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Evan Driscoll

Madison Area Jugglers hosts an annual convention, Madfest, every January; in 2022 the event moves to June.

media release: Jay Gilligan will be performing Stories About Gravity at MyArts January 15 the Thursday before the festival Tickets Here

January 16, 2026

5:00 pm - 11:45 pm, Madison Circus Space: Friday Open Juggling. You must sign a waiver for this location – Waiver must be signed in 2026

January 17, 2026

10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Georgia O’Keeffe Middle School: Saturday Open Juggling; also, juggling games 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

unicycle hockey 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Barrymore Theatre: Show – Madfest Juggling Extravaganza

Tickets are now on Sale! Advance: $25; Day of Show: $28.00.You may purchase tickets in advance online, by phone, or in person at the festival

Featuring:

Mark Hayward | Comedy Yo-yo Man | www.markhayward.net

Benjamin Domask-Ruh | Musician and circus artist | https://benjamindomaskruh.com

Alex Zerbe | High Energy Comedy | https://alexzerbe.com/

Jay Gilligan | Master Juggler and Visual Artist | https://www.hideawaycircus.com/reflex

MadJugglers | Hometown Club Passing Heroes | www.madjugglers.com

Kenny Ahern | AMAZING comedy antics, HILARIOUS physical comedy, and FUN audience play! | https://www.kennyahern.com

Alli Ott | Masterful Cyr Wheel Artist | http://www.spinnovationdetroit.com/about

David Chervony | Juggling Art | https://www.davidchervony.com

…and more!

9:00 pm - 11:45 pm, Madison Circus Space: Renegade and Open Juggling. You must sign a waiver for this location – Waiver must be signed in 2026

January 18, 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Georgia O’Keeffe Middle School: Sunday Open Juggling; also unicycle hockey, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm