' Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. Welcome to the greatest show in the world! '. Surely when reading these words, one thing will have come to your mind: the circus. And there is something magical in these words that when listening to them inside a tent, we all know that what we will see next will be more than just a show. They are the gateway to a fantasy world that leaves no one indifferent, neither the adults nor the little ones in the house.
And it is that the circus is the king of the performing arts. A perfect combination of light and sound, choreography and theatre, dance and impossible acrobatics, humor and drama... capable of awakening a thousand and one emotions: fun, intrigue, surprise, joy.
Although the type of shows offered in the circus has changed and evolved throughout history, it has always had the same will: culture and popular entertainment. From ancient China and Mesopotamia, cradles of the first acrobatic and contortionist shows, to the contemporary circus with exquisite staging and aesthetics, going through the Greeks, the creators of the word 'circus', and the Romans, with the races of chariots, freak shows and animal shows from the 19th and 20th centuries, now banned.
In Catalonia, the production and presence of circus shows continues to be one of the most important in the State, gaining more and more visibility, notoriety and spectators, proving that the circus is not just a fad, but rather a more than consolidated show.
From reference festivals such as the International Festival of the Golden Elephant Circus in Girona to annual events such as the Christmas Circus that is installed in different locations, going through classic tours such as the Raluy Circus or the Italian Circus, the offer related to the circus does not end here. Since 2020, this world has its own unique museum in Europe, the Circusland, in Besalú, with a collection of more than 60,000 pieces related to the history, evolution and importance of the circus in the world.
From femturisme.cat we encourage you to enter and let yourself get lost in this world of magic and fantasy.
Experiences
Enjoy Efímera in Santa Perpetua de Mogoda!
Santa Perpètua de MogodaEfímera is the collection of activities by artists, companies, and professional groups that fill the cultural calendar of Santa Perpetua de Mogoda each year with theater, music, dance, circus, and family shows. This annual program features…
Historic Raluy Circus in Granollers: TIERRA arrives in Vallès Oriental
Circ RaluyFrom 2 to 11 October, Historic Raluy Circus will set up at the Granollers Fairgrounds with TERRA, a production directed by Rosa Raluy that combines international acrobatics, humour, heritage and the atmosphere of the traditional circus. This…
Events
Giracirc in Collsuspina
From 20 to 21 August 2022The GiraCirc is the street circus festival that takes place in Collsuspina, in the Moianès region, on the third weekend of August. The GiraCirc was born in 2015 as a result of the sum and initiative of Xavier Vinuesa, from the Desperta…
FiraTàrrega
From 8 to 11 September 2022The Street Theater Fair is a public entity that, under the FiraTàrrega brand, works to boost Catalan scenic creation and professional artistic exchange on a national and international level, with special attention to street arts and…
Pallaresos Pallasseros Circus Festival
15 October 2022Los Pallaresos celebrates a new edition of the Pallaresos Pallasseros Circus Festival, a combination of acrobats, clowns, circus and laughter will meet at the Fuente de la Mina, to make children, young and old laugh. Various shows. The shows…
Baroque Market in Aitona
19 May 2024The Baroque Market in Aitona is back for another year! The Culture and Tradition Market in the Baronía de Aitona will transport you back in time through the most authentic music, dance, crafts, and gastronomy. From 10am, the market will…
Cantilafont Festival in Lluçanès
From 12 to 13 July 2024The Cantilafont is a cultural and gastronomic festival that takes place in Lluçanès promoted by the Voraviu Produccions Culturals Association and that seeks to highlight ruralities and culture. Two days, July 12 and 13, where…
International Clown Festival in Sant Esteve de Palautordera
From 2 to 5 October 2025The International Clown Festival, organized by Circ Cric and the Sant Esteve de Palautordera City Council, is celebrating its second edition. The festival has become an international benchmark, designed as an annual meeting for exchange and…
International Festival of the Circ Elefant d'Or in Girona
From 26 February to 2 MarchThe International Festival of Circ Elefant d'Or in Girona celebrates a new edition full of surprises and excitement, with a selection of world-renowned artists. With different performances never seen in Europe and with artists from different…
SEDES, the new family performing arts festival with a female perspective
From 20 to 22 MarchSant Feliu de Llobregat will host the SEDES festival from March 20 to 22, 2026, a new family-oriented performing arts festival that highlights female creativity and is promoted by La Xarxa Sant Feliu with the support of local cultural organizations,…
Festaire, the Bellcaire Circus Festival of Urgell
From 11 to 12 AprilFestaire, the Circus Festival of Bellcaire de Urgell, is coming! An event that will captivate your imagination and make your heart beat with the joy of the traditional circus, blended with a fresh breath of innovation and talent! There will…
TRAPEZI, Circus Fair of Catalonia in Reus
From 13 to 17 MaySince 1997, the city of Reus has deployed a large sail that covers streets and squares to receive the Trapezi, the Circus Fair of Catalonia. Year after year, every May, the city fills the streets and theaters with shows and also hosts candle…
Enre9 Festival in Lleida
From 14 to 17 MayEnre9 is the live arts festival in Zona9 of Lleida. Every third weekend in May, squares and streets are filled with circus, theater, dance, games, workshops, music, popular culture and much more! Enre9 was born from the work carried out by…
Torrebesses 1427: The feudal lords, sale and liberation of the town
16 MayTorrebesses is preparing to celebrate another edition of the historical reenactment "Torrebesses and the Feudal Lords," an event that transforms the town into an authentic medieval setting brimming with life, culture, and tradition. The festive…
Clown Festival of Vilanova de la Muga, Peralada
23 MayThe Vilanova de la Muga (Peralada) Clown Festival is here again this year! A festival filled with clowns, music, circus, and theater that transforms the streets of Vilanova de la Muga into a giant open-air stage. This initiative was born with…
Xalaro - Showcase of shows and family tourism in Platja d'Aro
From 23 to 24 MayThe Xalaro Festival in Platja d'Aro is back for another year! Xalaro returns for another edition, solidifying its position as one of the Costa Brava's most prominent family cultural events. Designed specifically for families, this event offers…
El Arlequí, the International Artistic Festival in Mollet del Vallès
From 29 to 31 MayThe Arlequí, the International Artistic Festival of Mollet del Vallès that is committed to street performing arts, arrives once again! The streets and squares of Mollet del Vallès will become open-air stages for a wide…
Efímera Summer in Santa Perpetua de Mogoda
18 June …Efímera Summer is the opportunity to enjoy culture for free during the summer. As part of Efímera, the regular program of shows that fill Santa Perpètua de Mogoda theater, circus, and dance venues throughout the year, Efímera…
Paupaterres, The Poniente Summer Festival in Tàrrega
From 8 to 11 JulyTàrrega is all set to experience a new edition of the western summer festival: the Paupaterres! Paupaterres is a multicultural platform that, with over 25 years of history, has become the leading festival in the Terres de Ponent region.…
Craft Fair and Cirkifoc in Cunit
10 July …The Cunit Craft Fair is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a welcoming seaside atmosphere, with stalls brimming with handmade products created with dedication and passion by local artisans. Located on the seafront promenade, nestled among emblematic…
Ple de Riure, El Masnou Comic Theater Festival
From 14 to 18 JulyThe Ple de Riure Festival in El Masnou was born in 1997, as a summer meeting place with culture, in the form of theater, circus and humor. Its origins lie with the founders of the event, the comedy trio Chapertons, who, together with the El…
Vertebra dansa en Tortosa
From 20 to 26 JulyThe Vertebra Dansa Festival arrives in Tortosa as the natural evolution of the prestigious Deltebre Dansa, a national and international benchmark that, for over twenty years, has placed contemporary dance and circus at the heart of artistic…
Circdanya Festival in Prats i Sansor
From 25 to 26 JulyThe Circdanya Festival returns to Prats i Sansor for another year! Throughout the weekend, the public can enjoy a diverse program of street performances, hands-on workshops, music, and activities designed to surprise people of all ages. Juggling,…
Canillo Escènic Arts
From 1 to 8 AugustThis August, Canillo transforms into a large open-air stage with the fifth edition of Canillo Escénic Arts, a cultural event that brings together local and international artists in different spaces throughout the parish. You can enjoy…
FiraTàrrega
From 10 to 13 SeptemberIf you want to live an unforgettable cultural experience and be at the forefront of the performing arts, don't miss the next edition of FiraTàrrega! FiraTàrrega is the international performing arts market held every September…
FesticAM of Amposta
From 28 September to 4 October …A new edition of FesticAM, the Amposta International Theatre and Circus Festival, is back! These are days when the show returns to the city streets, filling them with life and creativity. FesticAM offers a diverse program with shows of different…
Clownic Festival in Torrelles de Foix
From 23 to 25 OctoberClown 2026: Circus, laughter and crafts to experience autumn in Torrelles de Foix! A spectacle that will stop you in your tracks, a shared laugh, and a whole town to discover between shows. From October 23 to 25, 2026, Torrelles de Foix, in…
Autumn Festivalet in Santa Susanna
7 November …With the arrival of autumn, Festivalet returns: Santa Susanna 's small-format family festival! The program features a variety of family-friendly shows that combine humor, movement, music, acting, and object theater, offering diverse formats…
MEG, Showcase of family and small-format shows in Sant Gregori
From 21 to 22 NovemberThe MEG, or Sant Gregori Family Showcase, is an event that offers a selection of the best family shows of the moment, with a special focus on putting children in the spotlight. This showcase takes place in a welcoming and family-friendly environment,…
Girona's Great Christmas Circus
From 25 December to 4 January 2027Experience the magic of Christmas with the Great Circus of Girona! This winter, the city of Girona is once again filled with wonder at the Grand Christmas Circus, a spectacular production designed to enchant the whole family. With the premiere…
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