10 Best Circuses in Melbourne
This guide brings together Melbourne circus schools, training spaces, party entertainers and performance providers. Use the distinctions between classes, celebrations and event entertainment to narrow the choice for your age group, activity and occasion.
Our method for this guide
This selection of circuses in Melbourne weighs each business's reputation, which anyone can check online, against how much of its work is devoted to this service. Those that do exactly this, and have done it well for years, come first.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
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Ruccis
Ruccis is a circus centre in Bayswater North offering children’s classes and circus-style birthday parties. Activities include tissu and a broader range of apparatus than a standard gymnastics party, while party spaces include seating beside the activity floor and nearby fridge and freezer storage. It suits families looking for structured classes or an active celebration for children aged roughly two to ten.
Notable strengths: Circus-party activities such as tight-rope walking and tissu rather than standard gymnastics apparatus
Children wanting circus classes with attentive coachingFamilies planning an active birthday partyFactory 5/130/132 Bayfield Rd E, Bayswater North VIC 3153, AustraliaWomen’s Circus
Women’s Circus is a Footscray arts organisation offering circus classes and programmes for children, teenagers and adults. Its activities include tiny tumblers, aerial classes, open training and parent-and-child participation, supported by trainers who prioritise a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment. The organisation suits people developing physical skills while building confidence and community.
Notable strengths: Classes include tiny tumblers, aerial training and open training
Children developing coordination and physical confidenceAdults and teenagers interested in aerial or circus classesFamilies seeking inclusive circus activities395 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, AustraliaCircus Nexus
Circus Nexus is a circus school in Preston offering classes for children and adults of all abilities. Its training space includes mats, lunge lines and apparatus such as Chinese pole and trapeze, while holiday programs offer half-day and full-day options for children. The school also runs performance groups and uses non-competitive classes that support individual skill development.
Notable strengths: Classes are designed for all abilities and activities can be adapted to individual students
Children and adults wanting inclusive circus trainingFamilies seeking school-holiday activities for children1-7 Chifley Dr, Preston VIC 3072, AustraliaFairy Circus
Fairy Circus provides children’s party entertainment built around interactive activities that keep young guests involved. Its supported offerings include singing, dancing, magic shows, face painting and bubble shows. The service suits children’s birthdays and can work for indoor celebrations, including parties moved inside because of rain. Entertainment is presented as engaging and paced to keep the party moving.
Notable strengths: Combines singing, dancing and magic-show entertainment
Children’s birthday parties requiring interactive entertainmentIndoor celebrations where singing, dancing, magic or face painting will keep children involvedTrucked Up Entertainment
Trucked Up Entertainment is an Abbotsford entertainment agency for private, corporate and celebratory events. It suits organisers seeking distinctive performances, from office functions and weddings to themed occasions such as a Halloween Vogue Ball. The agency is described as professional, flexible and focused on original concepts tailored to making an event stand out.
Notable strengths: Offers distinctive concepts such as Snake Charmer
Corporate functions, weddings and private celebrationsThemed events seeking performance-led entertainment1 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067, AustraliaCircus Oz
Circus Oz is a Collingwood circus offering performances and classes in circus and acrobatic techniques. Its classes suit children from age six through teenagers and adults, with age-grouped sessions and instructors who provide accessible feedback. Performances suit audiences wanting a close-up experience, while the venue’s central location makes it relatively easy to reach.
Notable strengths: Organises classes by age from six through adult level
Children, teenagers and adults learning circus skillsAudiences seeking intimate circus performances35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, AustraliaGravity Dolls
Gravity Dolls is a Northcote circus school and training space offering classes in contortion, handstands, duo and trio acro and aerial disciplines including aerial hoop. It suits beginners, developing performers and professionals using open training. Small classes give students focused instructor time, while holiday sessions can provide two classes before committing to a full term when vacancies exist.
Notable strengths: Small classes allow skills and conditioning to be tailored to individual students
People wanting to learn or train in circus and aerial artsUnit 6/169 Beavers Rd, Northcote VIC 3070, AustraliaCirque Mystique
Cirque Mystique provides live circus and entertainment performances for events, including birthday parties and functions of different sizes. Its offering includes performers and a range of entertainment options that can be selected to suit the occasion. The business is relevant to event organisers seeking professional entertainment rather than a single fixed show format.
Notable strengths: Offers a dynamic range of entertainment options
Event organisers booking live entertainmentBirthday parties and events needing performersMelbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaKarina Flow Fire Performer
Karina Flow Fire Performer provides tailored fire, LED and movement-art performances for events. Her work can be adapted through music, choreography and costume to suit weddings, milestone birthdays, galas, festivals and other celebrations, including roaming performances. Online appointments support planning before the event.
Notable strengths: Fire and LED performances can incorporate requested songs
Weddings, milestone birthdays and gala eventsEvent organisers seeking a tailored visual performanceCircus Tricks
Circus Tricks is a Berwick circus business providing performance and teaching, with work suited to both children and adults. Its appeal lies in combining circus skills with engaging presentation: the performer is described as friendly, professional, entertaining and able to connect with audiences across age groups. It is a fit for people seeking circus instruction or live performance.
Notable strengths: The business combines performance with teaching
Children and adults interested in circus skillsAudiences wanting engaging circus entertainment15 The Gateway, Berwick VIC 3806, Australia
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What these circus providers offer
- Children’s circus classesRUCCIS, Circus Nexus and Women’s Circus describe structured learning for children, with activities ranging from tissu and aerial work to broader circus skills.
- Aerial and specialist trainingCircus Nexus, Gravity Dolls and Circus Oz cover apparatus and techniques including trapeze, Chinese pole, aerial hoop, handstands and acrobatics.
- Circus birthday partiesRUCCIS focuses on active children’s celebrations with circus-style activities, while Fairy Circus adds interactive singing, dancing, magic, face painting and bubbles.
- Live event performancesCirque Mystique, Karina Flow Fire Performer and Trucked Up Entertainment suit organisers seeking tailored circus, fire, LED or themed entertainment.
How to choose a Melbourne circus
- Match the age and experienceCheck whether the option is aimed at toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, beginners or developing performers before booking.
- Choose learning or watchingSchools and training spaces suit skill development; performers and festivals are better aligned with an audience or event brief.
- Consider the apparatusIf a particular discipline matters, look for the documented equipment or class focus, such as tissu, trapeze, aerial hoop or acrobatics.
- Plan around the venueFor regular classes, compare the suburb and travel routine. For parties, check the activity space and food-storage limits; for performances, discuss the format in advance.
Frequent questions
Which Melbourne circus options teach children?
RUCCIS, Circus Nexus, Women’s Circus and Circus Oz all describe children’s classes or programmes, with different age ranges and activity emphases.
Are there circus choices for adults?
Circus Nexus, Women’s Circus, Circus Oz and Gravity Dolls describe adult or open-training pathways, subject to their stated class formats.
Can I book circus entertainment for a party?
RUCCIS offers circus-style parties, while Fairy Circus, Cirque Mystique and other listed performers provide interactive or performance-led event entertainment.
Where can I learn aerial skills?
The supplied descriptions mention aerial classes or apparatus at Women’s Circus, Circus Nexus, Gravity Dolls and Circus Oz.
