Lagos Contemporary Circus Festival 2026

Day One: The National Theatre's Lagos Contemporary Circus Festival, tagged "Circus in Motion", opened with an unforgettable celebration of creativity, movement and cultural exchange. Audiences were thrilled by spectacular performances that blended contemporary circus arts, acrobatics, dance, theatre and music, featuring outstanding talents from Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire and Switzerland. The opening day created a vibrant meeting point for cultures and artistic traditions, leaving attendees inspired, entertained and eager for more.