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About CIRKL
CIRKL, that's five days of high-quality circus performances in the centre of Leuven for young and old. The ninth edition of the circus festival in Leuven will take place from 6 to 10 May 2026. The program includes many national and international artists with some premieres.
In 2017, CIRKL emerged from a long tradition of impressive circus festivals. The festival was an instant hit. Since the arrival of circus workshop CIRKLABO, the festival also has an additional offering: new, young and experimental work by artists who have been in residence in Leuven over the past year. CIRKL and CIRKLABO put Leuven on the map as a true circus city.
CIRKL is organized by 30CC and CIRKLABO, in collaboration with Cirkus in Beweging and the City of Leuven.