Women’s Circus Open Day 2026
Celebrate 35 years of social circus in Melbourne’s West with a free, fun-filled day for everyone.
Come move your body, try something new, explore our space, and meet our wonderful community.
No experience required — all ages and genders welcome.
When: Sunday 29 March 2026, 10am–4pm
Where: Women’s Circus, 395 Barkly Street, Footscray
Cost: FREE
On the Day:
- Free face painting
- Free coffees
- Roving performances
- Auslan interpreter (10am–2pm)
Schedule
| Time | Event |
| 10:00–10:15am | Welcome to Country |
| 10:30–11:15am | Kids Free Circus Workshop |
| 11:30–11:45am | Women’s Circus Teens performance |
| 12:00–12:45pm | Teens Free Circus Workshop ⭐ |
| 1:00–1:15pm | Women’s Circus members performance |
| 1:15–2:00pm | Adults Free Circus Workshop ⭐ |
| 2:00–2:45pm | Adults Free Circus Workshop + Kids Free Circus Workshop |
| 3:00–3:15pm | POW – Performing Older Women’s performance |
⭐ Part of the Maribyrnong City Council Get Active Expo
Win prizes with the Get Active Expo
Some of our workshops are part of the Maribyrnong City Council Get Active Expo. Pre-register, then collect a sticker at each participating workshop. Collect five stickers to receive a complimentary five-visit pass to Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre and RecWest Braybrook and to go into the draw to win some great prizes.
