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.

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 @ 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

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

Intro to Contact juggling made fun

Contact juggling basics
1 Ball
Jul 29, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room B

Flow Juggling Ballin 101 - Easy Intro

Flow Juggling Ballin 101
All Props
3 Balls
Balls
Jul 29, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Meeting Room E

Queer Jugglers Meet Up!

Queer Jugglers Meet Up!
Jul 29, 2026 @ 11:00 am•Harrison Workshop Room D

three ball esoterica 27A

three ball esoterica 27A
3 Balls

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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