Some of the country's greatest street theatre, comedy, and circus shows will be at the centre of Cavan Town tomorrow for the Cavan Calling Street Carnival.
The family fun event will run from 1pm - 6pm opposite the bus station in the historic grounds of the Cavan Number 1 School.
The Cottage Market Cavan Summer Street Market will also run from 12noon to 6pm on Town Hall Street.
Tomorrow will see the celebration of 'Cavan Day' taking place with something on offer for all the family.
A special park run event, the boomtown rats will take to the stage in the egg market and the night will finish off with a fireworks display.
Kim McCafferty who is the artistic director of Cavan arts festival says this free event will sure to be a popular event across the region.
The stellar line-up includes Captain Cormac, one half of infamous comedy duo Lords of Strut. A street performance world champion and “a master at showing off”. For as long as he can remember he’s been flaunting his skills to anyone and everyone.
The list below is what the afternoon will look like in Cavan Town tomorrow.
Circo Goyo is travelling to Cavan all the way from Patagonia, Argentina with a show that has to be seen to be believed. Circo Goyo will do things with a balloon that will have you picking your jaw up off the ground and giggling for a week.
International escapologist Monsieur Gusto brings his circus show to Cavan for the first time ever. A show that has toured the globe and has acrobatics, newspaper magic, edible juggling, and an unforgettable strait jacket escape finale, this is one show not to be missed.
If you have no time or space in your life for anything, The Horsebox Theatre has the perfect entertainment solution for you. You are cordially invited to attend a free five-minute concert in this lavish, luxurious, and thoroughly delightful, tiny Victorian theatre (built into a horsebox).
Cavan audiences will be itching to see The Flea Circus - it’s amazing! It’s spectacular! It’s astounding! It’s tiny! The show involves feats of astonishing bravery and breathtaking beauty – acrobatics, trapeze, high wire and more – all performed by highly trained, teeny tiny fleas.
Cicada Circus is a heartwarming tale of companionship – its ups and its downs, its joys, struggles, revenge, and desire for understanding. Two of Ireland's greatest acrobats bring this beautiful show to woo and wow Cavan audiences.
Join us as we bring the streets of Cavan alive with Bloco Garman Samba Band, DJ No Brakes on his incredible Disco Bike and perhaps even some suspicious Guards from Wexford on Horseback.
