Circus Science By The Sea Festival 2026

Start date: November 13, 2026
End date: November 15, 2026
All-day event
Location: Achill Island, Mulranny and Westport, Co. Mayo

Europe’s only circus science festival is back. Join us 13-15th November in Achill, Mulranny and Westport, County Mayo for three fantastic days of circus with a scientific twist.

Don’t miss a fun-filled weekend of performances, workshops, talks and exhibitions that explore science in imaginative, surprising and hopeful ways. This year’s lineup includes climate-clowning, shark sculpting, beekeeping, egg juggling and more…

This year, we’re delighted to welcome Artist in Residence, sculptor Tom Meskell and Scientist in Residence, neuroscientist Dr Robin Dale, who will support creative and scientific activity throughout the festival and beyond.