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Bring the spectacle to your next celebration with Bristol's best circus entertainment for hire! We have 139 incredible acts, from captivating acrobats and mesmerising jugglers to daring fire performers and stilt walkers. Our talented performers are perfect for private events, corporate functions, or adding a grand flourish to weddings at venues like Ashton Court Mansion or Arnos Vale. Discover the perfect act to wow your guests and make memories that last!
A mysterious character enters the party donning a white suit and juggling props... what could possibly come of this? Conversation? Unique interactions? Certainly memories.
Expect fabulous, funky fun with this juggling duo, using LED clubs to brighten your event. And if you're lucky enough, we might pick on you to help us out.
A unique, entirely customisable circus performance ready made for you. It would be my pleasure to turn your party into an event no one will forget.
This Fire Show adds an unforgettable element of excitement & wonder. It will elevate your event to new heights, captivate your guests & will be talked about & remembered for years to come.
Get ready for a dazzling LED circus show that will add an extra touch of magic to your event. A family-friendly performance creating an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.
Full of smiles and sparkle, Kat Collett will dazzle you with her skills performing with shining multiple hula hoops
Add that extra thrill to your event with a choreographed Fire Show, with specialised props & a Lycopodium finale or you can choose freestyle meet & greet fire sets to wow your guests.
Our Martini glass prop will dazzle your guests and add glamour to any event. It is a unique prop, painted in gold and has a large bowl that can be filled with water or rose petals.
Becky Power provides bespoke aerial performances to suit any event, from ambient aerial to wow your audience during dinner, to powerful routines choreographed to your set theme.
Add new heights to your event with a walkabout stilt walker. Perfect for meet and greet as guests arrive and getting guests up on the dance floor. Costumes to suit any themed event.
Enter a realm of mystique with our mesmerizing Crystal Ball Performer and step into the mystical world of Mr Tumnus, perfect for table entertainment and meet and greet.
Light up your event with our scorching fire performers. Guaranteed to add a thrilling spectacle that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Introducing our enchanting illusionist, this act works best up close and personal as the juggler manipulates the crystal balls to make it appear as if it is floating.
LED pixel hula hoops offer a visually stunning experience that captivates audiences of all ages, from enchanting ambient performances to high-energy routines that leave guests spellbound.
Elevate your event and create lasting memories with our roaming stilt walkers. Showcasing a large range of costumes suited for any event, our stilt walkers will mesmerise your party guests.
Ignite your event and wow your guests with our mesmerising fire show. Including a range of props and an exciting big fire finale. We also include a free 30 minute meet and greet set.
Our custom-made, unique costumes and have been designed to create an immersive atmosphere to wow your guests.
We aim to build trust between us and the clients so that we can ensure we are providing you with a safe and memorable experience.
Bask in the massive flames produced with a swish of a wand and gasp in amazement as the fire turns into sparkles! A truly unforgettable performance. My spotter and I shall arrive at least an hour prior to the event to check out the space provided and do the necessary safety checks. All dipping will occur a safe distance away from any guests, vehicles, and venue, and props will be stored away from the guests before and after the performance. Props, Pyro Wand, Poi, Staff.
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With 10 years of experience, I can provide unique packages to really make your event sparkle. This package provides one huge burst of flames, as well as multiple props to create a 15-minute spectacle no one will forget. Pyrotechnics used.
from £600 / event
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If you want a Bristol celebration that feels creative, inclusive and a bit magical, circus entertainment is a brilliant call. The city has a playful spirit and a do-it-properly attitude, which suits circus down to the ground. From harbourside spaces with dusk views to scrappy-in-the-best-way warehouses, circus entertainers in Bristol bring spectacle that guests remember and organisers appreciate. In this guide we’ll show you how to hire with confidence, match acts to your venue, stay within budget, and build a running order that feels effortless from first welcome to final bow.
Poptop is not just a party planning marketplace; it’s the most reliable and straightforward way to organise an unforgettable event. You get peace of mind, fast answers and friendly help at every step. We keep the planning calm so the performance can be bold.
Bristol loves colour, craft and community. That combination is tailor-made for circus. Jugglers can roam a harbourside drinks reception without stealing the whole show. Stilt walkers turn a studio entrance into a moment. Aerialists and acrobats create hush-and-gasp beats that lift a wedding or a creative team social. Fire eaters add closing drama outdoors when the light drops. Contortionists deliver sculptural, intimate theatre that suits Bristol’s many small-but-beautiful spaces.
The secret is balance. Circus in Bristol works best when you drop in crisp highlights rather than wall-to-wall performance. Guests get surprise, hosts get flow, the night gets shape.
Every space has its own logic. Start by matching the act to the room, then set your timings around natural guest moves.
Harbourside spaces Open air, great sightlines and big skies. Use stilt walkers for arrivals and wayfinding. Jugglers keep the energy up during sunset canapés. If you have a safe outdoor zone, a short fire set at dusk lands perfectly. Wind can be a factor near the water, so we’ll plan a weather-proof alternative like LED flow arts if needed.
Studios Studios are clean, flexible and ideal for programmed beats. Aerialists can use freestanding rigs with tidy footprints. Contortion looks elegant on a small riser for visibility. Jugglers weave between guests without breaking conversation. Keep lighting cues simple and you’ll get high impact without a big build.
Warehouses This is circus heaven. Height for aerial, room for acrobatics, and ambient light that makes LED props sing. You can scale up with a short choreographed set or keep it modular with repeatable micro-moments. We’ll check rigging options early and confirm load ratings or bring a freestanding solution.
Community halls Halls are friendly and affordable. They are great for alternative weddings and university events. Stilt walkers and jugglers need only a clear floor. A lollipop hoop offers aerial aesthetics with minimal setup. For fire, take it outside to a marked performance box, provided permissions and safety cover are in place.
A simple theme saves hours later. It links costumes, music stings and lighting looks so nothing feels random.
Eco-circus: recycled textures, earthy palettes and human-powered spectacle. Think hand-to-hand acrobatics, daytime juggling and low-impact ambient aerial. Perfect for community shows and green-minded weddings.
Steampunk: cogs, brass and a little Victoriana. Contortion on a classic platform, adagio acrobatics with tailored silhouettes, and stilt walkers that feel like characters from a novel.
Juggler and flow arts: patterns, rhythm and soft glow. LED juggling programmed to your colour scheme, poi and staff work for late sets, and roaming ball manipulation for quiet close-up moments.
Fire garden with permits: controlled flame in sculptural sequences. Use it as a finale outside. We’ll handle risk assessments, permissions and a clear show zone so the wow never compromises safety.
Pick one lane and repeat it lightly. A bit of consistency beats complicated ideas every time.
Stilt walkers The most efficient way to be seen in a crowd. They welcome guests, pose for photos and guide foot traffic between spaces. They need flat routes and uncluttered floors. In studios and halls they can also lead short parades to reset the room before speeches or a first dance. What helps:
Arrival time and exact entrance route
Any theme or palette for costume matching
A quick floor check to remove cable hazards
Jugglers Polished, flexible and surprisingly classy. Roaming juggling is perfect during drinks or as a low-pressure ice breaker. For a programmed moment, a three minute routine with clubs, rings or hats creates a neat, shareable beat. LED juggling is excellent after dark and lets you reflect brand or wedding colours without extra fuss. What helps:
A clear two by two metre zone for the short routine
A ceiling check if you want high throws
Your colour notes if you fancy an LED set
Acrobats Hand-to-hand duos, trio balances or a small ensemble. They add strength and grace to weddings, team socials and conferences. At festivals and big halls they scale cleanly into a fuller choreographed set. They are particularly strong in an eco-circus or steampunk direction. What helps:
A level, non-slip floor with space for run-ups
A clear call sheet so music cues land right
A quick check on any low fixtures
You can plan with confidence inside the £230 to £2,000 range. Prices shift with date, set length, travel and any special build needs, yet these guide brackets will get you close:
Extras that nudge cost:
If you need to keep spend focused, anchor the night on one standout feature and support it with a roaming act. It feels premium and neat.
Circus is safe when you respect the process. We keep the admin light for you by handling the specifics with your venue.
Expect:
For a fire garden or any flame display, permits and approvals are standard. We organise them, provide marshals where required and keep you informed so there are no surprises.
Creative team socials: stilt walkers for the welcome, playful roaming juggling as teams mingle, and a neat acrobatic duet before awards or shout-outs. Finish with an LED mini-finale that reads well in photos.
Alternative weddings: contortion or adagio acrobatics as a quiet, elegant interlude, then a lollipop hoop feature before the first dance. Late in the evening, a short LED set as the lights come down.
Street-art festivals: daytime juggling and stilt roaming for colour and interaction, then a dusk fire garden sequence with marshalled zones and clear sightlines. Add LED poi for a final glow moment.
University events: budget-friendly flow arts, juggling micro-sets through the night and a compact acrobatic routine on the dance floor between DJ slots. High energy, low footprint.
With that, we can show you circus entertainers in Bristol with instant, all-inclusive prices. You decide in minutes, not days.
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Tell us your date, guest count and postcode and we’ll show you circus entertainers in Bristol that fit your venue, theme and budget with instant, all-inclusive prices. We’ll shape a running order that lands each moment, handle permits and safety, and keep you fully informed from first idea to final encore. Book through us for friendly support, quick decisions and total confidence that your event will run exactly as promised.