Back by popular demand! Europe’s only circus science festival returns to venues in Achill and other parts of County Mayo in November 2024. The activities take place from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th November and the event is supported by Science Foundation Ireland. This year the event has partnered with Mayo Autism to bring two special performances, and includes a post-show discussion of women in STEM.
Hosted by Achill-based Circus250, some events are drop-in but most require registration. Scroll down for full lineup and booking links.
For latest updates please see Circus250: Circus Science by the Sea.
FRIDAY 15th NOVEMBER
Circus of Climate Horrors, suitable for ages 8+. Climate Crisis Tent, Valley House (F28 D8F7), 6pm – 8pm. Drop-in event, no ticket required.
Fresh from an appearance at Glastonbury Festival this summer, Maynooth University presents the Circus of Climate Horrors. Join real climate scientists for a unique interactive games experience.
Pint of Science Pub Quiz (ages 18+), Valley House (F28 D8F7), 8pm
Free event but please book as space is limited.
Circus Science Cabaret, Valley House (F28 D8F7), 9.30pm. Tickets €15 (includes one drink).
A late night cabaret with a science twist. Contortionists, jugglers, clowns and more.
SATURDAY 16th NOVEMBER
Fishy n’ Dishy – Juggling and spinning for all the family, Currane Community Centre (F28 W8K5), 11am. Drop-in event, no ticket required.
Fishy juggles shells and Dishy spins plates. Meet the pair and have a go at doing it yourself, while finding out all about the plight of our oceans.
Circus of Climate Horrors, suitable for ages 8+. Climate Crisis Tent, Currane Community Centre (F28 W8K5), 1pm. Drop-in event, no ticket required.
Fresh from an appearance at Glastonbury Festival this summer, Maynooth University presents the Circus of Climate Horrors. Join real climate scientists for a unique interactive games experience.
SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER
Fishy n’ Dishy – Juggling and spinning for all the family, Ted’s Bar & Restaurant, Cashel (F28 AX57), 11am – 1pm. Drop-in event, no ticket required.
Fishy juggles shells and Dishy spins plates. Meet the pair and have a go at doing it yourself, while finding out all about the plight of our oceans.
Science on Stilts, Ted’s Bar & Restaurant, Cashel (F28 AX57), all day. Drop-in event, no ticket required.
Are you ready to mingle with tall and mighty scientists? Come along to Ted’s for a chance to conduct science experiments on high and ask your questions to real life scientists as they stride about on stilts.
