All-Ukrainian Festival of Circus Art
“Magic Arena” is the 2nd All-Ukrainian Circus Arts Festival, created to support and develop children’s talents from all over Ukraine. The event opens space for performances on a big stage, creative exchange, and professional growth.
The main stage of the festival will take place on April 18–19, 2026, in Kyiv, at the cultural center “Pechersk Palace” (3 Kniaziv Ostrozkykh Street).
Organizers and Support
The festival is organized by the Magic Wings Charity Foundation with the support of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Performing Arts and the Pechersk Palace Cultural Center.
The program includes a competition segment, master classes, mentoring meetings, and a gala concert that will conclude the first stage.
In 2026, the festival will be held in two stages for the first time, allowing for deeper evaluation and support of the best studios in Ukraine.
Participation Requirements
- Application submission until March 31, 2026
- Participants: circus studios, groups, and individual performers
- Important: the use of russian-language content is prohibited
The festival is a chance for children and youth to express themselves on a professional stage, meet like-minded people, and feel the support of the audience.
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The Magic of Circus Art in the Heart of Kyiv
The “Magic Arena” Festival is a unique cultural event that brings together young artists and true masters of the stage. Sincere emotions, admiration, and a creative atmosphere prevail here.
і справжніх майстрів сцени. Тут панують щирі емоції, захоплення та творча атмосфера.
An Atmosphere That Inspires
Професійна сцена, сучасне технічне забезпечення, експертне журі, розмаїття жанрів —
усе це створює середовище, у якому кожен учасник відчуває натхнення і підтримку.
A Festival That Shapes the Future
NEW in 2026 — a gala show in June, where:
- The best studio of the year will be announced
- The jury panel will be renewed
- Additional points will be awarded to studios
- Special prizes and awards for the development of circus arts will be presented
Це буде завершальний етап конкурсу, яскраве фінальне шоу, де таланти знову вийдуть
на сцену.
Key Information
- Main stage: April 18–19, 2026
- Gala show: June 2026 (date to be announced)
- Location: Kyiv, 3 Kniaziv Ostrozkykh Street
- Participants: studios, soloists, and groups from all over Ukraine
- Jury: leading cultural figures, honored artists, experts
«Магія цирку — у здатності дарувати емоції. А магія фестивалю — у
шансі для таланту бути побаченим.»— Andriy Shmandrovskyi, Head of the "Magic Wings" Charitable Foundation
Фестиваль готується командою професіоналів, яка створює умови для виступів,
навчання, комунікації й святкової атмосфери. Перший етап — квітень, другий — гала-шоу в червні.
Гала-шоу — це не просто фінал. Це додатковий шанс бути оціненими, побаченими,
підтриманими. Саме там визначать студію року.
- Application submission until March 31
- Submission of music tracks
- Communication with participants
- Participation confirmation
- Formation of the jury panel
- Program coordination
- Festival implementation on April 18–19
- Gala show preparation (June)
“Magic Arena” is an event that shapes the cultural landscape of the country through circus art. It is an investment in the development of young artists and the strengthening of the national creative ecosystem.
In 2026 — for the first time in a two-stage format — the festival will create new opportunities for studios, increase the level of competition, and help identify the strongest participants.
Expected Results:
- Development and support of children’s and youth circus arts
- Strengthening the role of circus studios in the cultural environment
- Unification of talents from all over Ukraine
- Professional recognition and a stage for growth
- A new evaluation system and a final gala show
- Increased interest from audiences and media
