2026 IJA

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.

Welcome Show

Start the festival off right with a delightfully entertaining show. Featuring high quality talent and humor from around the world.

Flow Show

Flow Arts are an intersection of object manipulation and dance that the IJA embraces.

Cascade of Stars

The Cascade of Stars is the highlight of the IJA festival. Widely regarded as the best juggling show in America;...

Open Stage

The show will be nothing short of amazing and will leave the you on the edge of your seat.

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.

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 30, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Four ball juggling made easy

Learn to Juggle Four Balls: Several Options
Balls
Jul 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room A

Youth Juggling Academy

Get ready to dazzle and juggle like never before at the IJA's Youth Juggling Academy (YJA) community and workshop series.
All Toss Props
Jul 30, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room D

Learn to pass clubs

Learn to pass clubs
Clubs
Jul 30, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room E

Kendama 101: Basics, Tips, & Tricks

Kendama 101: Basics, Tips, & Tricks
Kendama
Jul 30, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Dragon Staff 101 Made Easy

Dragon Staff 101
Dragonstaff
Jul 30, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room E

3 & 4 club variations

3 & 4 club variations
Clubs
Jul 30, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room D

Don't Pick Up, Kick Up!

Don't Pick Up, Kick Up!
Clubs
Vision Clubs
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)

Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
Jul 30, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room B

Fan Weaves and Flowers

Weaves and Flowers
Fans
Jul 30, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room A

Back to Front passing fundamentals

Back to Front passing fundamentals
Clubs

Festival Gear

Support IJA year round by buying and rocking some merch!
Explore the shop

The Raffle!

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