Circus Taster Workshop with Circus Factory | Cruinniú na nÓg 2026
VENUE UPDATE FOR CORK CITY
Last update June 6th 10 am
The Circus & Ceiíli event will be moved to Circus Factory, due to high wind and weather concerns, Eercode T12 X856, or put into maps!
The Marina Market is across the road for some food. There is also limited parking, so we suggest parking elsewhere, where possible.
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This year for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026, we are bringing circus joy and circus taster workshops to Cork City and Cork County, as well as a late Cruinniú na nÓg show by our very own Youth Ensemble!
If you plan on joining us for any of our Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 events, please complete this consent form in advance. Every child on the day either needs to opt in or opt out. For children with no media consent, they will receive a ‘no-camera’ sticker. Filling it out in advance means a quicker entry to the event.
Circus Taster Workshops in County Cork (Bantry)
Circus Factory is inviting young circus enthusiasts to join us to learn some new tricks in Bantry for Cruinniú na nÓg. We are running 3 workshops on the day, one for each age group. Come along and learn some circus tricks with flair!
Circus Taster Workshops in Bantry:
When: June 6th
- Ages 5-8yrs : 11 am – 12 pm
- Ages 9-11 yrs: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
- Ages: 13+: 2 pm – 3pm
Location: Per.form, Dance Studio Marino Street, Bantry, P75XY24
Please note that there may be photography/videography on the day. If you’re happy for your child to be photographed/videotaped, please complete the consent form on the day. If not, we will provide them with a ‘no camera’ sticker on the day to indicate that they do not give permission to the photographer/videographer.
This event is supported by ISACS, Circus Explored Creative Ireland & Cork County Council & Per.Form Dance Studio
Circus Factory is funded by the Arts Council and Cork City Council
Circus Taster Workshops in Cork City
Come spend the day with us up at Elizabeth Fort for ‘Circus and Céilí’ part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026! It’s a free day of circus, joy and fun, but booking is required for some workshops as spaces fill up fast! See programme of events below to book a workshop.
Circus and Céilí at Elizabeth Fort
This Cruinniú na nÓg, Circus Factory is taking over Elizabeth Fort, and they’re bringing more than just circus; there will also be live singing, dance performances and a Céilí! Starting the day in true Circus Factory style, there will be free circus workshops suitable for the whole family, followed by a day of performances by Circus solo act Mr Gusto, a dance performance by New Moon Dance, live singing performance with the Voices of Peace Intercultural Children and Young People Choir and a big Ceilí with Let’s Play Cork!
Programme of Events for Circus and Céilí at Cruinniú na nÓg 2026
Main Square:
- All day voting – Let’s Play Cork – Creative Trail launch – (more on this exciting thing later)
- 11 am -11.45 am Circus Workshops
- 11.45 am – 12.15 pm – New Moon Dance Performance
- 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm – New Moon Dance Workshop (Walk-up workshop – no booking required)
- 1.10 pm – 1.30 pm – Voices of Peace Intercultural Children and Young People Choir
- 1.30 pm – 2 pm Circus Workshops
- 2 pm- 3.00 pm – Céilí Mór with Damhsa Liomsa and live musicians
- 3.15 pm – 3.50 pm – Monsieur Gusto by Alchemy Arts main stage
Sensory Area – garden behind the house to the left (ask us on the day if you can’t find it)
- 11. 00 am – Quiet space
- 12.30 pm- 1 pm – Monsieur Gusto by Alchemy Arts
- 1.15 pm- 1.45 pm New Moon Sensory Workshop
- 2 pm-3 pm – Relaxed Sensory Space with Circus (More relaxed workshops for those that are finding the Ceilí a bit too much
- 3 pm-4 pm – Quiet Space
When: June 6th @ 11AM – 4.00PM
Duration: All day event with pop up shows
Where: Elizabeth Fort
Tickets: Free, but need to register
All ages, family friendly
Bring a picnic blanket/ camping chairs. Throw in an umbrella, rain jacket and sun cream too, this is Ireland after all!
No Food will be served at the venue.
Please note that there may be photography/videography on the day. If you’re happy for your child to be photographed/videotaped, please complete the consent form on the day. If not, we will provide them with a ‘no camera’ sticker on the day to indicate that they do not give permission to the photographer/videographer.
This event is supported by ISACS, Circus Explored, Share Island Initiative, Creative Ireland, Damhsa Liomsa, Let’s Play! Cork, & Cork City Council & Elizabeth Fort
Alice in Circusland – Cruinniú na nÓg Late
We are delighted to invite you to our Youth Ensembles show – Alice in Circusland for a late-night Cruinniú na nÓg event in Circus Factory!
Youth Ensemble Show
Our youth ensemble is delighted to present Alice in Wonderland with a circus twist! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and meet a cast of unicycling, plate spinning, juggling and awe-inspiring cast of wonderfully mad characters. There may even be a cup of tea or two to go around.
- Doors 7PM / Show 7:30PM
- Estimated finish time approx 8.30PM / 9PM
- Suitable for all everyone
- Free, but please book a ticket. 1 per person (for capacity purposes)
- At Circus Factory Cork (parking available, but very limited).
Circus Factory is accessible by wheelchair, but we do not have an accessible bathroom on site, and the ramp is a bit steeper than most. If you need assistance, staff can help.
#CircusExplored is supported by the @creativeireland Programme in the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and under the government’s #SharedIsland Initiative in the Department of the Taoiseach. Led by #ISACS in partnership with @circusfactorycork, @cloughjordancircusclub, @dublincircusproject, @galwaycircus, @circusful and @inyourspacecircus.
Circus Factory is funded by the Arts Council and Cork City Council
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