Mullum Circus Festival showcases the incredible talents of Australian circus artists, profiling established shows and companies as well as supporting emerging artists and works in development.

Join Australia's circus community for a three-day celebration of circus arts and physical theatre, ranging from youth circus performances to award-winning, internationally acclaimed acts.

Enjoy a wide range of performances in the big tops, cabarets, sideshows, the outdoor flying trapeze, circus workshops, industry talks and more.

Grab a bite to eat from a range of delicious, healthy food stalls or a have a drink and talk shop with your favourite circus artists at the bar.

Mullum Circus Festival takes place on Bundjalung country and we acknowledge the traditional custodians with respect and gratitude for the stunning land on which we play, work, love and laugh.

The festival is a 'waste-wise' event. Please support us by sorting your waste into the compost and recycling bins and limit your rubbish to landfill. Bring a water bottle or purchase a Mullum Circus Festival stainless steel bottle for refilling while onsite.

Limited 'Full Experience' 3-day camping passes are available. You will need to bring your own camping gear and be prepared for onsite living with shared amenities and limited power at the base of Mt Chincogan by the Brunswick River. Unplug and reconnect!

Three-day non-camping, weekend and single day passes are also available. Scroll down for ticketing info.

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Enjoy four days of intensive circus training in a vast array of specialities from Australia's best trainers & performers. Connect and learn from others in your field or collaborate with complementary practitioners, learn new skills and create something fresh. Nightly Cabarets beneath the fig trees, festival bar shenanigans, art & industry talks, impromptu skill-sharing, belly laughs, worked bodies, life-long friends and lasting memories all included. Your Training Program registration also includes weekend festival pass and 8 nights' camping at the base of Mt Chincogan by the Brunswick River. Unplug and reconnect!

Applications are now closed.
Thanks to all the wonderful folk who applied.

Thank you to all our volunteers who made the festival run so smoothly - you rock our world!

Mullum Circus Festival acknowledges the people of the Bundjalung nation, traditional custodians of the land on which we live, love, work and play.

images on this site are the works of Darcy Grant, Françoise Schneiders, Willow Darling, John McCormick, Carnival Cinema, Jeff Dawson and individual artists & companies. Bunting image by Ashley Davis.

Our logo is based on a rune for earth, symbolising great events, major success, fertility and hard work. It also represents Mt Chincogan that looks over our festival site, big tops, the letter M for Mullumbimby and is reminiscent of bunting, a big part of our colourful celebration.