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Festival of Fools

23/25 Gordon Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2LG
Festival of Fools

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Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling.

The festival is the largest comedy, circus and outdoor arts festival on the island of Ireland, with over 70 performances taking place on the streets of Belfast City Centre and Cathedral Quarter.

All daytime shows are free to attend, and, apart from the shows in our Circusful building, no booking is required.

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Season (4 May 2024 - 9 May 2024)

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