when: 01 - 04 October 2025 | venue: The May Wirth Big Top, Chifley Community Oval | cost: See event for details | address: Maclaurin Crescent Chifley 2606 | website: https://canberracircusfestival.com.au | tickets: http://tix.yt/swashbuckling-circus//?q=eyJ0eXBlIjoiYm9va2luZyIsImRlc3RpbmF0aW9uIjoiaHR0cDovL3RpeC55dC9zd2FzaGJ1Y2tsaW5nLWNpcmN1cyIsImx
published: 01 Oct 2025, 5 min read
Ahoy, landlubbers and seafaring scallywags alike! Prepare to set sail on a laugh-filled voyage of acrobatic amazement and rib-tickling fun. This isn't your ordinary circus - it's a pirate extravaganza where the seven seas meet side-splitting comedy and high-flying feats. Get ready for a treasure trove of fun that will have you and your family rolling in the aisles.
This heart-warming adventure will entertain and delight audiences of all ages. With interactive segments, the littlest pirates in the audience will get to participate, Whether it's helping decipher a treasure map or looking for a key, there's plenty of action to keep everyone laughing.
Aimed at 6 - 12 yr olds, but great for all.
Nominated for best kids and family Melbourne Fringe 2024
My children were engaged the entire time""
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Ahoy, landlubbers and seafaring scallywags alike! Prepare to set sail on a laugh-filled voyage of acrobatic amazement and rib-tickling fun. This isn't your ordinary circus - it's a pirate extravaganza where the seven seas meet side-splitting comedy and high-flying feats. Get ready for a treasure trove of fun that will have you and your family rolling in the aisles.
This heart-warming adventure will entertain and delight audiences of all ages. With interactive segments, the littlest pirates in the audience will get to participate, Whether it's helping decipher a treasure map or looking for a key, there's plenty of action to keep everyone laughing.
Aimed at 6 - 12 yr olds, but great for all.
Nominated for best kids and family Melbourne Fringe 2024
My children were engaged the entire time""
Go see Canberra Circus Festival Presents: Swash Buckling Circus! 2025.

Canberra Circus Festival Presents: Swash Buckling Circus! 2025 is on 01 - 04 October 2025. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Chifley. Call 02 6260 3626 for details. Visit their website at https://canberracircusfestival.com.au.
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