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MAAC 2026 — The UK’s Biggest Aerial & Acrobatics Festival
May 29–31, 2026 • Parrs Wood, Manchester
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Known as the Glastonbury of aerial festivals - MAAC is the weekend of your dreams. Fuel your aerial obsession with world-class teachers and a community of passionate aerialists all doing what you love for the whole weekend. For hobbyists, instructors and professional aerialists, MAAC is THE place to learn new skills, upgrade your existing ones and meet a whole bunch of amazing like-minded aerialists. MAAC is an incredible weekend festival like no other!
Why you don't want to miss out
The Ultimate Aerial Weekend
MAAC isn’t just an event — it’s an experience. Whether you’re:
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A relative beginner wanting to grow your skills and experience new disciplines
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An advanced aerialist hungry for new high level skills
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A teacher or a performer wanting to up your game
You’ll find your home here. With hundreds of classes, diverse disciplines, multiple levels and expert instructors, MAAC 2026 offers something magical for every person.
What's Included
3 days of workshops and classes
From silks, hoop, rope, and trapeze to chains, lollipop, partner acrobatics, and more - choose your favourite disciplines and try out some new ones. Classes range from beginner to advanced, so everyone can grow
Community & Kinship
Connect with like-minded aerialists, swap tips, make friends and build your network in an atmosphere that celebrates creativity and courage. Some of our MAAC regulars meet up every year to catch up on the friendship that started at this very same convention.
Onsite Cafe and Chill Zone
Fuel your practice and meet fellow artists between sessions. Hang out somewhere a bit quieter than the main hall to recharge your social battery. Browse the merchandise stalls and pick out your new favourite aerial accessories.
Exclusive Expert Teachers
Some of our teachers come from different countries and MAAC is the only place you'll be able to learn from them this year. We have teachers from all over the UK as well so you can use the opportunity to learn from many different experts, including those you've been stalking on Instagram!
Is MAAC right for me?
Are you a hobbyist who goes to one or two aerial classes a week?
We have classes suitable for beginners and early intermediates. The only suggestion we would make is that you've been doing aerial for at least six months and you should try and increase your training to a few hours a week in the month leading up to MAAC to condition yourself for the weekend. We have lots of floor classes, yoga, dance, rehab and handstands to give your hands a break from the aerial equipment and we suggest you pace yourself - don't book back to back aerial classes! You might also want to try a day ticket, or a 6 class pass for your first MAAC.
Are you an instructor looking for growth?
Our instructors won't just be teaching you a normal class for intermediate or advanced students, they'll be breaking down fundamental aerial techniques and applying them to the pathways you're learning. There will be classes that focus on technical skills like beats, c-shaping, and inverts, as well as classes such as 'how to build choreo' or 'a thousand ways to climb a silk'. These will be the skills you can take back to your own studio and incorporate them into your own teaching.
Are you an aerialist restricted by your geography?
Sometimes the studio that is closest to our house doesn't have all the disciplines we'd like, or the height leaves something to be desired. Maybe you're feeling held back by the level of the classes on offer. MAAC is a great opportunity to see what else is out there and learn from other instructors. You can also try out disciplines you've maybe only seen in other places such as chains, lollipop, rope and straps.
Whatever level you're at, MAAC is your new favourite playground!
Easy Ticket Options
✔️ Weekend Pass – Best Value
All access to workshops, events & community spaces.
✔️ Day Passes Available
Perfect for those with limited time.
✔️ 6 or 8 class pass - ease yourself in and enjoy the weekend atmosphere with a less busy timetable
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✔️ Are you an acrobat
Still Deciding?
MAAC is more than a weekend - it’s a celebration of all things aerial.
For hobbyists, professionals, and instructors alike, this is your chance to learn, improve, and celebrate movement alongside the fastest-growing aerial community in the UK.
📍 May 29–31, 2026 — Parrs Wood High School, Manchester
Don't miss out, tickets are limited and when they're gone they are GONE!!