The 43rd Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival takes place from 17 to 27 January 2019.
Book your tickets online, by phone or at our box office.
Opening hours of our box office at the Fontvieille Big Top: every day 10am-9pm.
Ticket Hotline: +377 92 05 23 45.
Join us for the Festival of luxury and elegance!
This year, over 150 artistes from 15 countries will compete in the famous ring of the Fontvieille big top to win the most sought after prizes in the World of circus: the Gold, Silver and Bronze Clowns which reward their careers.
We proudly present the Royal Circus from Russia, led by Gia Eradze. Gia has created a unique style, a subtle mix of luxury and modernity, and the costumes worn by the 68 artists and dancers, genuine haute couture pieces, will undeniably be one of the highlights of the 2019 edition.
Among the other acts, we are proud to announce the presence of the triple mast act presented by the National Acrobatic Troupe of China.
Martin Lacey jr will present his unique new lion act, a wonderful and astonishing demonstration of partnership between the trainer and his animals.
German animal trainer Marcel Kremer will surprise the audiences, performing with five colossal American bison in the ring.
The 43rd edition will honour the circus tradition, promote creativity and continue to attract you with acts that are more breathtaking than ever!
>> The score of the 43rd International Circus Festival 2019 <<
Photos of the shows
Festival Schedule 2019
8.00 pm Winner’s Show
8.00 pm Winner’s Show
2.30 pm Winner’s Show
8.00 pm Winner’s Show
10.30 am 2 hours show – Reduced prices
2.30 pm Winner’s Show
7.00 pm Winner’s Show
Prize giving ceremony for the 43rd Festival du Cirque 2019
The programme of the 43rd Circus Festival
THE ROYAL CIRCUS BALLET
A FABERGÉ TRIBUTE QUICK-CHANGE ACT
FANTASIES IN WHITE, BALANCING AERIAL ACT AND DANCE
YURI VOLODCHENKOV THE GYPSY HORSEMAN
THE WOMEN COSSACKS
THE FILINOV TROUPE DOUBLE SWING
ACROBATIC DUO ON HOVERBOARD (SEGWAY)
PRILEPIN QUARTET FLYING ACROBATS
JUST TWO MEN DUO AERIAL STRAPS
THE ELEPHANTS OF JOY GÄRTNER’S FAMILY
CESAR DIAS COMEDIAN
FIPS & BEAU ENTRÉE CLOWNS
MARCEL KRÄMER PRESENTATION OF DONKEYS AND BISON
3 J JUGGLING
WITHOUT SOCKS CLOWN TRIO
CHARLOTTE AND NICOLAS ACROBATIC DANCING
ARTEM LYUBANEVYCH AERIAL MAST
THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT DUO ON THE TRAPEZE
THE TWO DIAS BROTHERS ICARIAN GAMES
XING YUNWEI ACROBATICS ON FLEXIBLE CANES NATIONAL ACROBATIC TROUP OF CHINA
ACROBATS ON TRIPLE MASTS NATIONAL ACROBATIC TROUP OF CHINA
ALIEV TROUP FLYING TRAPEZE WITH RUSSIAN BARS
THE BIG WILD CAT GROUP PRESENTED BY MARTIN LACEY JUNIOR
ALAN SULC JUGGLER
The Artists 2019
Yes to circuses with animals – important information
Having endured attacks and criticism during the 42nd International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo due to the presence of animals in the Circus, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco wishes to share the truth with the general public, which is based on the experience of competent professionals.
>> Sign our online petition – Yes to circus with animals <<
A new era in circus arts: the first Big Top Label prizes awarded
The quality assurance system is officially part of the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage. On 28 November 2018 three prominent circuses received the Big Top Award: Cirque Arlette Gruss of France, Circus Krone of Germany, and the Blackpool Tower Circus from Great Britain.
The BigTopLabel recognitions were presented this year in the European Parliament by MEP István Újhelyi and Tibor Navracsics, European Commissioner for Education Culture, Youth and Sport. The Organisation Committee of the Monte-Carlo Festival congratulates the three winners.
For more information go to www.circusfederation.org
Created in 1974 by H.S.H. Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo has become the largest and most prestigious circus event in the world. It awards the most respected prize in the world of the circus, namely the «Golden Clown» (Clown d’Or) award.
Organized and presided by H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, a selection of the best international acts is presented each year at the Festival which is broadcasted around the globe.
Vive le Cirque !
Vive le Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo !