Viva Circus Festival 2026, a five-day celebration of aerial arts, circus performance and immersive public experiences, is set to take place from 15 to 19 April at Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC), 1 Utama E. The festival reflects Viva Vertical’s journey from a training studio into a global platform over two decades of building Malaysia’s aerial movement community.
Founded in 2006, Viva Vertical is Malaysia’s first dedicated circus school and home to the Viva Circus troupe, which has performed across Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Building on this foundation, the Viva Circus Festival 2026 brings together performances, competitions and public experiences, showcasing Malaysia’s growing aerial arts scene.
Highlights include the original Viva Circus production Alice Lost in Wonderland, the 2026 Viva Circus Festival Awards Malaysia, and the introduction of the Safe to Fly experience, which expands the festival beyond stage performances and invites the public to explore aerial movement in a safe and guided environment.
“Alice Lost in Wonderland is a celebration of imagination and transformation,” said Noah Yap, Show & Artistic Director of Alice Lost in Wonderland. “The production brings together seasoned performers and emerging talents, creating a space where experience guides new voices. It reflects what Viva stands for, using performance to nurture growth, creativity and confidence.”
“Viva Circus Festival is not just about aerial as fitness. It is about how performance transforms people, physically, mentally and emotionally,” said Nana Shan Liew, Director of Viva Vertical. “For the past 20 years, we have seen how aerial arts build confidence, discipline and self-expression. This festival brings that journey from the studio to the stage.”
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