DUBAI WORLD CIRCUS FESTIVAL
Dubai World Circus Schools Festival
1st edition 2024
The Dubai World Circus Festival — International Circus Competition
is a Dubai-hosted global platform celebrating excellence in youth circus arts.
The festival brings together talented young circus artists from schools worldwide to perform,
attend educational workshops, and compete under the guidance of internationally renowned jurors.
Founded and directed by Erika Possetto,
with over 16 years of experience in circus education and 20 years as circus performer,
the festival prioritizes the highest standards of safety, discipline, and artistic development.
Emirati youth are already represented among participants,
reflecting the festival’s commitment to cultural engagement and the growth of local talent.
Held annually in November, the festival fosters international collaboration, cross-cultural exchange, and the development of young performers in a structured, professional, and inspiring environment.
Dubai World Circus Festival 2025
3rd edition
20th-22nd November 2026
Dubai
© 2024 by Dubai World Circus Schools Festival
Get ready to be amazed by our
live high-circus performances!
Our talented young aerialists
will showcase their skills
in a mesmerizing show
featuring climbing, spinning, rolling,
breathtaking flexibility poses,
and dynamic combinations across
all existing aerial apparatuses.
Don’t miss the chance to experience
the thrill of this truly captivating performance!
Down-to-earth acrobats!
With their impressive tumbling, jumps, somersaults, and balancing acts, they'll put all their strength on a show's worthy of the big top.
A unforgettable experience!
Our talented Clowns soloist duo, or trio will leave your audience in awe!
With unique costumes and powerful acting,
will bring the magic of the circus to life right your eyes.
On our Dubai International Circus Festival
you can savor the flavors of the juggling world! Across the journey complements the spectacle of the circus since ever, adding a delectable dimension to the experience.
We will enhance the atmosphere with our beautiful contortionists and curated musical accompaniment.
Elegance and Flexibility united in one of the most ancients circus disciplines, and one of he most hard! From uplifting melodies to heart-pounding rhythms, our music services elevate the circus experience to new heights.
Master of mystery, architect of wonder,
and creator of moments
that make reality blink.
Magicians and illusionists
doesn’t just perform tricks — they bend reality.
With a flick of the hand and perfect timing,
the impossible becomes believable.
Every illusion is a story, every movement a secret, inviting the audience to question
what they see and trust what they feel. 🎩✨
What you see is never the whole truth
and that’s where the magic lives.