Salisbury Juggling and Circus Convention

Le 21 november 2026 at 11:00

The Southern Circus & Juggling Convention returns to Salisbury on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for a full day dedicated to juggling and circus arts. From 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, jugglers, circus performers, families, beginners, and experienced practitioners can take over the Five Rivers Leisure Centre to practice, participate in workshops, discover different disciplines, and share their passion for the circus before a grand show at 7:00 PM.

🤹 The Southern Circus & Juggling Convention, often abbreviated SCJC, is a genuine British juggling convention. The event is organized by the circus and juggling communities of Salisbury, Southampton, and Poole, who come together to offer a day accessible to all ages and focused as much on practice as on networking.

Unlike a festival where the public primarily comes to watch performances, the SCJC dedicates a large part of its program to free practice of circus arts and juggling. Participants can bring their own equipment, train, exchange ideas with other practitioners, and take advantage of the various spaces available to them.

The choice of the Five Rivers Leisure Centre in Salisbury is particularly well-suited to this convention spirit. The event benefits from a double gymnasium, offering ample space for jugglers. Facilities for practicing aerial disciplines are also available.

🎓 Throughout the day, circus workshops are scheduled. These will allow participants to benefit from the expertise of various instructors and participants, whether to discover a new activity or refine an existing technique. The detailed program for the 2026 workshops is not yet available; the disciplines and instructors will be announced by the organizers.

The convention also provides a large area for free practice. This aspect is particularly interesting for jugglers: it's not just about following organized workshops, but about having the time and space necessary to take out balls, clubs, rings, diabolos or other accessories and practice freely alongside other convention attendees.

🎪 Inclusive circus games are also announced for this 2026 edition. The organization insists on opening the convention to all ages, with a desire to create a day where children, teenagers, adults, families and practitioners can share the activities.

This family-friendly approach is directly reflected in the pricing policy. Children under 11 can participate for free when accompanied by a paying adult, while a fee of £8 applies to those under 18. A family pass at £32 also allows entry for two adults accompanied by up to three children under 18.

The day will continue into the evening. At 7 p.m., the practice areas will give way to the evening show. The program promises an Entertaining Evening Show, a performance designed to bring convention attendees, families, and the general public together with the artists. The cast for this performance has not yet been announced; it will be added to the NetJuggler listing once the artists are confirmed.

🌍 The Southern Circus & Juggling Convention is also an interesting event on the UK convention calendar. The Juggling Edge officially lists the 2026 edition among the UK's juggling events, alongside the British Juggling Convention and other regional conventions.

The event also benefits from a convenient location in Salisbury: the Five Rivers Leisure Centre is only about a ten-minute walk from the city centre along a riverside promenade, allowing participants to easily reach the historic heart of Salisbury during their time in the city.

The convention also benefits from the support of the Buzz Action Foundation, a local organization that works primarily with young people. The foundation states that the Southern Circus & Juggling Convention attracts nationally renowned artists and allows more than 200 local youths to enjoy a day of circus-related experiences.

With its workshops throughout the day, its double gymnasium dedicated to practice, its aerial facilities, its inclusive circus games and its evening show, the Southern Circus & Juggling Convention 2026 offers a particularly complete day for juggling and circus enthusiasts in the south of England.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the Five Rivers Leisure Centre in Salisbury, with a show at 7:00 PM. This convention is accessible to experienced jugglers, beginners, and families alike, and offers a great opportunity to discover the circus community of Salisbury, Southampton, and Poole.

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• Southern Circus and Juggling Convention – The Juggling Edge