viva circus festival 2025

APRIL 8 - APRIL 13

Celebrating creativity and community, viva circus festival highlights an inclusive competition, pole dance & aerial arts workshops, and awards that honor industry excellence.

The Story Behind Viva Circus Festival

Let’s rewind to 2008. We kicked off with a pole competition in partnership with Clorets Malaysia, and it was just the beginning of an incredible journey.

What started as Pole Stars Malaysia quickly grew into the Malaysia Pole Championship, expanding our reach and inviting international talent. As our dreams evolved, we debut Collision Arts Asia Festival in 2011 - the first event in Malaysia that bridged music, performing arts, painting, martial arts, and dance. In 2019, we took action to make the competition more inclusive, adding aerial arts to the mix and rebranding as the Viva Circus Awards (competition only) and Viva Circus Festival.

Our mission has always been to build a supportive, creative community and showcase top potential. From local roots to a global stage, our festival is about pushing boundaries, celebrating the arts, and growing together.

  • COMPETITION

    From pole artists pushing boundaries to aerialists creating art in the air, our Viva Circus Awards stage is set for individual expressions and cirque-inspired creations.

  • INDUSTRY GALA

    The first event of its kind, we celebrate hard work and dedication of industry leaders. It’s not just about trophies; it’s about recognition, inspiration, and joy - influenced by our amazing community.

  • WORKSHOPS

    Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, you’ll find valuable tips and tricks to enhance your craft. It’s all about having fun while connecting in a supportive and guided environment!

Viva Circus Awards 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Viva Circus Awards 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Viva Circus Awards 2019 HIGHLIGHTS

JOIN THE COMPETITION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Finals Date: April 12 & 13, 2025

Application Submission Entries:

From October 1 to December 12, 2024

WATCH A SHOW

TICKETING INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Aerial Silks Winner (Amateur) Yurie (Japan] at Viva Circus Awards 2023

Pole Winner (Semi-pro) & Audience Choice Winner SIRENA [Malaysia] at Viva Circus Awards 2024

Overall Champion & Pole Winner (Professional) HUANG DOU DOU [China] at Viva Circus Awards 2024

Be a vision partner

At VCF, we’re more than just a festival. We’re a community of passionate individuals who come together to celebrate the arts and support each other. Do you feel drawn towards advocating this vision? - we want to partner with you! Whether it’s in the context of sponsorship, ambassadorship, or perhaps you want to join the team behind the scenes, let us know ! We can’t wait to share this experience with you.