Through the Shared Island Initiative, we’ll be connecting young circus artists from all corners of the island, helping them share ideas, forge new friendships, and build stronger ties between youth circus organisations through Shared Island Youth Exchanges and attending key events.
In 2026, we will bring young people from youth circus organisations on both sides of the border together at key events in Derry and Cork through the ISACS Network, supported by the Shared Island Initiative.
Key Youth Circus events in 2026:
- Shared Island Youth Exchange in Derry – hosted by In Your Space Circus as part of Carnival of Colour in June
- Shared Island Youth Exchange in Cork – hosted by Circus Factory as part of Pitch’d Festival in August
Check out highlights from Shared Island Youth Exchange in Derry.