2026 IJA

Schedule

What’s happening and when. IJA's Annual Festival features can’t-miss Shows, Workshops, Panels, and more, that cover the latest developments in juggling. Times and events are subject to change.
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General

Gym Open

Come get your juggle on!
General

Gym Open

Come get your juggle on!
Grand Wayne Convention Center
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General

On-Site Registration / Check-in

Pick up your festival packet or buy some daily passes, show tickets, and more.
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Show

Planting the Juggling Seed

Allen County Public Library
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Meet

Club YJA

Get ready to dazzle and juggle like never before at the IJA's Youth Juggling Academy (YJA) community and workshop series.
Harrison Meeting Room A
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Competition

XJuggling

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

Welcome Show

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

Gym Open

Come get your juggle on!
Grand Wayne Convention Center
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General

On-Site Registration / Check-in

Pick up your festival packet or buy some daily passes, show tickets, and more.
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Competition
Game
Meet

Disc Golf

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Meet

Club YJA

Get ready to dazzle and juggle like never before at the IJA's Youth Juggling Academy (YJA) community and workshop series.
Harrison Meeting Room A
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Meet

Flamingo Club

The Flamingo Club supports and encourages diversity and inclusion in the juggling community.
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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Competition

Individual Prop Competition

Jugglers will compete with 3 objects in the Ball, Club, and Ring categories.
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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Competition
Show

IJA Juggling Championships

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

Club Renegade

At Club Renegade, anything goes!
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
General

Gym Open

Come get your juggle on!
Grand Wayne Convention Center
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Competition

Joggling

Turnstone Center
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General

On-Site Registration / Check-in

Pick up your festival packet or buy some daily passes, show tickets, and more.
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Meet

Club YJA

Get ready to dazzle and juggle like never before at the IJA's Youth Juggling Academy (YJA) community and workshop series.
Harrison Meeting Room A
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Meet

IJA Annual General Meeting

This is the formal annual meeting of the IJA Board, Officers, and IJA Members.
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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Show

Flow Show

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

Club Renegade

At Club Renegade, anything goes!
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
General

Gym Open

Come get your juggle on!
Grand Wayne Convention Center
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General

On-Site Registration / Check-in

Pick up your festival packet or buy some daily passes, show tickets, and more.
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Meet

Club YJA

Get ready to dazzle and juggle like never before at the IJA's Youth Juggling Academy (YJA) community and workshop series.
Harrison Meeting Room A
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Competition

IJA Numbers Championships

Jugglers compete to juggle the most balls, clubs, and rings, for the most number of catches.
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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Show

Open Stage

The show will be nothing short of amazing and will leave the you on the edge of your seat.
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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Competition

Fight Night Preliminaries

Qualifications for the 2026 IJA Fight Night Championships will be held in a round-robin style format.
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Competition
Meet

IJA Film Festival

The IJA Film Festival is back for the first time since 2019! Create a short film where juggling plays a...
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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Competition

Fight Night Combat Juggling

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

Club Renegade

At Club Renegade, anything goes!
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
General

Gym Open

Come get your juggle on!
Grand Wayne Convention Center
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Competition

Joggling - Long Distance

Turnstone Center
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General

On-Site Registration / Check-in

Pick up your festival packet or buy some daily passes, show tickets, and more.
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Competition
Game
Meet

Disc Golf

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Competition
Game

IJA Games

The Games of the IJA. Just of all skill levels are invited to compete for glory at the IJA games!
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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Meet

Big Toss Up Photo

Grab your favorite prop and join us in the Grand Foyer for the IJA Big Toss Up Photo!
Grand Wayne Convention Center
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Show

Cascade of Stars

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

Gym Open

Come get your juggle on!
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