From Jan. 16 to Jan. 25, 2026, the Chapiteau de Fontvieille will host the 48th International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival, joined this year by the 13th New Generation for a unified and exceptional edition. Considered the most famous circus festival in the world, the event continues to raise its standards with an ambitious program of spectacular performances.
Presided over by H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, the Organising Committee has called upon an array of talented artists. Clowns, acrobats, tightrope walkers, magicians and animals will perform throughout the festival, with many surprises promised across the ten-day run.
For this edition, Festival performances and New Generation acts will occasionally merge into a single program, combining established numbers with emerging circus talent. The format highlights both excellence and renewal, offering audiences some of the best acts in the world while supporting the future of the circus.
The festival runs from Friday, Jan. 16, to Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Tickets are available from €30.
Photo credits: Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo