Mureaux International Circus Festival 2026

From 09 to 11 october 2026

From October 9 to 11, 2026, the Parc du Sautour in Les Mureaux, Yvelines, will host the 24th edition of the Les Mureaux International Circus Festival, one of the major circus events in the Île-de-France region. Since its creation in 2003, this festival has brought together artists from all over the world each autumn to offer a family-friendly show that blends virtuosity, poetry, humor, and wonder.

For three days, a large traditional big top becomes the stage for an extraordinary journey into the heart of circus arts. Acrobats, trapeze artists, tightrope walkers, jugglers, illusionists, contortionists, equilibrists and aerial artists follow one another in a dynamic staging, led by a ringmaster who guides the public throughout the show and creates the link between the different acts.

Each artist presents a discipline emblematic of contemporary and traditional circus, offering a diverse international program. Companies and artists from France, Italy, China, Tanzania, and many other countries share their exceptional expertise. This artistic richness allows the audience to discover varied worlds, alternating between technical feats, moments of grace, humor, emotion, and spectacular performances.

The festival offers five performances spread throughout the weekend to allow everyone to find a time slot that suits them:

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Each performance lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission, offering a complete show where circus disciplines follow one another in a sustained rhythm.

Beyond the spectacle, the Mureaux International Circus Festival is also a truly convivial experience. Around the big top, a festive atmosphere takes hold with food areas and various activities that extend the magic of the ring. Set in the verdant Parc du Sautour, on the banks of the Seine, the festival invites visitors to enjoy a day or a weekend dedicated to sharing and discovery.

Organized by the City of Les Mureaux, this cultural event reflects a strong commitment to making live performance accessible to everyone. Circus arts are celebrated here as a popular art form capable of uniting all generations. Every year, several thousand spectators from across the Île-de-France region gather under the big top to applaud exceptional artists and experience moments of wonder.

The festival is easily accessible from Paris via the Transilien J line, with Les Mureaux station located about a fifteen-minute walk from the site. Visitors arriving by car can reach Parc du Sautour via the A13 motorway and take advantage of free parking nearby.

The doors of the big top open approximately one hour before each performance, allowing the audience to settle in comfortably and fully enjoy the atmosphere before the show begins.

Spectators can choose from several seating categories, ranging from numbered boxes to Gold, Silver, and Bronze, with prices tailored for adults, children, groups, and a specific rate for people with reduced mobility. Children under two years old are admitted free of charge.

Over the years, the Mureaux International Circus Festival has become a benchmark in the French circus scene. Thanks to the quality of its international program, its warm atmosphere and its accessibility, it is an ideal outing for families, circus enthusiasts and all those who wish to discover the most beautiful acts from the world circus scene in the intimate setting of a large traditional big top.

Whether you come to admire breathtaking aerial acrobatics, the precision of jugglers, the elegance of tightrope walkers, the illusions of magicians or the impressive performances of contortionists and equilibrists, this 24th edition of the International Circus Festival of Les Mureaux promises once again a weekend full of emotions, surprises and wonder for the whole family.

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