What's On

Visiting the race is a mix of two very contrasting experiences. On the one hand, there is Bahrain’s bustling capital Manama, situated in the north east corner of the island. The name translates literally to mean ‘sleeping place’, but don’t be misled: it’s a hub of bright lights, bars and exotic souqs.

On the other hand, there’s the Sakhir Circuit. The track is first-rate, with some of the best facilities in the world, but it’s situated in the middle of the desert. As the wind picks up each evening and the early sunset takes hold, the place has a magical ‘Arabian Nights’ feel to it.

Did you know?

Bahrain was the location of the first ever oil well in the Gulf.

Where to go?

The place to go out is Manama, a very happening city and one that is growing rapidly. There is something for everyone: authentic Bahraini cuisine, clubs and souqs, as well as western-style discos and shopping malls.

The beautiful Al-Faith Mosque is a ‘must-see’ in Manama and, if you fancy a drive to the south of the island, go in search of the Tree of Life. It’s a loan tree in the middle of the desert that is kept alive by an underwater spring.

At the circuit

Butterflies Stilt Walkers

Beautiful giant butterflies on stilts, with exuberant colours, give shape to a wonderful act that brings the public joy and freshness.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Prima Band

Prima band turn the street into a real stage where, between gags, choreography, juggling, acrobatics and much more, the audience becomes an integral part of the show.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Carnival Batucada

An itinerant music show guides the audience into the world of Brazilian music using typical instruments that characterize carnival sounds of Brazil

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Fairy Garden

A show that aims to praise the beauty of the flora and fauna that come together to enlighten the world.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Circo di Strada

A unique combination of multiple circus elements as stilt walking, juggling, unicycling, walking globe and much more!

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Magic Butterflies

Magical and luminous butterflies dancing to the rhythm of the Caribbean parades through the streets, bringing a gust of joy and happiness to the audience.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Flower Parade

Beautiful flowers on stilts wearing colorful garments captivating the eyes of the public with their choreography.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Ballerinas Stilt Walkers

Classical ballerinas on stilts, with romantic colourful dresses, have walked away from a wondrous ballet.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Tribal Batucada

The samba reggae percussion Tribal Batucada is known for carrying out energetic, noisy and colourful performances to any corner of the world

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Flamenco Stilt Walkers

These Flamenco Dancers on stilts are gracious, temperamental señoritas.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Cirque Masque

Combined with elegant costumes and wonderful music, giving your event a professional and cheerful ambiance.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

UniQcycle

UniQcycle is a unique mix of special bikes, acrobatics, improvisation, theatre, dance and energy!

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Parkel Drums

Let yourself be carried away by the music and the choreography to the rhythm of the drums in the purest batucada style.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Kids Village - James Murphy

Performing a beautiful musical kids show, iterating between Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Kids Village - Magic Umbrella

The show Magic Umbrellas captures the attention of the public and through illusions created using dozens of colourful umbrellas that appear and disappear in the blink of an eye.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Kids Village - Piano a Pieds

The Piano a Pieds is a huge handmade keyboard installed on the floor and played with the feet by two incredible talented dancers.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Kids Village - Pop the Ballon

Interactive kids show - Making fun inflated balloon designs for the kids.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Kids Village - Face Painter

Interactive kids show - Face painting with creative fun designs

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Haunted House

A full walk-thru haunted maze filled with a serios arsenal of creatures and gags to teffify the guess from giant demons to evil clowns and everything in between

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

Ferris Wheel

A 35 meter height, 27 GONDOLAS allowing spectators with a magnificent aerial view.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00

The Beast

The beast it the world's biggest inflatable obstacle course.

Date: Friday, 3 March Timing: 12:00 - 20:30

Date: Saturday, 4 March Timing: 12:00 - 19:00

Date: Sunday, 5 March Timing: 12:00 - 17:00