"Magical Arena 2026" in Numbers

The 2nd All-Ukrainian Circus Art Festival "Magical Arena 2026" has come to a close, leaving behind hundreds of vivid emotions, new connections, and significant victories. Here is a brief overview of the festival in numbers that best illustrate its scope:

Over 1,000 Participants
Young performers from all corners of Ukraine took part in the festival.

276 Competition Acts
Aerial gymnastics, acrobatics, hand balancing, juggling, clowning, contortion, and original genres brought together nearly every field of contemporary circus arts.

Nationwide Representation
Circus studios, creative groups, and solo artists from various regions across Ukraine united, proving that Ukrainian circus art continues to flourish even during the most challenging times.

22 Jury Members
The evaluation took place in three stages involving

8 Countries in the International Jury
For the first time, the festival brought together a record number of global circus industry leaders, including international festival directors, casting managers, producers, and representatives of world-renowned circus companies.

80,000 UAH Prize Pool
The "Magical Wings" Charitable Foundation contributed 50,000 UAH, an additional 20,000 UAH was provided by the secret jury, and 10,000 UAH was donated by supportive members of the circus community.

1 Individual Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze Awards
These main individual distinctions were presented to the top performers at the Grand Finale.

3 Arena Cups
The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Cups were awarded to Ukraine's top circus studios for their overall training excellence and student development.

4 Incredible Hosts of the Gala Show
Four graduates of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts set a unique tone for the evening, interacting with the audience both on stage and throughout the hall.

Nearly 4 Hours of Non-Stop Gala Show
The final concert featured the finest circus acts, award ceremonies, special distinctions, and speeches by honored guests.

Over 20 Partners and Organizations
Government agencies, international organizations, diplomatic missions, businesses, and benefactors joined forces to support youth circus arts.

Dozens of International Opportunities
Festival participants earned invitations to international festivals in Italy and Spain, casting opportunities for global shows, and special recognitions from representatives of Circus Roncalli, Circus Vargas, Cirque du Soleil, America’s Got Talent, and other international partners.

Behind every number are children's dreams, years of dedicated training, the steadfast support of teachers and parents, and the immense efforts of the organizers. For some, "Magical Arena 2026" served as their first major stage; for others, their first victory; and for many, the launchpad of an international creative journey.

That is perhaps the most meaningful figure of the festival—hundreds of children who gained confidence in their abilities and took another confident step toward their dreams.