Outdoor Festivals and Galas

Over the past 30 years, our mobile aerial rig has travelled festivals in the North West. We love to attract large audiences and thrill them with aerial silk and hoop performances. Our staff also work with the audience and encourage everyone to have a go after the show. From plate spinning to diablo, there is something for everyone!

Suitable for:

Outdoor Festivals

Parades and Galas

Family audiences

We have several festival and gala packages available. Please contact for further details:

Outdoor Circus Festival Booking

01706 650676 info@skylightcircusarts.com

“I loved the performance, I want to have a go!”

Littleborough Arts Festival

“The kids loved having a go, they didn’t want to leave!”

Audience member

“I can’t believe that I can spin plates!”

Audience member

Spark! Circus Show

by admin | July 4, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

Skylight's new outdoor circus show, Spark! is inspired by the finite energy of the universe. Funded by Arts Council England, the show brings together Skylight’s professional performers, our regular members and community participants to create a stunning spectacle. ...

Gandini Masterclass!

by admin | June 6, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

Skylight’s staff and participants were thrilled to take part in masterclasses led by Inaki from world renowned Gandini Juggling! Inaki led us through amazing tips and tricks to take our juggling skills to the next level. Skylight ran two masterclasses, the first...

Circus Rainbow Event for LGBTQIA Teens

by admin | April 14, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

We're excited to announce a free event for LGBTQIA teens on 21 April 2022! Join us for circus fun and have a go juggling, tightwire or zoom on a unicycle! The session runs from 6.30 - 8pm with refreshments provided. Tickets must be booked in advance by clicking on...

Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities and individual needs

by admin | September 20, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We are delighted to announce the return of our Short Breaks, Sky High sessions at Skylight Circus Arts! Please contact Martine Bradford to book your place in advance martine.b@skylightcircusarts.com or phone 01706 650676. "We can't wait for the new Sky High sessions,...

Star guest with Silver Circus

by admin | September 6, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Silver Circus were delighted to welcome star of circus and comedy Martin Mor! Martin comes from Northern Ireland and after a successful career as a circus performer, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit. With over 30 years experience as a...

Kirkholt Circus Wow!

by admin | July 20, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We're bringing circus skills to Kirkholt during the summer holidays. Skylight are offering FREE workshops designed for young people to try their hands - and feet! - at a wide range of circus skills. From plate spinning to juggling, unicylce to pedal-go. Amaze...

The Rochdale Scorpion Walk

by admin | June 11, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We are delighted to say that we are fully booked for our Scorpion and circus walk on the 12th June! Our walks were planned to happen last year but everything has been on hold due to covid restrictions. In early 2020 the young people from our Spotlight Troupe worked...

Free Circus Event

by admin | May 15, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Join Skylight Circus Arts for a free circus workshop and guided walk to the site of the famous 'Rochdale Scorpion' fossil find. Have a go at juggling and plate-spinning at our HQ near the centre of Rochdale before heading out through Broadfield Park to see where local...

The Joy of Circus!

by admin | April 28, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We recently ran Side by Side circus sessions for young people and their families. Sessions helped young people who might be experiencing stress and anxiety or who have individual needs. We frequently talk about how circus can improve confidence, self esteem and...

BGT Star with Silver Circus!

by admin | March 3, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

A star guest tutor dropped in on zoom this week! Steve Royle shot to fame coming 3rd in Britain's Got Talent 2020. He's also known as 'that juggler in Phoenix Nights Live at Manchester Arena!' The talented Comedian, Radio Presenter, Actor, Panto performer and Dad...