Circus Science by the Sea is Europe’s first circus science festival – the next edition will be held from Friday 17th – Sunday 19th November as part of Science Week 2023.
This is a festival for everyone. Whether you’re a fun-seeking family, environmentalist, artiste or physicist, the weekend is packed full of free performances, discussions and workshops for you. From late night Circus Science Cabaret to family-friendly clown shows, lively discussions and outdoor circus workshops, Circus by the Sea aims to stimulate ideas and collaboration around how circus and science can best work together for the common good.
Held in the historic town of Westport and on Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland, the entire weekend is free to attend.
Circus Science by the Sea is produced by Circus250 with support from Science Foundation Ireland. Because we believe when science meets circus, anything’s possible.
What people say
Very informative for adults and kids. Fun too! Imaginative, fascinating and clever!
Loved the spinning plates!
Press
‘We want people to laugh, gasp and hope’: Ireland hosts climate science circus – The Guardian
Europe’s first ever Circus Science festival comes to Mayo – Midwest Radio
Programme of Events 2022
Strong Women Science Show
An award-winning circus science show for families, presented by Circus 250 in association with Science Week 2022!
Time: 11.00am
Location: Town Hall Theatre, Westport
Admission: FREE
Nature’s Secret Circus
Environmental circus workshops in the landscape
Time: 11.00am
Location: Outdoors – Opposite Mastersons Bar and Restaurant, Dugort, Achill
Admission: FREE
Juanita’s Talk
A clown show for families. Plastic pollution has never been so funny.
Time: 2.00pm
Location: Town Hall Theatre, Westport
Admission: FREE
Bee-Ology
A juggling, storytelling and puppet show for families all about bees.
Time: 4.00pm
Location: Town Hall Theatre, Westport
Admission: FREE
Pint of Science
Pub quiz with a difference. Sharing science over an interactive pint.
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Ted’s Bar, Cashel, Achill Island
No booking necessary
Circus Science Cabaret
A late night circus show with a science twist
Time: 9.30pm
Location: Ted’s Bar, Restaurant & Venue, Cashell F28 AX57, Achill Ireland
Admission: FREE
Sea Swim at Silver Strand
Join Achill swim group Vitamin Sea for a swim on the beautiful blue flag beach Golden Strand. This is a wonderful way to experience the ocean and Achill. All welcome.
Time: 10.00am
Location: Dugort, Achill
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What’s Watt? An acrobatic circus show about energy
An acrobatic show that helps us understand where energy comes from – and how we can save it (and the planet)
Time: 11.00am
Location: Ted’s Bar, Restaurant & Venue, Cashell F28 AX57, Achill Ireland
Admission: FREE
Fruity ‘n Dishy – Juggling and plate spinning act and workshops for all
Fruity loves to juggle fruit. Dishy prefers to spin plates. Together they show you how it’s done – then you have a go yourself. Family fun.
Time: 1.00pm
Location: Ted’s Bar, Restaurant & Venue, Cashell F28 AX57, Achill Ireland
Admission: FREE
Where Seaweed Dances
A sparkling journey to the edge of and below the ocean told in circus, theatre and live music
Time: 3.00pm
Location: Ted’s Bar, Restaurant & Venue, Cashell F28 AX57, Achill Ireland
Admission: FREE
