Festival of Fools, Belfast
About Festival of Fools
Festival of Fools returns from the 1st–4th May 2026
Festival of Fools celebrates 21 years of silliness and amazing feats on the streets of Belfast
Come and play!
Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling.
The festival is one of the largest comedy, circus and outdoor arts festival in Northern Ireland, with over 50 performances taking place on the streets of Belfast City Centre and Cathedral Quarter.
All daytime shows are free to attend and apart from the shows in our Circusful building, no booking is required














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