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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Downtown Fort Wayne Walking Tour & Pub Crawl

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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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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 (YJA)
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Workshop

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...
Harrison Workshop Room B
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3 Ball Tricks from 2 Ball Grease

3 Ball Tricks from 2 Ball Grease
Harrison Meeting Room E
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Hat Tricks

Hat juggling tricks from beginner to intermediate level.
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Knot a Workshop

Learn the fine art of manipulating a rope into a knot of your choice.
Harrison Meeting Room E
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Workshop

Flow with Flowersticks for Fun

Learn the history,technique and general usage of flowersticks.
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
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Workshop

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)
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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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Workshop

Intro to Contact juggling made fun

Contact juggling basics
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Workshop

Teach Juggling for a Living Made Easy(Pt 1/5)

Teaching for a living - How to make a great living teaching juggling professionally in schools, summer camps, youth organizations...
Harrison Workshop Room B
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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
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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 (YJA)
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Workshop

three ball esoterica 27A

three ball esoterica 27A
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Flamingo Club

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

How Does IJA Select Festival Sites?

How Does IJA Select Festival Sites?
Harrison Meeting Room A (YJA)
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Workshop

Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
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Workshop

Diabolo Workshop Beginner Friendly

Diabolo Workshop
Harrison Workshop Room B
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4 Key Principles to Improve Your Juggling (Pt. 1 of Methods for Technical Juggling)

4 Key Principles to Improve Your Juggling (Pt. 1 of Methods for Technical Juggling)
Harrison Workshop Room D
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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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Workshop

Flow Juggling Ballin 101 - Easy Intro

Flow Juggling Ballin 101
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Walkabout Performance discussion forum

walkabout performance discussion forum
Harrison Meeting Room E
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Workshop

Teach Juggling for a Living Made Easy(Pt 2/5)

Activity session - Hands on learning - How to use Juggletime instructional songs (and video)
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Queer Jugglers Meet Up!

Queer Jugglers Meet Up!
Harrison Meeting Room E
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Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)
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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 (YJA)
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Workshop

Four ball juggling made easy

Learn to Juggle Four Balls: Several Options
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Dragon Staff 101 Made Easy

Dragon Staff 101
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
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Workshop

Fan Weaves and Flowers

Weaves and Flowers
Harrison Workshop Room B
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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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Workshop

Breaking Down and Analyzing your Juggling (Pt. 2 of Methods for Technical Juggling)

Breaking Down and Analyzing your Juggling (Pt. 2 of Methods for Technical Juggling)
Harrison Workshop Room D
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Workshop

Teach Juggling for a Living made Easy (Pt 3/5)

Instructional Materials
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Diabolo Battle

Diabolo Battle
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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Workshop

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)
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Workshop

Easy 3-Club Juggling Tricks

Easy 3-Club Juggling Tricks
Harrison Workshop Room B
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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 (YJA)
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Workshop

Bar Tricks for Fun and Beers

Bar tricks
Harrison Workshop Room B
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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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Workshop

Passing Cigar Boxes Introduction

Intro to passing cigar boxes
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Workshop

Toss Juggle Cards in Unique and Awesome ways Level 1 and up

Learn techniques and practice tips to toss juggle individual playing cards.
Harrison Workshop Room B
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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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Workshop

Teach Juggling for a Living made Easy (Pt 4/5)

Session 4 - Benefits of Juggling (small group discussion)
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Workshop

Juggle a Melody: Joyful Musical Juggling Fun

Join Mickey Simple for a playful exploration of juggling and melody. Boomwhackers, Chuka Chuks, egg shakers, and kazoos will be...
Harrison Workshop Room 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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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.
Anthony Wayne Ballroom B
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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
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Disc Golf

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Workshop

Yo-yoing all skill levels

Yo-yoing all skill levels
Harrison Workshop Room B
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Workshop

Juggling History Exhibit

Juggling History Exhibit
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Workshop

Guided Tour of History Exhibit

Guided Tour of History Exhibit
Harrison Meeting Room C (Art and History)
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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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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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Workshop

Teach Juggling for a Living made Easy (Pt 5/5)

Session 5 - Presenting as a Professional Conference Speaker
Harrison Workshop Room B
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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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