SAN FRANCISCO CIRCUS FESTIVAL aPRiL 14–19, 2026
This spring, North Beach’s Club Fugazi transforms into a vibrant hub of high-flying artistry and community connection with the inaugural San Francisco Circus Festival—a multi-day celebration honoring San Francisco’s rich legacy as a global epicenter for contemporary circus—taking place April 14–19, 2026.
Featuring an exciting lineup of beloved Bay Area circus artists and companies, youth performers, and special community activations, San Francisco Circus Festival places local artists center stage while honoring a legacy of innovation, athleticism, artistry, and risk-taking that is deeply woven into the cultural fabric of San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO CIRCUS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 14 – ELECTRIC CIRCUS
Electric Circus evening, a high-energy cabaret curated by aerialist Joey “The Tiger” Moore. The evening will feature the mix of aerial and acrobatic arts, clown, drag, and music that powers all Electric Circus shows.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 – A CAVALCADE OF CLOWNS
Club Fugazi turns into A Cavalcade of Clowns, an evening of hijinks and hilarity with the Bay Area’s best clowns, curated by Jeff Raz, a veteran of Dell’ Arte, The Pickle Family Circus and Cirque du Soleil.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 16 – PEOPLE’S CIRCUS THEATRE
Club Fugazi will welcome People's Circus Theatre—a San Francisco-based contemporary circus company that blends circus skills, dance, and drama to explore universal human experiences—who will offer festival goers a sneak peek at their new show, The Unfinished Work of Camille Claudel.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17 – CIRCUS BELLA
Circus Bella—the Bay Area’s premier, homegrown family circus that has been delighting San Francisco Bay Area with their blend of storytelling and classical circus since 2008—takes over Club Fugazi with Bella!, an evening that will feature performers from Circus Bella and the Circus Bella All-Star Band.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 – WORLD CIRCUS DAY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY
World Circus Day featuring a celebratory party and neighborhood hangout, co-sponsored by North Beach Business Association, and featuring an open community workshop hosted by the crew behind the North Beach Circus Saturdays, youth performances, music, and more throughout the day.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 and SUNDAY, APRIL 19 – DEAR SAN FRANCISCO
The 7 Fingers return to the stage with Dear San Francisco. Each show will feature a youth-circus curtain raiser, sponsored by US Bank, highlighting the next generation of Bay Area circus talent.