Come to a fun-filled afternoon for all ages as part of Play Week!
The Circus Playground runs from 3-7pm on Weds 21st October and is a FREE event thanks to funding from Sport Northland.

Join us for exciting, all ages circus activities! This time we are bringing out the big props — raising the challenge for young and old alike! Fly through the air with our aerial rig, ride unicycles in the skatepark, and learn other awesome skills like juggling, diabolo and hula hoops.

No experience or booking needed - just show up and have a go! 

Ascend to the stars and witness a show that’s never been seen before on this planet. Circus Kumarani presents interstellar acts from around the galaxy, amazing aliens, cosmic circus skills and burlesque thrills.

Two shows in one day!
5:30pm and 8pm
R18

Get your tickets on Eventfinda using this link: TICKETS

This event is part of the Little Lost Arts Festival.

When a wizard steals the sun, and the world goes dark, our heroes’ journey begins. Join them on their adventure through the magical lands of circus, and be amazed by the talents of the many creatures they meet on the way.

Circus Kumarani, known around Northland for their interactive circus activations and spectacular performances, brings you another incredible showcase as a part of this years Little Lost Art Festival, and it's perfect for the whole family!

Two shows in one day: 2:00pm and 5:00pm

Get your tickets here: TICKETS

This show has been created by youth (aged 5-23) from Circus Kumarani’s classes across Whangārei and Kaipara and is supported by Whangārei Creative Communities Scheme funding.

While funding made this possible, we still need ticket proceeds to cover the cost of this event. Ticket sales go to our charitable trust, to pay our team of amazing instructors, and to create more opportunities for circus for years to come!

To celebrate Youth Week we are putting on the Whangārei Youth Fair!

Come along for a fun day of carnival games, youth stalls, live youth performers, an interactive circus zone and more!

Entry is free! Most stalls will have no eftpos so bring cash!

At Pūtahi Park, on the Hatea River Waterfront, from 10am til 3pm, on May the 17th!

Want to be involved?
Click here to apply to be a stall holder, performer or volunteer!

Thanks to funding from Whangārei District Council.

To celebrate Youth Week, some of our awesome youth are putting on the Youth Circus Experience! They want to show other young people what is possible, and give them the opportunity to give circus a go for themselves!

At the Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall in Forum North.
Entry by koha/donation

Fun for the whole family, run away with the circus for the day!

BYO lunch and enjoy a picnic in the park between the show and workshops!

11:00am - Doors open. Facepainting and balloon animals!
11:30am - Youth Circus Show! Prepare to be amazed!
1:00pm - Circus Workshops! Learn some of the awesome tricks you saw on stage!

This event is possible thanks to funding from the Whangarei District Council.

Come and find our free interactive circus zone at the Dargaville Earth Day!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Come find our free interactive circus zone at the Waipu Easter Carnival!

Come walk in the Whangarei Pride Parade, and then find our free interactive circus zone afterwards at the Gayla!

The dancing diamonds are working hard behind the scenes to bring back Whangārei Fire Jam!

They are fundraising to buy a 200L drum of fire fuel &so they can get fire jam back up & running! Come along for an evening of workshops, a raffle & a fire show!

5:30 - 6:30pm Intro to fire spinning workshops & live music
7pm Raffle
7:30pm Fire Show

Come and find our free interactive circus zone at ArtBeat 2026!

Click here to visit the Artbeat Facebook Page

Come along to this fun circus experience for homeschool Whānau! Have a go at juggling, balancing, hoola hoop and more!
Entry by koha/donation.

Join us at Paparoa Pride for family friendly fun!

Entry is free!

Come and find our circus zone at the Ngunguru Gala Day and learn some new circus skills!

Step right up for a journey like no other! When two friends discover a mysterious time machine, they’re whisked through the dazzling eras of circus. From the chariot races in Ancient Rome to the spectacular storytelling of contemporary circus, they see it all. Performed by talented youth from across Kaipara and Whangārei, Journey Through the Rings of Time celebrates the wonder, skill, and timeless spirit of circus.

Circus Kumarani, known for winning ‘Audience Choice’ at the 2020 and 2022 Whangarei Fringe Festival, brings you another incredible showcase, perfect for the whole family! 

Get your tickets now from Humanitix before they are gone! 

Click here to buy tickets

20th December 2025

2pm and 5pm

This show is possible thanks to funding from Sky City Auckland Community Trust. 

Come and find our circus zone at the Whangarei A&P Show this December!

Have a jam with us and learn some new skills!

Some of our awesome youth may even put on a show on the stage!

Come and find our circus zone at the Whangarei Fireworks Spectacular and learn some cool new skills!

These school holidays, youth aged 8-18 get the chance to run away with the circus for FREE!

Learn confidence and coordination boosting skills while having fun!
Bring lunch, water, and clothing that is easy to move in.

Enroll on our website by heading to the holiday program page!

These school holidays, youth aged 8-18 get the chance to run away with the circus for FREE!

Learn confidence and coordination boosting skills while having fun!
Bring lunch, water, and clothing that is easy to move in.

Enroll on our website by heading to the holiday program page!

Come one, come all to our open stage show!

The stage is open to all, show us your skills! Whether it's a well practiced act, or just some cool tricks you have been learning, we wanna see it!

This is a non-ticketed event, but koha/donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated!

All ages, brains and abilities are welcome!

Roll Up, Roll Up, Come see the REAL circus!

Ever wondered what the back-stage of the back-stage looks like? 

Curious about the mysterious "Board"? Or just want to have a poke around Kumarani's Creative Centre? 

Then Join Us for the Great AGM of Circus Kumarani! 

Saturday, August 16th from 11am to 2pm at the Kumarani Creative Centre in Dargaville

AGM meeting will kick off at 11:30am followed by shared kai, bring a plate to share.

Watch our board members go through the nuts and bolts of governance that keep our wonderful little circus ticking over in the background. We've got budgets and reports, and even some voting! 

All are welcome!

Have you ever wanted to run away with the Circus?
These school holidays youth aged 8-18 get that chance with this FREE school holiday programme! (keen 6/7 year old's can be included as well)

With a mixture of circus skills, games and activities each day, youth can learn at their own pace and our skilled instructors are great at teaching both tricks and confidence!
BYO drink bottle & lunch.

Have you ever wanted to run away with the Circus?
These school holidays youth aged 8-18 get that chance with this FREE school holiday programme! (keen 6/7 year old's can be included as well)

With a mixture of circus skills, games and activities each day, youth can learn at their own pace and our skilled instructors are great at teaching both tricks and confidence!
BYO drink bottle & lunch.