Cirque Gitan
Family-friendly three-day circus festival (Gitannekesfoor) on the Diest Citadel.
Promote Cirque Gitan as a must-visit family destination for local and regional audiences seeking weekend entertainment and cultural experiences at a historic venue.
- Three days of circus magic: family fun at the Diest Citadel
- Plan your weekend: Gitannekesfoor festival brings acrobats, performers & food to Diest
- Make memories with kids at Cirque Gitan—Belgium's beloved circus festival
- Local event spotlight: Discover the tradition of Cirque Gitan this season
Cirque Gitan is a biennial three-day circus festival where "nobody is too old, too young or too crazy," set in a world of renewal, decay, lost arts and found pleasures. Taking place at the Citadel of Diest on September 4, 5 and 6, 2026, this is a family-friendly circus festival where fantasy and wonder come together. The DNA of the historic Gitannekesfoor fair blends with crazy creations, new talent and magical discoveries, inviting visitors to a bustling circus world populated by fascinating creatures and eccentric artists.
- A 3-day circus festival for all ages with a temporary world full of wonder, discovery and experience
- Featuring top artists, outsiders and quirky rarities
- Set in an impressive 19th-century fort overlooking the city where diverse circus traditions converge
- Family-friendly programming with free entry for children under 7
- Open-air festival spanning multiple entertainment venues across the Citadel grounds
- Rooted in Diest's historic Gitannekesfoor fair tradition with renewed creative vision