Hupstate Circus Fest
2026 SCHEDULE
September 4-7, 2026
The Pieces
Eight interlocking ladders create towers, cranes and bridges that explore the tension between the individual and community in American society. The Pieces offers something physical and immediate: a reminder that resilience is built collectively, and that strength is not domination, but support.
This is a FREE outdoor show on the Ithaca Commons. You do not need a ticket to attend- however, by registering here we will have a way to notify you directly in the case of adverse weather with an indoor location for the show.
Avast!
A high flying family friendly nautical adventure set on a flying trapeze! Shipwrecked and lost in the middle of the ocean, a lone sailor encounters a rag-tag crew of high-flying, rope-climbing, acrobatic pirates.
This is a FREE outdoor show on the SouthWorks Campus.
A Place in the Ring, Circus Documentary
In this 90 minute Danish film, Katja Schumann, the world-famous circus artist and horse trainer, struggles to translate her old world into a new era. Can she pass on her way of life without losing herself? The film depicts a journey between tradition, doubt and trust.
Language is primarily Danish with UK subtitles.
The Pieces
Eight interlocking ladders create towers, cranes and bridges that explore the tension between the individual and community in American society. The Pieces offers something physical and immediate: a reminder that resilience is built collectively, and that strength is not domination, but support.
This is a FREE outdoor show on the Ithaca Commons. You do not need a ticket to attend- however, by registering here we will have a way to notify you directly in the case of adverse weather with an indoor location for the show.
Rollercoaster by Wes Peden
Ultra-modern pop-punk juggling surrounded by a huge inflatable blue structure and accompanied by electro beats composed of distorted rollercoaster sounds.
All ages, ASL interpreted event.
Avast!
A high flying family friendly nautical adventure set on a flying trapeze! Shipwrecked and lost in the middle of the ocean, a lone sailor encounters a rag-tag crew of high-flying, rope-climbing, acrobatic pirates.
This is a FREE outdoor show on the SouthWorks Campus.
The Pieces
Eight interlocking ladders create towers, cranes and bridges that explore the tension between the individual and community in American society. The Pieces offers something physical and immediate: a reminder that resilience is built collectively, and that strength is not domination, but support.
This is a FREE outdoor show on the Ithaca Commons. You do not need a ticket to attend- however, by registering here we will have a way to notify you directly in the case of adverse weather with an indoor location for the show.
Kids Day at Ithaca Children’s Garden
4 hours of circus fun for all ages to close out the festival weekend!
Featuring performances by:
Joy and Aaron
Rebel Arts Youth Circus
Village Circus
High Mowing Circus Studies Program
This is a FREE outdoor event at the Ithaca Children's Garden.