Circus for Everyone – Hang Around with Aerialize!

Aerialize / Australia

A range of free circus workshops, presented by Aerialize, suitable for everyone from tiny tots to seniors. With over 20 fully accessible workshops on offer over six days, enjoy the full Circus City experience and pair a workshop with a ticketed performance or one of the many other free events.

Spaces are limited. Register below.

Registered participants must sign in at the venue at least 15 minutes prior to the start time or their positions may be reallocated to another person. To participate you must sign a waiver form on the day of the workshop. Click here to see the form.

All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the workshop.

Please inform us of any access requirements when booking tickets by emailing access@sydneyfestival.org.au or call 1300 856 876.

For a copy of the Circus City program, click here.

HANDS ON CIRCUS: AERIAL ANTICS!
Aerial skills taught by experts across the three main aerial apparatus – the static trapeze, lyra (aerial hoop) and tissu (or silks).

Duration: 60 mins

FOR KIDS
Recommended for ages 4–15 years

13 January at 3pm & 4.30pm
15 January at 1.15pm
20 January at 3pm
21 & 22 January at 12.30pm

FOR ADULTS
Recommended for ages 16+

20 January at 4.30pm

Places for this event are exhausted and our waitlist is currently at capacity.

HANDS ON CIRCUS: GROUND CONTROLLERS!
For those seeking thrills on terra firma, Ground Controllers! is a workshop in acrobatics, acrobalance, handstands, hula hoops and juggling.

Duration: 60 mins

FOR KIDS
Recommended for ages 4–15 years

13 January at 3pm & 4.30pm
15 January at 1.15pm
20 January at 3pm
21 & 22 January at 12.30pm

FOR ADULTS
Recommended for ages 16+

14 January at 12.30pm
20 January at 4.30pm

HANDS ON CIRCUS: TINY TOTS TAKE OFF!

Circus for the little ones incorporating the exploration of tactile environments, character and roleplay using costume and props, and specialty toddler trapezes and lyras (aerial hoops).

Duration: 45 mins
Recommended for ages 2–5 years

14 January at 10.30am
15 January at 10.30am
22 January at 10.30am

HANDS ON CIRCUS: SENIORS CIRCUS!
Experience the Aerial apparatus (trapeze, aerial hoop and tissu) and a rang of gentle physical activities with a circus twist, including juggling and hula hooping.

Duration: 60 mins
Recommended for ages 60+

14 January at 12.30pm

HANDS ON CIRCUS: THISABILITY!
An all access workshop for kids with disability or special needs and support with a strong focus on tactile environments and textured equipment to play with and explore.

Duration: 45 mins
Recommended for ages 4+

21 January at 10.30am

HANDS ON CIRCUS: MIXED BAG
Two days of solid adventuring incorporating both aerial and ground activities designed for kids and adults of all skill and fitness levels.

Duration: 90 mins

FOR KIDS
Recommended for ages 5–15 years

14 & 15 January at 4pm

FOR ADULTS
Recommended for ages 16+

21 & 22 January at 4pm

Photos: Hayden Shepherd