Program

This year, the EJC festival will take place in the beautiful and historic town of Ptuj, the oldest town in Slovenia, where rich cultural heritage meets a vibrant contemporary atmosphere. The unique location by the Drava River and the welcoming town environment create the perfect setting for circus, connection, and shared experiences.

We have prepared a working map, where you can view the individual locations including shows, camping area, gyms etc.:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1-7HQv2Tn1ydkOaZvqLRBUUT6Oz-oMMc&usp=sharing

Inclusive Functional Juggling

We are thrilled to host special Functional Juggling workshops, fully adapted and designed for people with physical disabilities as well as blind and visually impaired individuals. Using specialized equipment (such as juggle boards), Functional Juggling transforms traditional juggling into a rhythmic, therapeutic, and fun experience where gravity is no longer a barrier. The focus is entirely on rhythm, body activation, and connection.

Indoor Sports Halls

24h Hall: The main venue open non-stop day and night for free practice and socializing.
Juggling Hall: A dedicated space for jugglers and spinners, featuring high ceilings and an obstacle-free layout.
Acro-Aerial Hall: A hall equipped with high anchor points for aerial arts (silk, hoop) and safety mats for floor acrobatics.
Kids’ Hall: A safe, adapted space for children, featuring low-height aerial elements for play and practice.🌳

Outdoor Locations

Slackline Area (City Park): A zone set up between the trees in the city park, dedicated to walking, tricks, and balancing on lines.
Unicycle Area (City Skatepark): A course utilizing the city skatepark elements, ideal for obstacle clearance and unicycle tricks.

Festival Program

📅 SATURDAY, August 1st

from 10:00 | Registrations
18:00 - 03:00 | Welcome party (Ptuj castle): DUB FX, Special show

📅 Sunday, August 2nd

10:00 - 13:00 | SHOWS FOR KIDS (Vrazov trg)
10:00 - 23:00 | SPONTANEOUS SHOWS (Slovenski trg)
12:00 | STREET OPEN STAGE MEETING
13:00 - 17:30 | Open trader area
19:00 - 22:00 | STREET PERFORMANCES (Mestni trg)
21:00-22:30 | SLOVENIAN OPEN STAGE (Tržnica)
21:30 - 03:00 | OPEN FIRE SPACE (Meadow below Ptuj Castle)
21:30 - 23:30 | Open-Air Cinema (Panorama)
21:30 - 03:00 | PARTY TENT (Tržnica)
00:00 | RENEGADE party (Cirkus TENT parking)

📅 Monday, August 3rd

10:00 - 13:00 | SHOWS FOR KIDS (Vrazov trg)
10:00 - 23:00 | SPONTANEOUS SHOWS (Slovenski trg)
13:00 - 18:00 | STREET OPEN STAGE
16:00 | SOFTBALL tournament
16:00-18:00 | EJA General Assebmly
17:00 - 21:00 | Open trader area
19:00 - 22:00 | STREET PERFORMANCES (Mestni trg)
21:00 - 22:30 | OPEN STAGE (Tržnica)
21:30 - 03:00 | OPEN FIRE SPACE (Meadow below Ptuj Castle)
21:30 - 23:30 | Open-Air Cinema (Panorama)
22:30 | PARTY TENT (Tržnica)
00:00 | RENEGADE party (Cirkus TENT parking)

📅 Tuesday, August 4th

10:00 - 13:00 | SHOWS FOR KIDS (Vrazov trg)
10:00 - 23:00 | SPONTANEOUS SHOWS (Slovenski trg)
13:00-17:30 | OPEN TRADER AREA
13:00 | CONFERENCE Introduction to Japanese Juggling Scene Naoya Aoki
13:00 - 18:00 | STREET OPEN STAGE
16:00 | Wes Peden, Rollercoaster (Dominikanski samostan) - two repeats
19:00 - 22:00 | STREET PERFORMANCES (Mestni trg)
21:00 - 22:30 | OPEN STAGE (Tržnica)
21:30 - 03:00 | OPEN FIRE SPACE (Travnikom pod gradom)
21:30 - 23:30 | Open-Air Cinema (Panorama)
23:00 | Wes Peden, Rollercoaster (Dominikanski samostan)
22:30 | PARTY TENT (Tržnica)
00:00 | RENEGADE party (Cirkus TENT parking)

📅 Wednesday, August 5th

10:00 - 13:00 |SHOWS FOR KIDS (Vrazov trg)
10:00 - 23:00 | SPONTANEOUS SHOWS (Slovenski trg)
13:00-17:30 | Open trader area
14:00 | WORKSHOP MIND AND FLOW new type of juggling ball
13:00 - 18:00 | STREET OPEN STAGE
16:00 - 17:20 | Wes Peden, Rollercoaster (Dominikanski samostan)
19:00 - 22:00 | STREET PERFORMANCES (Mestni trg)
21:00 - 22:30 | OPEN STAGE (Tržnica)
21:30 - 03:00 | OPEN FIRE SPACE (Travnikom pod gradom)
21:30 - 23:30 | Open-Air Cinema (Panorama)
22:30 | DIABOLO BATTLE
23:00 | Wes Peden, Rollercoaster (Dominikanski samostan)
22:30 | PARTY TENT (Tržnica)
00:00 | RENEGADE party (Cirkus TENT parking)

📅 Thursday, August 6th

10:00 - 13:00 | SHOWS FOR KIDS (Vrazov trg)
10:00 - 23:00 | SPONTANEOUS SHOWS (Slovenski trg)
13:00-17:30 | Open trader area
13:00 - 18:00 | STREET OPEN STAGE
19:00 - 22:00 | STREET PERFORMANCES (Mestni trg)
21:00 | Queernight
21:30 - 03:00 | FIRE GALA SHOW (Panoramski oder pod gradom)
21:30 - 23:30 | Open-Air Cinema (Panorama)
22:30 | FIGHT NIGHT
22:30 | PARTY TENT (Tržnica)
00:00 | RENEGADE party (Cirkus TENT parking)

📅 Friday, August 7th

10:00 - 13:00 | SHOWS FOR KIDS (Vrazov trg)
10:00 - 23:00 | SPONTANEOUS SHOWS (Slovenski trg)
13:00-17:30 | Open trader area
13:30 | CIRCALENDAR OLEH
13:00 - 18:00 | STREET OPEN STAGE
19:00 - 22:00 | STREET PERFORMANCES (Mestni trg)
20:00 - 21:30 | OPEN STAGE (Tržnica)
21:30 - 03:00 | OPEN FIRE SPACE (Travnikom pod gradom)
21:30 - 23:30 | Open-Air Cinema (Panorama)
20:00 | Gala show (Večnamenska dvorana)
22:30 | PARTY TENT (Tržnica)
00:00 | RENEGADE party (Cirkus TENT parking)

📅 Saturday, August 8th

10:00 - 13:00 | SHOWS FOR KIDS (Vrazov trg)
10:00 - 12:00 | GALA OTVORITVENE SKUPINE (Glavni oder)
10:00 - 23:00 | SPONTANEOUS SHOWS (Slovenski trg)
10:00 - 13:00 | PARADE (Mestni trg)
13:00-17:30 | Open trader area
13:00 - 18:00 | STREET OPEN STAGE
19:00 - 22:00 | STREET PERFORMANCES (Mestni trg)
20:00 - 21:30 | OPEN STAGE (Tržnica)
21:00 - 02:30 | RENEGADE party (Cirkus TENT parking)
21:30 - 03:00 | OPEN FIRE SPACE (Travnikom pod gradom)
20:00 | Gala show (Večnamenska dvorana)
21:30 - 23:30 | Open-Air Cinema (Panorama)
22:30 | PARTY TENT (Tržnica)
00:00 | RENEGADE party (Cirkus TENT parking)

📅 Sunday, August 9th

from 10:00 | Goodbye and see you soon!

The program is still under development, so we reserve the right to change times, locations, etc.