Circus and Céilí at Elizabeth Fort
This Cruinniú na nÓg, Circus Factory is taking over Elizabeth Fort, and they’re bringing more than just circus; there will also be live singing, dance performances and a Ceilí! Starting the day in true Circus Factory style, there will be free circus workshops suitable for the whole family, followed by a day of performances by Circus solo act Mr Gusto, a dance performance by New Moon Dance, live singing performance with the Voices of Peace Intercultural Children and Young People Choir and a big Ceilí with Let’s Play Cork!
Programme of Events for Circus and Céilí at Cruinniú na nÓg 2026
Main Square:
All day voting – Let’s Play Cork – Creative Trail launch – (more on this exciting thing later)
11 am -11.45 am Circus Workshops
11.45 am – 12.15 pm – New Moon Dance Performance
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm – New Moon Dance Workshop (Walk-up workshop – no booking required)
1.10 pm – 1.30 pm – Voices of Peace Intercultural Children and Young People Choir
1.30 pm – 2 pm Circus Workshops
2 pm- 3.00 pm – Ceilí Mór with Damhsa Liomsa and live musicians
3.15 pm – 3.50 pm – Monsieur Gusto by Alchemy Arts main stage
Sensory Area – garden behind the house to the left (ask us on the day if you can’t find it)
11. 00 am – Quiet space
12.30 pm- 1 pm – Monsieur Gusto by Alchemy Arts
1.15 pm- 1.45 pm New Moon Sensory Workshop
2 pm-3 pm – Relaxed Sensory Space with Circus (More relaxed workshops for those that are finding the Ceilí a bit too much)
3 pm-4 pm – Quiet Space
Learn more about Cruinniú na nÓg events by visiting: cruinniu.gov.ie
Please note: Photography and videography will be taken on-site. Photography, audio and video recording adds colour and life to our events and helps celebrate and promote youth circus programmes around the country. If you wish for you and your child not to be photographed, please talk to the team on the day.
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