July 27–August 2, 2026 · Fort Wayne, IN USA

2026 IJA Festival

Join us for the 79th annual festival with amazing shows, workshops, games, and opportunities to see your juggling pals!

Shows

World-class acts will be gracing our stage at this year's IJA.

Planting the Juggling Seed

Competitions

From winning the gold in the IJA Juggling Championships to catching the most clubs in games. There's something for everyone!

IJA Juggling Championships

The IJA Juggling Championships is a prestigious international competition recognizing top-level entertainment.

IJA Numbers Championships

Jugglers compete to juggle the most balls, clubs, and rings, for the most number of catches.

XJuggling

XJuggling is the fast paced, non-stop, best trick competition. This event is about pushing the limits of creativity and possibility.

Fight Night Combat Juggling

Combat juggling like no other! Head to Head Duel! Last one juggling, wins.

IJA Games

The Games of the IJA. Just of all skill levels are invited to compete for glory at the IJA games!

Workshops

Learn new skills and techniques from the best jugglers out there.

Jul 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

First-Time Juggling: Drop, Laugh, Learn, Proven

Ready to discover the Joy of Juggling? This Workshop is for YOU! No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a complete...

scarves

3 Balls

Jul 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room E

3 Ball Tricks from 2 Ball Grease

Balls

Jul 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room A (YJA)

Youth Juggling Academy

Youth interested in furthering their juggling and performance abilities will attend daily (Tues-Fri) youth get-togethers during the IJA Festival from...

All Toss Props

Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Hat Tricks

Hat juggling tricks from beginner to intermediate level.

Hats

Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room E

Knot a Workshop

Learn the fine art of manipulating a rope into a knot of your choice.

Ropes/Knots

Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Flow with Flowersticks for Fun

Learn the history,technique and general usage of flowersticks.

Flower Stick

Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•

Juggling History Exhibit

Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room E

Champs - Judge Orientation

Orientation for IJA Juggling Championships 2026 judges.

None

Jul 28, 2026 @ 2:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Intro to Contact juggling made fun

Contact juggling basics

1 Ball

Festival Gear

Support IJA year round by buying and rocking some merch!

Explore the shop

Enter the Raffle! (Coming soon)

Try your chances to win incredible prizes. From t-shirts to Vision Clubs, there's something you'll want to win!

Want to provide financial support to up-and-coming talent?

Rendering assistance to fellow jugglers by providing jugglers financial support to get to the festival.

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