Leandre Ribera Wins Spain's 2026 National Circus Prize
Leandre Ribera, a native of Barcelona born in 1966, has been honored with the 2026 Premio Nacional de Circo by Spain's Ministry of Culture, which comes with a cash prize of €30,000. His impact as a clown and physical theater performer garnered him recognition from the jury, who commended his mentorship and his 2025 works, including 'Gota,' 'Triplette,' 'Woof,' and 'UFA.' Ribera co-founded La Tal and Leandre Clown, showcasing solo performances like 'Chez Leandre' and partnerships such as 'Madame et Monsieur' alongside Claire Ducreux. He has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the 2023 FETÉN Best Show Award and the 2014 Ciutat de Barcelona Circus Prize. The jury was led by Paz Santa Cecilia Aristu.
Key facts
- Leandre Ribera received the 2026 Premio Nacional de Circo from Spain's Ministry of Culture.
- The prize includes a monetary award of 30,000 euros.
- Ribera was born in Barcelona in 1966 and works as a clown and director.
- He is a founding member of the companies La Tal and Leandre Clown.
- The jury cited his 2025 shows 'Gota,' 'Triplette,' 'Woof,' and 'UFA' for celebrating gestural humor.
- Ribera's previous awards include the 2023 FETÉN Best Show Award and the 2014 Ciutat de Barcelona Circus Prize.
- The jury was chaired by Paz Santa Cecilia Aristu and included Belém Brandido Gutiérrez from Pistacatro, the 2025 winner.
- Past National Circus Prize winners include Pepa Plana (2022), Michael Ferreri (2024), and Pistacatro (2025).
Entities
Artists
- Leandre Ribera
- Claire Ducreux
- Cris Clown
- Jaume Mateu Bullich
- Tortell Poltrona
- María Mercedes Ochoa
- Merche Ochoa
- Miguel Ángel Moreno
- Bolo
- Consuelo Reyes
- Manolo Alcántara
- Pepa Plana
- Michael Ferreri
- Paz Santa Cecilia Aristu
- Marta Betriu Roure
- Aránzazu Riosalido Fernández
- Manuel Rafael González Villanueva
- Joan Ramón Graell Gabriel
- José Antonio Pascual Garrido
- Silvia Pereira Baides
- Belém Brandido Gutiérrez
Institutions
- Ministerio de Cultura
- La Tal
- Leandre Clown
- Feria Europea de Artes Escénicas para Niños y Niñas (FETÉN)
- Zirkolika
- Festival Coup de Chauffe
- Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música
- Pistacatro
- Familia Popey
- Hermanos Álvarez
- Asociación de Malabaristas de Madrid
- Feria Circo Trapezi
- Unión de Profesionales y Amigos de las Artes Circenses (UPAAC)
- Rolabola Circo
- Asociación Ateneu Nou Barris
- Los Excéntricos
- Productores de Sonrisas
- Revista de Arte - Logopress
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Catalonia
- Cognac
- France
- Madrid