Junior, Senior, Master | solo, duo, group | Amateur, Semi-pro, Professional

MALAYSIA 2026

Open to MyKad, MyPR, Long Term Pass holders only

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VIDEO ENTRIES CLOSED - WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT DECEMBER 20th

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.

Open to MyKad, MyPR, Long Term Pass holders only

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divisions & CATEGORIES

[AMATEUR / SEMI-PRO /PROFESSIONAL]

  • 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 won or received a gold medal.

    Semi-Pro

    • Individuals who have previously competed and placed or won.

  • 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 won or received a gold medal.

    • 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.

  • 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 won or received a gold medal.

    • 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.

Submit Your Entry Here!

EQUIPMENT FOR EACH DIVISION

* Pole / Aerial Hoop / Aerial Hammock (single and double point) / Aerial Silks / Bungee

*Open Category - Any other equipment (trapeze, rope, cube, straps, flying pole…etc), open to DOUBLES and GROUP acts

RULES AND REGULATIONS (DOWNLOAD)

Awards

When: April 19, 2026

Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Venue: Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC)

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

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