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Organisers of the National Circus Festival have unveiled their 2024 program, to be held at the Mullumbimby Showground October 4–6.

Festival Director, Alice Caldwell, says the three-day program will feature world-class entertainment with hundreds of events taking place over four venues, including The Famous Spiegeltent.

Ms Caldwell says, ‘From awe-inspiring acrobatics, world-class circus, and sensational cabaret, the festival offers something for everyone, celebrating the diversity and magic of the world of circus’.

Here for more on the spectacular line-up at Circus Festival

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