MALAYSIA 2026
Open to MyKad, MyPR, Long Term Pass holders only
VIDEO ENTRIES OPEN 1 NOVEMBER - 5 DECEMBER 2025
Viva Circus Festival Awards Malaysia 2026 is here! For the first time we are exclusively celebrating local aerial & pole talent who are Malaysian or reside in Malaysia (MyKad/MyPR/Long Term Pass)! As one of the most trusted competitions in the region, we proudly support Malaysia’s diverse circus community.
This is your moment with your aerial and pole buddies! Whether you're a Junior (4+), Senior (18+), or Master (40+), whether you're performing solo, duo, or in a group— all Malaysians are invited to step up, be bold, and show the world what we're 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.
Junior, Senior, Master | solo, duo, group | Amateur, Semi-pro, Professional
This is your chance to share your story and transform your passion into a performance that will inspire your family, community, judges, and audiences alike!
VIDEO ENTRIES OPEN 1 NOVEMBER - 5 DECEMBER 2025
Open to MyKad, MyPR, Long Term Pass holders only
Aerial & Pole Workshops
COMING SOON!
Viva Circus Festival Awards
A modern competition of aerial arts and pole dance fitness, organized by Viva Circus Festival.
Grand Finals
When: April 19, 2026
WHERE: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
VENUE: Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC)
viva circus Festival Schedule
April 14 & 15
venue rehearsals and workshops
April 16 & 17
shots
April 18
VIVA CIRCUS PRODUCTION - “ALICE LOST IN WONDERLAND”
April 19
AWARDS
divisions & CATEGORIES
[AMATEUR / SEMI-PRO /PROFESSIONAL]
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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 Youth Amateur category but have not placed or won.
Semi-Pro
Individuals who have previously competed and placed or won.
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Each equipment is divided into Amateur, Semi-Pro and Professional, definition as below:
Amateur
Individuals who have never participated in a competition before.
Individuals who have previously competed in the Amateur category but have not placed or won.
Individuals employed as instructors or performers are not allowed in this category.
Semi-Pro
Individuals who have previously competed in the Amateur category and placed or won.
Individuals who have previously competed in the Semi-Pro Category but have not placed or won.
Individuals, whether instructors or performers, who receive compensation in any form within any pole or aerial discipline.
Professional
Individuals who have previously competed in the Semi-Pro category or higher and have placed or won.
Individuals who have previously competed in the Professional category or similar in a competition.
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Each equipment is divided into Amateur, Semi-Pro and Professional, definition as below:
Amateur
Individuals who have never participated in a competition before.
Individuals who have previously competed in the Amateur category but have not placed or won.
Individuals employed as instructors or performers are not allowed in this category.
Semi-Pro
Individuals who have previously competed in the Amateur category and placed or won.
Individuals who have previously competed in the Semi-Pro Category but have not placed or won.
Individuals, whether instructors or performers, who receive compensation in any form within any pole or aerial discipline.
Professional
Individuals who have previously competed in the Semi-Pro category or higher and have placed or won.
Individuals who have previously competed in the Professional category or similar in a competition.
EQUIPMENT FOR EACH DIVISION
* Pole / Aerial Hoop / Aerial Hammock (single and double point) / Aerial Silks
*Open Category - Any other equipment (trapeze, rope, cube, straps, flying pole…etc), open to DOUBLES and GROUP acts