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.
Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Yo-yoing all skill levels

Yo-yoing all skill levels
Yoyo
Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room D

How To Juggle 3 Balls

How To Juggle 3 Balls (Led by Josh Schilling)
scarves
3 Balls
Balls
Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room E

Let's Show Off and Talk About our Prop Cases!

Let's Show Off and Talk About our Prop Cases!
Performance
Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room A

Peruvian Mills Mess

Peruvian Mills Mess
All Toss Props
Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room A

Fast vs. Slow Club Passing Patterns

Fast vs. Slow Club Passing Patterns
Clubs
Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Intermediate Contact juggling - Body Rolling

Intermediate Contact juggling - Body Rolling
1 Ball
Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)

Juggling History Exhibit

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

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Aug 1, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Meeting Room A

Working up to the five ball cascade

Working up to the five ball cascade
Balls
Aug 1, 2026 @ 12:00 pm•Harrison Workshop Room D

Stacked Columns (4 ball trick) and other Temoto tricks

Stacked Columns (4 ball trick) and other Temoto tricks
Balls

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!