Lestival XIII is Leicester’s one-day juggling festival in the UK. The organisers say: ‘..the usual selection of cavernous practice space, workshops, traders and a show.’ Learn more about Lestival XIII!
Lestival XIII
International Storytelling Festival
The International Storytelling Festival is Europe’s largest and Austria’s only festival of storytelling arts. This is the festival’s 35th year with events across three states – Styria, Vienna and Lower Austria. The organisers say: ‘Our festival has always been about telling stories, and in all the years of multiplication, expansion and the resulting constant change, […] » read more
Chimères Festival
Chimères Festival is a place for diverse and creative storytellers sharing traditional to modern tales. Suitable for curious adults and children alike! The organisers say: ‘It’s the oldest art: long before the internet, television, cinema, even theater, storytelling was there! By voice, with the most extreme simplicity, the tale narrated, touched, soothed the spirits and rocked […] » read more
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is an annual celebration of storytelling and cultural diversity taking place every October. Join the largest event of its kind in the world! The organisers say: ‘Imagine something different. Imagine pasts, futures, or a timeless other. Dip into dreams and desires, old and new, lost worlds and worlds still to […] » read more
Orkney Storytelling Festival
Orkney Storytelling Festival celebrates the islands of Orkney, Scotland, through tales about their history and heritage. Join events in various locations across Orkney to take part in this celebration of folklore and friendship. https://youtu.be/d1x05zP28qA The organisers say: ‘Now, in the 21st Century, we have hundreds of different leisure activities to amuse and distract us. Storytelling […] » read more
Heart & Hoop Dance Retreat
Heart & Hoop Dance Retreat brings you inspirational movement and meditation with experienced practitioners. This is a unique all-inclusive festival for hoopers! The organisers say: ‘A week that will let your body dance, your mind move, your senses be sharpened & your heart overflow. The hoop is our tool!’ Learn more about Heart & Hoop […] » read more
The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival TBC
The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival brings together international storytellers and actors every Autumn. The organisers say: ‘No need to hide anymore! At The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival you can take off all your masks. This year, we invited many international and national performers to gather and show us their real faces. Join us there, and who knows, […] » read more
TADAH Hoop Intensive
TADAH Hoop Intensive is a hooping holiday in the beautiful surroundings of Antalya, Turkey. Hoop and relax at this all-inclusive week-long event. The organisers say: ‘Come and learn from two of the best hoopers in the world in our beautiful glass walled training studio… The small group allows for lots of individual attention in workshops […] » read more
HooPoland
HooPoland is Poland’s hula hoopers festival set in the Masurian forests. This is a secluded event packed with intensive workshops alongside chilling out in nature. The organisers say: ‘This is an event where hula hoop enthusiasts can find their place and meet other [positively crazy] people.’ Learn more about HooPoland!
River Hoop – Slovenian Hoop Convention
River Hoop – Slovenian Hoop Convention is a four-day gathering of hula hoopers in the Slovenian countryside. There’s something for everyone – children and partners welcome! The organisers say: ‘Do you love hula hoops and nature? ‘More of a retreat than a convention, this is your chance to enjoy good company, beautiful countryside and meet […] » read more
Croatian Hula Hoop Convention
Croatian Hula Hoop Convention is a chance to learn how to make your own hula hoop, take part in workshops and watch incredible hula shows. https://vimeo.com/357386723 The organisers say: ‘Exploring hula hoop as means of expression and non-verbal communication in different art branches – such as circus, dance, rhythmic gymnastics, acro hooping..’ Learn more about […] » read more
Get the Ring: Hulahoop Convention Switzerland
Get the Ring: Hulahoop Convention Switzerland is a gathering of hula hoopers close to Zurich. Join the adventure! The organisers say: ‘Hula Hoop Dance gives your life that extra spark! 1000 possibilities and one ring.’ Learn more about Get the Ring: Hulahoop Convention Switzerland!
German Hoop Convention
German Hoop Convention is a weekend-full of workshops, parties, shows and even a bazaar – due to take place in September 2022. The organisers say: ‘One weekend long, everything will be about our most favorite activity: Hooping! ‘All Hoopers who are interested in learning new hoop moves, exchange experiences, getting to know other hoopers or […] » read more
Oxford Storytelling Festival
Oxford Storytelling Festival is set in the beautiful Waterperry Gardens in Oxford, England. They bring you storytelling, folk music, spoken word and much more from England and beyond. The organisers say: ‘The Oxford Storytelling Festival is a place where the imagination is set free. Stories are overflowing with magic, wonder and enchantment.’ Learn more about […] » read more
Samova Storytelling
Samova Storytelling is a magical festival that promotes the art of storytelling in all its different ways. The organisers say: ‘A transdisciplinary cultural association that cultivates and promotes the art of storytelling in its many forms and nuances.’ Learn more about Samova Storytelling!
Festival Cirkul’art
An international showcase of creativity at circus arts, Festival Cirkul’art is an annual event that happens in Slovakia. It attracts thousands of circus arts enthusiasts and during the 3-day event, there are close to 500 performances being done. After an extremely successful event back in 2019, the organizers had to postpone the festival in. the […] » read more
Manchester Aerial & Acrobatics Convention 2025 TBC
A glorious celebration of aerial antics including flying aerial, cloud swing, and more, Manchester Aerial & Acrobatics Convention is all about circus arts. The event has many floor workshops and performances of every possible circus discipline you can think of including and not limited to juggling, contortion, dancing, parkour, and acrobatic arts. The dates and […] » read more
Bigoud’n’Jongle (French Juggling Convention)
An epic gathering of jugglers from all walks of life, Bigoud’n’Jongle, the much-awaited French Juggling Convention is scheduled to happen this May after two years of silence due to the pandemic. As always, the event will have many amazing performances by professional jugglers, and plenty of workshops and spaces to practice for beginners. The festival […] » read more
To Be Confirmed: Karlsruhe Acrobatic Festival
Celebrating the entire spectrum of circus arts and skills, the Karlsruhe Acrobatic Festival (Karlsruher Akrobatikfestival) is a four-day acrobatic festival that happens annually around Easter. The festival features a variety of skilled performers including aerial silk, trapeze, juggling, tightrope walking, and other acrobatic performances from all over Germany and Europe. The coveted annual event was […] » read more
Swedish Juggling Convention
Bringing together the best performers in all of Sweden together, the Swedish Juggling Convention is an annual 4-day event organized by Swedish Juggling Association. The event is an open space for many circus disciplines apart from juggling as well. It is filled with plenty of games, workshops, and other shows as well. SJC 2020 was […] » read more