9:30 a.m.: Doors open with coffee

10:00 a.m.: Thank you for the music

A day for circus professionals exploring music in circus creations. Presentations and (a visit to) a workshop on the impact and challenges of music in circus creations and how musical choices make a difference in the creation of a performance. There will also be opportunities for discussion with artists from the festival program.

1:00-2:00 p.m.: Networking lunch

2:00-3:00 p.m.: Presentation of Ell Circo D'ell Fuego

Since 2026, festival partner Ell Circo D'ell Fuego has been officially recognised as a circus workshop under the Flemish Circus Decree.

After lunch, employees of the Antwerp Circus Harbour will take you on a whirlwind tour of their plans and ambitions.

They will tell you how they are building a stimulating environment, a creative haven and a warm home base for the circus community.

Afterwards, we will soak up the atmosphere at MAD Convention. 

Register here.