Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo

Festival Internacional de Circo Circuba

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Arts & CultureHavana
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCircuba's founding in 1981 makes it one of
Language["es"]Currency: CUP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo in Havana

Launched in 1981 as only the third circus festival of its kind worldwide, after Monte-Carlo and Paris, Circuba is Cuba's competitive international circus showcase, rooted in the National Circus of Cuba founded in 1968. Suspended during the 1991 economic crisis and revived from 2007, it now runs each summer in Havana as the leading circus festival of Central and South America, judging troupes across acrobatics, aerial work and clowning.

When Circuba began in 1981, it was only the third circus festival of its kind in the world, preceded solely by Monaco's Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo and Paris's Cirque de Demain.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Circuba's founding in 1981 makes it one of only three circus festivals of its generation anywhere in the world, alongside Monte-Carlo and the Cirque de Demain in Paris, a lineage most circus events cannot claim

02

The mystery stays covered

Its suspension during Cuba's 1991 economic crisis and full revival by 2010 gives it a documented history of institutional survival unusual for an arts festival

03

The city starts moving

The event is explicitly competitive and juried across circus disciplines rather than a single touring show, drawing companies from across Latin America to compete for recognition in a genre with few dedicated international festivals of this standing

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Havana, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Circuba's founding in 1981 makes it one of only three circus festivals of its generation anywhere in the world, alongside Monte-Carlo and the Cirque...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo, plan transport around the exact Havana venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, breathable clothing suits Havana's August heat inside performance tents or halls that are not always air-conditioned. Nothing formal is expected; comfortable shoes help for queuing...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo, stay near the part of Havana you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · CUP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.14 N, 82.36 WOpen in Google Maps

Havana, Havana, Cuba

Nearest airportHAV — José Martí
TransportFor Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo, plan transport around the exact Havana venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo, stay near the part of Havana you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Havana via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Havana, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, breathable clothing suits Havana's August heat inside performance tents or halls that are not always air-conditioned. Nothing formal is expected; comfortable shoes help for queuing before doors open.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cuba and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo?

Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo is listed for July. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Circuba Festival Internacional de Circo take place?

The festival is listed in Havana, Cuba. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Havana, Havana, Cuba

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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