Flip, Fly, Drum: Cirque Kalabanté Comes to Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — Prepare to be swept away by the explosive energy and dazzling spectacle of Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque, coming to the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center for one unforgettable evening on Saturday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m.
This high-energy production, created by Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura, fuses gravity-defying acrobatics with live Afro-jazz rhythms, traditional West African dance, and stunning choreography, offering audiences of all ages an exhilarating cultural experience unlike any other.
“Cirque Kalabanté is more than a performance — it’s a celebration of life, strength and resilience,” says Bangoura. “Audiences will feel the pulse of West Africa through vibrant music, bold movement and breathtaking feats of physical artistry.”
With world-class acrobats flipping, soaring and balancing to the beat of live percussion and the soulful melodies of the kora, a traditional West African string instrument, Afrique en Cirque transcends borders and connects hearts in a night of unforgettable entertainment.
“This is the kind of show people talk about for years, the kind that makes you sit forward in your seat and say, ‘I can’t believe what I’m seeing,’” says Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s Executive Director Lindsay Bauer. “Cirque Kalabanté is thrilling, joyful, and absolutely electric from start to finish. We can’t wait for our Southeast Iowa community to get to share it with us.”
Event Details:
• What: Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque, spectacular circus-dance-music experience
• When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 • 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main Street, Fairfield, IA
• Tickets: $29–$57; available online or by calling the Box Office at 641-472-2787
Perfect for families, thrill-seekers and lovers of world culture, Afrique en Cirque invites Fairfield audiences to embark on a joyous winter escape filled with rhythm, color and heart-stopping performance.
Visit www.fairfieldacc.com or call 641-472-2787 for tickets, group rates, and youth ticket information.
