2027 International Training Project
Two weeks of immersive circus training under the WA summer sky, taught by highly qualified tutors recruited from all over the world — then the whole thing spills straight into Karnidale, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest circus festival. Train hard by day, watch world-class shows by night.
Held in Karridale, near Margaret River, the Training Project runs classes at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels across a huge range of disciplines — whether you’re picking up your first aerial silk or refining a professional act, there’s a place for you.
Bookings are open — register now (use the button below).
Key dates — January 2027
- Week 1: Monday 4 – Friday 8 January 2027
- Week 2: Sunday 10 – Thursday 14 January 2027
- Karnidale Festival: straight after training — 15–16 January 2027
Three ways to join
| Option | What you get | From |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete Package | Two full weeks of training — 5 classes a day plus a warm-up and handstand class — 3 meals a day on training days, two weeks of on-site camping, a festival weekend ticket, and an on-site camping pass for the festival. | $1,950 |
| Unlimited Training | All the training in Week 1, Week 2, or both. Camp on-site, stay off-site, or travel in each day — and choose the meal plan or self-cater. Flexible for locals and visitors alike. | from $630 |
| Circus Fun (kids, ages 5–8) | A one-hour class each morning for the whole of Week 1 or Week 2 — a playful introduction to circus with Captain Fatso. Booked separately; on-site camping isn’t included. | $150 |
Coming as a guardian or companion? There’s a paid companion option and a volunteer option to be on-site too.
What you’ll train
Around 145 classes every day — roughly 27 different classes every hour — so you can build your own timetable across disciplines including flying trapeze, aerial silks, static and rope, straps, handstands, acrobatics and tumbling, juggling, diablo, hula hoop, unicycle, dance and much more.
A new Lunar Circus web app is coming soon — browse the full timetable, build your own daily schedule and meet all the trainers in one place.
A day in the life
Warm-up starts at 9:00am every morning and classes run through to 5:00pm. With five classes a day in the Complete Package — plus warm-up and a dedicated handstand class — you’ll build real skills fast, then have your evenings free to relax at camp or catch the nightly cabaret show.
Every level welcome
Classes run from complete beginner through to professional. Tutors adapt to who’s in the room, so first-timers and seasoned performers both get pushed at the right level. No prior circus experience needed to join beginner classes.
Bringing the kids?
Younger circus fans aren’t left out. The Circus Fun class with Captain Fatso runs each morning from 9:30–10:30am for ages 5–8 — a playful introduction to circus while the grown-ups train. It’s $150 for the week and booked separately from the adult packages.
Where you’ll stay
On-site camping is available to everyone on the Complete Package and Unlimited Training options, so you can live and breathe circus for the fortnight. Prefer your own space? Stay off-site or travel in daily.
Learn from world-class artists
Our tutors are recruited internationally for their expertise in both teaching and performance — in 2025, over 75 talented performers from across the globe were selected. Our 2027 trainers will be announced soon, with full profiles when the new web app launches.
Why Karnidale is the best place to train
Most intensives end with a certificate. This one ends with the Southern Hemisphere’s largest circus festival on your doorstep — your training weeks flow straight into Karnidale, where you can watch the best in the world or, for some, take to the stage. Two weeks of skill-building plus a world-class festival, all in one trip to Western Australia.
Places are limited and the immersive options fill up — register now to secure your spot.
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