Who’s performing at Circle?

Circle 1-day, 2-day and VIP Experience passes will go on sale in 2021.

Friday Only (18+): $35

This ticket allows entry for one person on Friday only. Friday is an adults only evening. Everyone 18 years and older are welcome!

If you plan to purchase drink tickets, please bring Government Issued ID. Get your 18+ verified wristband at the gate upon entry.

Saturday Only: $35

This ticket allows entry for one person on Saturday only. Saturday is all ages. Everyone is welcome!

If you are 18+ and plan to purchase drink tickets, please bring Government Issued ID. Get your 18+ verified wristband at the gate upon entry.

Friday & Saturday (18+): $55

This ticket allows entry for one person on both Friday & Saturday. Friday is Adults Only

(18+). Saturday is All Ages.

If you plan to purchase drink tickets, please bring Government Issued ID. Get your 18+ verified wristband at the gate upon entry.

Kids (4-14) - Saturday Only (All Ages): $5

This ticket allows entry for one child between the ages of 4-14 on Saturday. Saturday is all ages. Everyone is welcome!

Kids ages 0-3 are free and do not require a ticket in advance.

We have special wristbands available at the gate for kids with space to write the parents phone number on them. If a child is separated from their parents we will call the number written on their wristband to locate.

VIP 2 Day Pass (18+): $100.00 CAD

VIP Tickets must be purchased online in advance and will not be available for purchase at the gate.

VIP Experience details found here (Please hyperlink to the What is the VIP Experience section)

If you plan to purchase drink tickets, please bring Government Issued ID. Get your 18+ verified wristband at the gate upon entry.

Friday After Party (18+): $20.00 CAD

This ticket allows entry for one person to the Official Circle Afterparty on Friday only. You must be 18+ to enter. Government Issued Photo ID required.

Saturday After Party (18+): $20.00 CAD

This ticket allows entry for one person to the Official Circle Afterparty on Saturday, only. You must be 18+ to enter. Government Issued Photo ID required.

You will be able to purchase Circle Carnival passes online via the CircleCarnival.com website in 2021.

The Circle Carnival VIP Experience Pass is a new special way to take in all the carnival fun. Less line ups, no hassles, but all the fun with many goodies and many great experiences. The VIP Area provides you with exciting benefits including:

• Entry for one person on both Friday & Saturday. Friday is Adults Only (18+). Saturday is All Ages
• Private VIP Freakshow Bar Featuring: Elevated Views, Custom Cocktail Bar with drink choices not available anywhere else on site, Free snacks, Live Freakshow Performances & Private VIP Luxury Flushable Toilets
• Private VIP Entrance
• Priority line for Official Circle After Parties on Friday and Saturday (Subject to capacity) *Tickets for after party must be purchased separately

Circle passes are sold through Showpass. To transfer your tickets, please follow the instructions found here.

Circle is hosted in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Circle travels to a different location within Calgary. The new Circle Carnival location will be provided in 2021.

Circle is hosted in September. 2021 dates will be announced.

For two glorious days, Circle’s Big Top and Bingo Dome stages are going to feature the following talented artists found on the BassBus Present page.

Full schedule will be provided in 2021.

You can purchase your Circle Carnival passes here on CircleCarnival.com in 2021.

Friday is an adults only (18+) event.

Saturday is an all-ages event. Everyone is welcome.

Photo ID is required in order to receive a verified 18+ wristband. This wristband allows you to purchase alcoholic beverages from the three Village Brewery bars, the Freak Show Bar (if you have a VIP pass) and the Cannabis Consumption Site.

Yes. However it can only be consumed in the designated smoking area, unless you have medical reasons to smoke onsite.

For complete rules and regulations regarding cannabis consumption at Circle, please visit our Circle Cannabis Consumption Site page.

Circle Carnival is smoke-free outside of the cannabis consumption site and designated smoking area.

Dogs are welcome at Circle, and if you do bring your furry little buddy, please remember the following:

• There's no such thing as a dog poop fairy. Please clean up after your dog.
• Please keep your dog on a leash at all times.
• There is loud music playing all day. Some dogs do not do well in noisy environments.
• There are young children and circus performers roaming around the grounds, please ensure your dog is okay with them.
• Bring an extra water dish, treats and snacks.
• Dress up your pup.
• If your dog frightens easily or perhaps isn't social, it might be best to leave them at home. We want a positive experience for all attendees, even our furry little friends.

The Fast & The Furriest Wiener-Dog Dash is a race to help raise donations for the Alberta Dachshund Rescue. Competitors will race for the Button Cup and generous prizes. Not only is it a race, but it’s a parade and costume contest.

There's no entry fee to participate and as long as you have a Dachshund, anyone can enter. Each registered participant receives complimentary Circle entries for two handlers on Saturday only. If you want to attend on Friday, you must purchase a Friday entry pass.

Registration for the Fast & The Furriest Wiener-Dog Dash will open in 2021.

Join us for the Official Circle After Parties on Friday and Saturday.

Artists details will be provided in 2021.

Tickets for each after party must be purchased separately.

All Circle performers, including headliners, are subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice. No refunds will be issued if a festival performer is changed or canceled.

Please note that cameras are permitted, however, professional video and audio recording equipment is not permitted unless you are designated media.

ITEMS ALLOWED:

• Empty plastic or reusable water bottle (water fountains on site)
• Beach towels and blankets
• Sun parasol or umbrella
• Small backpacks and bags / purses (please note: all bags will be searched)
• Sunscreen (except sunscreen in flammable aerosol cans)
• Digital cameras (except professional cameras with lenses over 2.5” or any other type of
• detachable lens)
• Disposable cameras
• Baby strollers
• Electronic cigarettes
• Any personal medication you might require.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED:

• Outside alcoholic beverages
• Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Glass bottles and cans
• Hard-sided coolers
• Megaphones
• Musical instruments
• Fireworks
• Flags & banners
• Beach balls, soccer balls, Frisbees, etc.
• Large sports umbrellas
• Large backpacks (camping style)
• Tents (to sleep in)
• Laser pointers
• Professional video/audio recording equipment
• Items intended for sale / promotion
• Firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind
• Any object that can be used to cause bodily harm
• Drones
• First Nations headdress and other feather headdresses
  The First Nations Headdresses have a spiritual and cultural meaning in the native communities and to respect and honour their people, Circle asks fans and artists attending the festivals to not use this symbol as a fashion accessory.

Items that are on the disallowed list will be confiscated. We recommend leaving them at home rather than bringing them to the event site to save you the extra hassle.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING THE FOLLOWING:

• Your ticket. (Be sure to get them now at www.CircleCarnival.com)
• ID (Please! This is very important to bring)
• Sunscreen
• Headphones for the little ones (and even the pups)
• Sunglasses
• Sun parasol or umbrella
• Extra coats or sweaters
• Money
• Any personal medication you might require.

Our lost and found tent is located near the information kiosk, close to the site's main entrance. It will be a pleasure for us to return any and all lost items. However, if your belongings have not been recovered, please contact us at info@circlecarnival.com. Please be sure to include a detailed description of the lost items and a member of our customer service team will be in touch.

Circle Carnival will take place rain or shine. Please be sure to check the weather prior to coming to Circle. If there’s a high chance of rain we recommend bringing a waterproof jacket, warm clothes and hats.

Please note that severe weather conditions may temporarily interrupt some concerts/activities. Please stay tuned to our social media for up-to-date information. As indicated in our purchase agreement, no exchange or refunds will be provided following your purchase.

Circle is committed to providing a positive experience for people with reduced mobility and disabilities.

There is a dedicated paved path for guests with reduced mobility to use to move seamlessly from one area of the festival ground to the other.

Restricted toilets for guests with reduced mobility will be available on the site.

Aid helpers are not required to pay an entrance fee.

Medical staff will be present on site.

Please be sure to bring all prescribed medication you may need.

Please monitor your consumption of alcohol and be sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Make sure to take breaks from the sun if needed.

Circle works with Green Event services to reduce all waste onsite. All food and drink is served using compostable or recyclable materials. We do not allow the sale of water bottles from our vendors. All patrons are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle and fill up onsite.

Patrons are requested alternate modes of transportation such as bikes and Calgary transit.

The Circle Carnival site map will be provided in 2021.

Directions to get to the Circle Carnival location will be provided 2021.

Taking the C-Train and public transit is a great way to help reduce your carbon footprint.

Directions to get to the Circle Carnival location via transit will be provided 2021. 

You sure can. We will have ample bike racks on location for you to lock up to.

Parking information for Circle Carnival will be provided 2021.

We recommend taking alternate modes of transportation such public transportation and biking. We will have bike racks available to lock your bikes.

Circle features over 13+ food trucks curated by YYCFoodTrucks. For a complete list of food trucks please visit the Food Tucks page.

Non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from one of the food truck vendors. Attendees are encouraged to bring an empty clear plastic or reusable water bottle with them on site, and water refill stations will be provided. You may be asked to empty their bottle before entering the festival.

No alcohol may be brought in from outside.

Village Brewery will have three bars you can visit onsite. If you have a VIP Pass, there will be spirits available for purchase in the VIP Freak Show Bar. The legal drinking age in Alberta is 18 years old. If you are planning on consuming alcohol at the festival, please bring two (2) valid pieces of ID and be sure to drink responsibly.

Circle patrons are permitted allowed to bring snacks for personal consumption (ex: a granola bar). Meals, sandwiches, coolers or lunch boxes are not allowed on the site (unless there are dietary restrictions are a concern).

Our Carnival accommodation partners will have special friends, fans and guests rates to come to Calgary for the weekend.

Information on those rates will be available in 2021.