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Festivals
L'Européenne de Cirques 2026 – International Festival of Contemporary Circus in Balma & Toulouse
From 09 to 18 october 2026
The European Circus
La Grainerie – Fabrique des arts du cirque et de l'itinérance
61 rue Saint-Jean
31130 Balma
Haute-Garonne – Occitanie
61 rue Saint-Jean
31130 Balma
Haute-Garonne – Occitanie
France
Price
Prices vary depending on the performance. : A partir de 1€
Some shows : Jusqu'à 11€
Students, job seekers, under 26s, members of La Grainerie, groups, etc. : Tarifs réduits
Children aged 3 to 12 and those receiving minimum social benefits. : Tarifs réduits +
L'Européenne de Cirques 2026 – The international contemporary circus festival in Balma and Toulouse
From October 9 to 18, 2026, La Grainerie – a center for circus arts and touring – is organizing the 10th edition of L'Européenne de Cirques, one of the most important French festivals dedicated to contemporary European and international circus. For ten days, Balma and several iconic venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area will resonate with the most innovative circus creations, bringing together established artists, emerging young companies, and audiences from all walks of life.
As part of the Toulouse Occitanie International Biennial of Performing Arts, the festival has championed an ambitious vision of circus arts since its inception, showcasing performances that blend acrobatics, dance, theatre, music, visual arts, performance art, and contemporary creation. Each edition invites audiences to discover unique artistic worlds, presented by European and international companies that push the boundaries of circus disciplines.
🎭 A rich and international program
The 2026 edition offers a diverse program spread across several stages in Balma and Toulouse, including:
Angela – Silvia Capell
Electric Blue – Pardi Circus!
Among the cows – The Mad Coast
Ákri – Manel Rosés
Secrets – EIA Company
In Praise of Shadows – Below Zero
Kankarro
Great escape – Coletivo Instrumento de Ver
Ghetto – Dissociated Company
Throughout the festival, the public will also be able to enjoy numerous events related to contemporary circus:
🎪 Shows under the big top and in theaters,
🌳 performances in public spaces,
🤸 creations from young European companies,
🎭 hybrid forms blending circus, dance, theatre and music,
💬 Encounters with the artists,
🎤 exchanges and mediation time,
🌍 Discovering new trends in contemporary circus.
📍 Several locations invested
The festival takes place primarily at La Grainerie in Balma, but also utilizes several partner venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area, including:
La Grainerie – Balma
Garonne Theatre
City Theatre
The Kiwi – Ramonville-Saint-Agne
Place de la Libération in Balma
Several other cultural spaces are partners of the Biennale.
This diversity of venues allows us to offer shows in a wide variety of configurations, both indoors and outdoors.
🎪 A showcase of European circus
For over twenty years, L'Européenne de Cirques has contributed to the prominence of contemporary circus in France. Organized by La Grainerie, a leading European center for creation, residency, and artist support, the festival fosters encounters between professionals, companies, and audiences. It offers a unique space to discover the creations of tomorrow, support emerging talent, and encourage dialogue between the diverse cultures of contemporary circus.
Thanks to a demanding yet accessible program, the festival attracts circus enthusiasts, families, performing arts professionals, and simply curious people eager to discover the richness of contemporary circus arts.
💶 Pricing
The shows are offered at very affordable prices to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the event.
Tickets from €1 to €11 depending on the show.
Reduced rates for those under 26, students, job seekers, those receiving minimum social benefits, members of La Grainerie and groups.
📍 Practical information
Dates: October 9-18, 2026
Main location:
La Grainerie – Circus Arts and Touring Productions Factory
61 Saint-Jean Street
31130 Balma – France
Other venues: Balma and several performance venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area.
For ten days, L'Européenne de Cirques 2026 will transform Balma and Toulouse into one of the European capitals of contemporary circus. With original creations, international artists, poetic shows, acrobatic performances, and opportunities to meet the companies, this tenth edition promises an exceptional immersion into the world of today's circus arts, where innovation, emotion, and virtuosity will be on full display.
From October 9 to 18, 2026, La Grainerie – a center for circus arts and touring – is organizing the 10th edition of L'Européenne de Cirques, one of the most important French festivals dedicated to contemporary European and international circus. For ten days, Balma and several iconic venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area will resonate with the most innovative circus creations, bringing together established artists, emerging young companies, and audiences from all walks of life.
As part of the Toulouse Occitanie International Biennial of Performing Arts, the festival has championed an ambitious vision of circus arts since its inception, showcasing performances that blend acrobatics, dance, theatre, music, visual arts, performance art, and contemporary creation. Each edition invites audiences to discover unique artistic worlds, presented by European and international companies that push the boundaries of circus disciplines.
🎭 A rich and international program
The 2026 edition offers a diverse program spread across several stages in Balma and Toulouse, including:
Angela – Silvia Capell
Electric Blue – Pardi Circus!
Among the cows – The Mad Coast
Ákri – Manel Rosés
Secrets – EIA Company
In Praise of Shadows – Below Zero
Kankarro
Great escape – Coletivo Instrumento de Ver
Ghetto – Dissociated Company
Throughout the festival, the public will also be able to enjoy numerous events related to contemporary circus:
🎪 Shows under the big top and in theaters,
🌳 performances in public spaces,
🤸 creations from young European companies,
🎭 hybrid forms blending circus, dance, theatre and music,
💬 Encounters with the artists,
🎤 exchanges and mediation time,
🌍 Discovering new trends in contemporary circus.
📍 Several locations invested
The festival takes place primarily at La Grainerie in Balma, but also utilizes several partner venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area, including:
La Grainerie – Balma
Garonne Theatre
City Theatre
The Kiwi – Ramonville-Saint-Agne
Place de la Libération in Balma
Several other cultural spaces are partners of the Biennale.
This diversity of venues allows us to offer shows in a wide variety of configurations, both indoors and outdoors.
🎪 A showcase of European circus
For over twenty years, L'Européenne de Cirques has contributed to the prominence of contemporary circus in France. Organized by La Grainerie, a leading European center for creation, residency, and artist support, the festival fosters encounters between professionals, companies, and audiences. It offers a unique space to discover the creations of tomorrow, support emerging talent, and encourage dialogue between the diverse cultures of contemporary circus.
Thanks to a demanding yet accessible program, the festival attracts circus enthusiasts, families, performing arts professionals, and simply curious people eager to discover the richness of contemporary circus arts.
💶 Pricing
The shows are offered at very affordable prices to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the event.
Tickets from €1 to €11 depending on the show.
Reduced rates for those under 26, students, job seekers, those receiving minimum social benefits, members of La Grainerie and groups.
📍 Practical information
Dates: October 9-18, 2026
Main location:
La Grainerie – Circus Arts and Touring Productions Factory
61 Saint-Jean Street
31130 Balma – France
Other venues: Balma and several performance venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area.
For ten days, L'Européenne de Cirques 2026 will transform Balma and Toulouse into one of the European capitals of contemporary circus. With original creations, international artists, poetic shows, acrobatic performances, and opportunities to meet the companies, this tenth edition promises an exceptional immersion into the world of today's circus arts, where innovation, emotion, and virtuosity will be on full display.
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