The Circada Festival 2026 returns to Seville with a new edition dedicated to contemporary circus , street performances, and theatrical productions open to diverse audiences. The event will take place between June 4th and 21st, 2026, and will once again occupy recognizable spaces throughout the city with both free and ticketed performances. The program combines acrobatics, humor, physical theater, aerial acts, and creations from national and international companies.
A circus festival with a presence in the street and in performance spaces
Circada has established itself as one of the leading names in contemporary circus in Seville. Its work extends beyond theaters, bringing cultural activity to plazas, streets, and urban spaces, making circus accessible to residents, visitors, and families.
The 2026 edition maintains this commitment to accessibility with a wide range of free performances. Among the venues included in the program are locations such as the Alameda de Hércules, Las Setas, the Torre de los Perdigones, the Teatro Alameda, the Teatro Central, Sala TNT, and the Artillería, as well as events in towns like La Rinconada, Lebrija, Mairena del Alcor, El Viso del Alcor, and Montoro.
This combination of spaces allows the festival to function as a distributed cultural program, where the public can encounter circus performances in everyday environments and also attend productions designed for specific halls or venues.
Circada Festival 2026 Program
The Circada Festival 2026 program brings together more than thirty companies and offers performances spread over several weeks. The official schedule includes free shows and others with tickets, with prices, according to published information, ranging from €3 to €16 for general admission.
During the first few days of the festival, audiences can find performances in venues such as the Alameda de Hércules, Las Setas, and the Torre de los Perdigones. Among the announced shows are titles such as Atempo by Gato Blanco Gato Negro; iO by Cia Marc Filigrana; Koosha by Cía El Cruce; Free Fall for People with Vertigo by Cia Bragacadavra; and Shipwreck by Cialabsurda.
The Circada Grand Gala 2026 is also scheduled at the Alameda Theatre, with performances on June 6 and 7. The program is rounded out with other offerings such as Dream again plus, Intruders, 46011, Neither Fú nor Fá, Mahâra, Kairos, Pasto, The run, Restless, Symplophony, Carena, The grotto, Tenet, Company y Trap, among others.
The origin and evolution of Circada
Circada was founded in Seville in 2008, linked to the work of Noletia, an organization specializing in culture, street performance, and the performing arts. Its creation responded to the growth of contemporary circus as an artistic language and the need to give greater visibility to a discipline that for years had occupied a secondary position within the performing arts.
From its earliest editions, the festival has championed the circus as a broad cultural expression, capable of engaging with theater, dance, music, humor, performance art, and urban intervention. This approach has contributed to Circada's sustained growth and significant attendance figures, with over 25.000 spectators per edition and an average of 65 performances, according to published festival information.
A cultural event with a social and professional dimension
In addition to its public programming, Circada has developed a social and professional dimension. The festival incorporates projects related to social circus, gender perspectives, and inclusion, thus expanding its role beyond artistic exhibition.
One of the highlights is the Panorama section, conceived as a meeting place for companies, programmers, and industry professionals. This area serves as a platform for showcasing new proposals and for connecting artists and cultural agents. The presence of specialists and programmers also allows the festival to act as a showcase for emerging companies and established projects both within and beyond Andalusia.
Seville as a stage for contemporary circus
The 2026 edition reinforces Seville's role as a city linked to street culture and the performing arts. Circada's program allows different locations throughout the city to become open-air stages, bringing circus to audiences who might not typically attend a theater.
With free performances, ticketed shows, companies from diverse backgrounds, and a program spread across urban spaces and cultural venues, the 2026 Circada Festival is one of the major cultural events of June in Seville. Its program combines entertainment, contemporary creation, and citizen participation, maintaining its own distinct identity within the Andalusian cultural calendar.
