Castlemaine Circus Inc.

25/10/2026

What a fun time!

So thankful for our amazing community and all the volunteers who came out to support our local circus and celebrate the incredible talent we have right here in town.

A big shout out to Tom Oblong for creating original tunes just for us, and a huge thank you to Red Canvas, Shedshaker, Justin Marshall and Castlemaine Fringe for all your support and for helping make it happen.

We’re so proud to showcase a diverse range of performers of all abilities and celebrate the joy of live performance together.

This support will go a long way 🙏

So many stars in our town! Thank you all for being part of it!

25/10/2026

Did you know that Castlemaine was the first place in Australia to celebrate Halloween? 🎃👻

Back in 1858, Scottish gold rush migrants threw Australia’s very first recorded Halloween Ball in Castlemaine.

Secret Melbourne has just put together a great feature on Castlemaine’s Halloween heritage, along with some fantastic local events happening around town this year, from Castlemaine Fringe’s Glitz & Glam at the Gaol to Castlemaine Circus, Love Shack Brewing, and the Festival of Gardens! 🌸🎪

Check out the full article and event links in the comments below! 👇

15/10/2026

Something strange is stirring at Castlemaine Circus this October…

Spooked & Spectacular — A Community Circus Fundraiser!
We are a not for profit so please come along and help us raise funds for new equipment!

Step inside our Haunted House and discover playful characters, interactive games, treats and surprise circus performances before taking your seat for the Trick or Treat Cabaret!

Enjoy circus, aerials, acrobatics, parkour, live music and Halloween fun, featuring our students, teachers and local performers. Dress up, bring your friends and family, and prepare for a spectacularly spooky time! Suitable for All Ages!

A Sausage sizzle, popcorn, drinks and a bar by Shedshaker will be available for sale.

Saturday 24 October: Haunted House Fun from 6pm | Cabaret 7pm
Sunday 25 October: Haunted House Fun from 1pm | Cabaret 2pm
Castlemaine Circus, 35 Etty Street

A big thank you to Mount Alexander Shire Council for supporting us through a Quick Response Grant, and to all the wonderful volunteers who have signed up!

There’s still time to volunteer, with a free ticket for volunteers! Sign up using the link below.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/spooked-and-spectacular
Volunteer: https://www.signupready.com/go/W0qcwMZrHW

Come for the tricks, stay for the treats, and help support Castlemaine Circus and our inclusive community programs!

Step inside our Haunted House Circus for spooky characters, games, treats and surprises, followed by a spectacular Trick or Treat Cabaret. Costumes Encouraged!!

14/10/2026

We are so excited to have this coming to Castlemaine Circus for the Sunday! Get your tickets bellow.

Contact Improvisation with Martin Hughes. A weekend of rolling, falling, waiting, weighting, trusting and flowing. Open to all levels.

14/10/2026

The Clowns made it to the Front Page News!

Thanks Arena Theatre and the Creativerse for having us Clowns this year teaching circus AND thanks to all the families who came to play with us!

Come and see us at our upcoming fundraiser event Spooked and Spectacular. Oct 24th and 25th
Sausage sizzle, popcorn, drinks a bar and Cabaret. All ages and abilities Friendly. Come and be Inspired
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/spooked-and-spectacular

15/09/2026

Our Holiday Program is happening next week!!!

Don't miss out - Some class have already booked out.

Book now:
https://portal.iclasspro.com/castlemainecircus/booking

10/09/2026

Come and find us at this years Creativerse.
Step into the FREE Immersive Zone at The Creativerse and watch the crowd become the show. Workshops, ✨🎭 storytelling, pop-up performances, digital projections and more — all shaped by the young ones who show up and dive in! Come be a part of it!

Roll up, roll up! Step into the colourful world of circus with the clowns from Castlemaine Circus. Spin plates, twirl hula hoops, juggle scarves and balls, master the diabolo and flower sticks, wobble your way onto a unicycle, take your first giant steps on stilts - and clown around with friends along the way! Our friendly coaches are there to cheer you on and celebrate every wobble and win. First timer or future circus star, drop in and have a go!

Can you find Cybro3000 jumping around and making friends? Catch him if you can! Sent from the year 3000, Cybro3000 is half human, half machine and fully programmed for fun. Watch him leap, bounce and play - then join in the fun to see just how high you can jump!

Produced and presented by Arena Theatre Company

Saturday 3 October | Ulumburra Theatre Precinct, Bendigo 󰔡
For kids of all ages (+ their grown-ups)



https://thecreativerse.org.au/
facebook.com/creativersefestival
The Creativerse
www.wearearena.org.au
Arena Theatre Company

www.wearearena.org.au
Castlemaine Circus Inc.

10/09/2026

facebook.com/creativersefestival
The Creativerse, www.thecreativerse.org.au
Arena Theatre Company, , www.wearearena.org.au, Castlemaine Circus Inc.
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10/09/2026

Thank you for having me Polyglot Theatre and everyone involved for putting on this wonderful training. The Creative Minds Training presented by Support Act is part of Polyglot Theatre's project to strengthen the Victorian Theatre for Young Audiences sector, supported by The Ian Potter Foundation. It was so lovely to connect, share, be inspired and feel so supported in a wonderful community of creatives.

03/09/2026

Something strange is stirring at Castlemaine Circus this October…
For one weekend only, Castlemaine Circus will be transformed into a wonderfully weird and spooky Haunted House Circus, packed with creepy characters, unexpected encounters, interactive games, circus, aerials, acrobatics, parkour, live music and plenty of Halloween fun.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll become part of the experience. Make your way through the Haunted House Circus, meet spooky roving characters, play interactive games, win treats and discover surprises around every corner before taking your seat for the Trick or Treat Cabaret!
Expect an action packed mix of circus, aerials, acrobatics, parkour, live music, characters and Halloween fun, featuring Castlemaine Circus students & teachers alongside local artists and community performers.
Come dressed up, bring your friends and family and get ready for a spectacularly spooky night (or afternoon!) at the Circus!

Saturday 24 October 2026
Haunted House Opens 6pm
Trick or Treat Cabaret 7pm

Sunday 25 October 2026
Haunted House Opens 1pm
Trick or Treat Cabaret 2pm

35 Etty St - Castlemaine Circus Gym
Food, Halloween treats & drinks available.

Spooked & Spectacular is a fundraiser for Castlemaine Circus, helping us continue providing accessible and inclusive circus, aerial, parkour and performance opportunities for our community.
Come for the tricks. Stay for the treats. Be amazed by the feats!
Come get SPOOKED & SPECTACULAR!
Get your Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/spooked-and-spectacular