad to experience artistic life, travel and fun always together!!!
#circusfamily #circuslife #giraffeunicicle #circusbaby
Good people of the realm! A thunderous THANK YOU for joining us on the opening day of Festival of Fools 2026 you were magnificent, ridiculous, and only mildly suspicious.
We’ve seen things today… juggling, jesting, general tomfoolery… and things you won't believe emerge from a cardboard box.
But brace yourselves, this is merely the beginning!
We return tomorrow and Monday with EVEN MORE madness, more mischief, and a juggler or two 🤹
Same time, same place, see you there! 🎪
It’s here… Day One of Festival of Fools 2026 🎪🔥
We’re kicking things off with a packed day right across the city — from the buzz of Cornmarket, to the action at 2 Royal Avenue, and for the very first time ever… Grand Central Station 👀✨
Expect circus, comedy, chaos, and plenty of surprises popping up wherever you turn.
Make sure to swing by 2 Royal Avenue for interactive games and workshops running throughout the day, get involved, get silly, and try something new.
Explore the full programme and plan your day 👉 foolsfestival.com
Step into the city. Follow the fun. Let the foolishness begin. 💥
It's @fools_festival eve! A reminder that we will be filling the streets with the wonder and colour of circus this Bank Holiday weekend and so our classes will be taking a break over the festival 🎪
