Summer of Circus

A vibrant celebration of circus performance taking place across various locations in Worthing! This fantastic annual festival features a dazzling array of indoor and outdoor performances, showcasing the best acts in theatre, circus, street arts, music, and dance.

About our events

Since launching in 2016, Summer of Circus has been a source of excitement and joy for residents and visitors of all ages and backgrounds. It offers the chance to revel in thrilling and innovative outdoor performances.

A huge thank you to Worthing Borough Council, the Town Centre Initiative, and Time For Worthing for their amazing support in making Summer of Circus a reality for our community! Come join the fun!

List of Events

  1. Circus

    Showdown

    Pavilion Theatre
    Six Acrobats. One Winner. Who Will Be The “New Face Of Circus”?Get ready for Showdown! This high-energy spectacle…
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  2. Circus

    Sophie's Surprise 29th

    Pavilion Theatre
    Get in losers, Sophie is turning 29 and we’re celebrating.This is circus, comedy and chaos disguised as a house party.…
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  3. Circus

    CODE

    Pavilion Promenade
    The exploration of a modern crimeThe phone vibrates…a message…times, numbers, deals…and a warning. All in code. So…
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  4. Circus

    Gobbess

    Assembly Hall
    A Mesmerising One-Creature Spectacle.Forget goddesses. Naomi doesn’t aspire to be divine—she wants to be a grubby,…
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  5. Circus

    Pirate Taxi

    Pavilion Promenade
    With original live music, humour, a mechanically ingenious set, and extraordinary aerial performance, Pirate Taxi tells…
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  6. Circus

    Fish Boy

    Pavilion Promenade
    One boy’s fin-tastic quest to save his river.A story of our times, this poignant yet joyful adventure will captivate…
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  7. Circus

    Out of the Box

    Pavilion Promenade
    This family-friendly comedy show is packed with surprises as an unlikely character and his mysterious box take you on a…
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  8. Circus

    Family Circus Day

    Pavilion Atrium
    Join us for a fun day of family-friendly circus activities; drop in at any point between 11 AM and 3 PM to enjoy…
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  9. Circus

    Cocoon

    Pavilion Theatre
    She’s got news - news she wasn’t expecting.Ever felt in desperate need of a haircut or a life reset? Wished your…
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