Junior, Senior, Master | solo AND OPEN (DUO OR GROUP) | Semi-pro, Professional , elite

AWARDS 2027

entries open - 23 october - 29 november 2026

The Viva Circus Festival Awards 2027 invites aerial and pole artists from around the world to take on a new challenge, showcase their skills, and celebrate their artistry. With three levels for everyone, the competition welcomes a global community of performers:

Semi-Pro — Open to anyone ready for the challenge who does not qualify for Pro or Elite levels, including those who have not previously placed or won gold, ALL ARE WELCOMED!
Pro — For Semi-Pro gold medallists and professional-level competitors but have not yet placed or won gold at Pro level.
Elite — A new level for Pro gold medallists, offering an exciting stage to push their artistry and skills even further.

Welcoming entries from all countries, the Viva Circus Festival Awards 2027 celebrates ambition, achievement, and the courage to step into the spotlight.

This is your moment! Whether you're a Junior (3+), Senior (19+), or Master (40+), or performing solo, duo, or in a group— all artists are invited to step up, be bold, and show the world what you are made of.

Picture yourself performing on a world-class stage, surrounded by the renowned Viva Circus team of light designers, stage crew, photographers, and videographers. They are all dedicated to providing you with a once-in-a-lifetime, five-star experience.

divisions & CATEGORIES

[SEMI-PRO /PROFESSIONAL / ELITE]

Each equipment is divided into Amateur and Semi-Pro, definition as below:
Amateur
- Individuals who have never participated in a competition before.
- Individuals who have previously competed in the Junior Amateur category but have not won or received a gold medal.
Semi-Pro
- Individuals who have previously competed and placed or won.
Each category is divided into Semi-Pro, Pro and Elite, definition as below:
- Semi-Pro — Open to anyone ready for the challenge who does not qualify for Pro or Elite levels, including those who have not previously placed or won gold, ALL ARE WELCOMED!
- Pro — For Semi-Pro gold medallists and professional-level competitors but have not yet placed or won gold at Pro level.
- Elite — A new level for Pro gold medallists, offering an exciting stage to push their artistry and skills even further.
Each equipment is divided into Semi-Pro, Pro, Elite, definition as below:
- Semi-Pro — Open to anyone ready for the challenge who does not qualify for Pro or Elite levels, including those who have not previously placed or won gold, ALL ARE WELCOMED!
- Pro — For Semi-Pro gold medallists and professional-level competitors but have not yet placed or won gold at Pro level.
- Elite — A new level for Pro gold medallists, offering an exciting stage to push their artistry and skills even further.