The Figueres International Circus Festival is an event that is not to be missed for those who love seeing the circus when it is in town. In 2017, the festival returns to Figueres for the sixth consecutive year with a wealth of artists, acrobats and entertainers lined up, ready to delight and amuse those who step into the big top.

The big top in numbers

This year the festival takes place from the 16th to the 20th February and has a whopping 82 artists from 24 different countries in its line up. There are three new shows in this year's programme and 2,206 spectators in each audience, alongside judging panels who will decide who goes through to the final show.

The shows

There are three different shows to see: the red and blue which give the artists their first opportunity to show off their ballet dancing, juggling or acrobatic skills. These two shows take place in front of a selection of judges whose final decisions determine who goes through to the gold show which is the circus's final performance where the awards are also given out.

The artists

This year's festival boasts a variety of artists from all over the world. From Baltabarín, the Chilean clown to Wu Song Tao, a Chinese magician to Marco Antonio Penagos, a Mexican hula hooper, there is something to wow everyone.

Circus exhibitions

As well as the big show itself, there are a series of exhibitions open to the public with photos from past events and information about each act. Circus memorabilia will also be on sale for those who want a long-lasting souvenir of their visit.

The big tent

One of the highlights of the show is the big tent which has 360 degrees visibility for those watching the show. There are no columns to spoil the view in this inclined grandstand. Tickets are available online now and given how popular the event is we advise you to book early.

The Figueres International Circus Festival is a perfect excuse to visit Figueres from your home on the Costa Brava. A lovely town in itself, Figueres is a short drive from many of our locations on the Costa Brava.

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