November 1 – 8, 2026 • Brattleboro

Vermont Circus Festival!

The Vermont Circus Festival is a week of circus shows, community events, and circus workshops open to everyone and anyone in the community!

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Everyone is welcome at the Vermont Circus Festival!

The VTCF has events for everyone, from professional circus artists to new students, families, circus enthusiasts and anyone in-between! Mark your calendars for November 1 – 8, 2026 and start planning your trip to Brattleboro.

This year we have twice as many shows throughout the week, loads of workshops throughout the final weekend, and community events for youth and adults. We’re also bringing a free community day, funded by Brattleboro Town Arts Fund, on November 1!

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Our 2026 Sponsors

Vermont Arts Council logo
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation Logo
Vermont Community Foundation logo
Vermont Humanities logo
Ben and Jerry's Foundation logo
Vermont Signature Event logo
Backroads Granola logo
Brattleboro Portable Storage logo
Brattleboro Reformer logo
Minuteman Press logo
Brattleboro Veterinary Clinic logo
Reuters Foundation Repair logo
Holiday Inn Express logo
The Porch logo
Brattleboro Tire logo
Brattleboro Tire logo
Downtown Brattleboro Alliance logo
Vermont Arts Council logo
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation Logo
Vermont Community Foundation logo
Vermont Humanities logo
Ben and Jerry's Foundation logo
Vermont Signature Event logo
Backroads Granola logo
Brattleboro Portable Storage logo
Brattleboro Reformer logo
Minuteman Press logo
Brattleboro Veterinary Clinic logo
Reuters Foundation Repair logo
Holiday Inn Express logo
The Porch logo
Brattleboro Tire logo
Brattleboro Tire logo
Downtown Brattleboro Alliance logo

The Festival Schedule

The Vermont Circus Festival is bringing you unforgettable performances, community events, and workshops by artists from near and far. Whether you’re a longtime circus lover or brand new to the big top, there’s something here for all ages to enjoy.

Plan your schedule by day, location, or event type here!

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Festival Passes Now Available!

While you don’t need a festival pass to attend VTCF, we seriously encourage you to snag one!

If you’re ready to dive into festival workshops and events, grab a pass! You’ll get advance registration and discounts for our workshop lineup, discounts on shows, and an epic swag bag.

Here’s the deets:

  • Advanced registration and 10% off all workshops
  • $5 off all shows
  • Free pop-up workshops
  • Free morning warm-ups
  • A NECCA x VTCF swag bag!

Advance workshop registration opens July 15! Keep an eye out for the full event and workshop schedules, coming soon!

Reminder: You don’t need a pass to attend! But they do give you amazing perks if you want to attend multiple events and workshops!

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Workshop Lineup!

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Fill out our contact form here to get all the updates on Vermont Circus Festival events and special offers!

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Where’s the Vermont Circus Festival?

The Vermont Circus Festival is located in beautiful Brattleboro, Vermont. Most of our workshops are held at the Trapezium, while community events are held in and around Brattleboro, as well as at the Trapezium!

Check back soon for more 2026 location information. And in the meantime, check out Downtown Brattleboro’s official website!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Throughout the week you’ll find performances for all ages, free community events, and circus workshops and open gyms for all ages and abilities!

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The Vermont Circus Festival is a week-long circus festival in Brattleboro, Vermont, hosted by the New England Center for Circus Arts.

The short answer is: everyone!

We have performances, community events, and workshops for everyone! From beginners to pros, kids to adults, and families, enthusiasts, and circus fans… We have something planned for everyone.

Check back soon for performance information, workshop schedules and levels, and our community event schedule!

We plan to have workshops for all levels, but please check in on the prerequisites for the workshop you are interested in. Our workshops are generally for ages 12 and up, depending on the prerequisites for each class.

We will also have some open gyms for folks to come in and give circus a try. Send us an email at info@necenterforcirucsarts.org if you have questions regarding specific workshops.

Yes, there are activities for kids and families!

There are performances, community events, and open gym all for kids at the Vermont Circus Festival. Check the full event schedule for more details.

We are run by a small team of dedicated folks from the New England Center for Circus Arts and always appreciate support from our community.

If you want to support the festival, please consider making a donation to NECCA, becoming a sponsor for the festival, or volunteering at a show or event.

Our Mission & Story

Vermont Circus Festival’s mission is to bring people together to celebrate the joy of circus through workshops, performances, and community events.

By sharing the magic of this art form, we strengthen community connections, inspire creativity, and bring cultural and economic vibrancy to the region!

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