Circo Fest 2016

Circus Fest is an international festive of circus and street arts that express their talents in several cities in different countries.  Their objective is to promote the diversification of artistic production through the development street art and bring these cultural expressions to the people of Puerto Rico.

The Circus Fest is an activity free of cost where each company or artist raises funds by passing around a hat at the end of the presentation.  The people gives them the money that they think the presentation is worth.  It has been spectacular show that has captivated the citizens of Puerto Rico.  In February 2015, approximate about ten companies form Germany, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Peru and many others visited our island to participate of the second edition of the International Festival of Circus and Street Arts of Puerto Rico.

This year the event will take place on March 5^th and 6^th in Old San Juan, March 9^th in Vieques, March 11^th in Coamo and March 12^th, 2016 in Cayey.  They are counting to have the participation from international artists such as Andy Snatch from United Kingdom, who is considered one of the best comic juggles of Europe; La Tanik of Spain, presenting his show in combination of humor and female follies; Cia Eskalofriky of France, who promises a show using the world’s small trapeze; and among other artists like Derek Derek from the United States, La Querida Company Spain / Chile, Argentina Chimichurri Company, Cia Dela Praka Brazil, Argentina and Brunitus of Les Dudes Canada.  As for local artists, Afora Aeir, Flipping Makeup, Agua Sol y Sereno, Hinoko and Mr. Fez, Alex Millan and Andrea Cristina the Instituto de Arte Escenico, Mala Postura, Chicle, Circo La Vuelta,  Colectivo Conocidos Pasajes, Colectivo Columpio, Mil Cara, Monociclists Tainos de Aguada y Semaforo Tour, among many other artists.

Functions:

San Juan – The event will take place in different streets in Old San Juan on Saturday, March 5^th and Sunday, March 6^th at 11:00 in the morning.  For parking, La Puntilla, Doña Fela and among others will be the best options. Coamo – The event will take place on Friday, March 11^th, 2016 in the Central Park at 6:00 in the evening.  Kindly be advised to arrive early to ensure parking nearby the park.

Coamo – This event will take place on Friday, March 11^th, 2016 in the Central Park from 6:00 in the evening.  Kindly be advised to arrive early to ensure parking lot in the Park.

Cayey – This event will take place on Saturday, March 12^th, 2016 in the small plaza of the Municipal Stadium Pedro Montañez from 6:00 in the evening.  Kindly be advised to arrive early to ensure parking lot in the Stadium.

To see more pictures, you can go to our Pinterest account HERE. Watch our experience last year:

For more information you can visit the website at www.circofest.com