En Piste, with the support of the Caisse de la Culture, invites you to participate in Mon premier RIDEAU, the largest performing arts market in Quebec. The unmissable annual RIDEAU event brings together 350 performance venues, festivals, and regional networks in Quebec City.
My first RIDEAU will allow three participants to fully dedicate themselves to the networking experience, with the aim of helping to market their show. The selected artists will also be able to discover the Market Place, the showcases, the indoor shows, and be presented at 5@cirque d’En Piste.
En Piste and La Caisse offer the following to the 3 participants:
- · Admission to the RIDEAU event (February 17, 18, and 19, 2026)
- · Accommodation for 3 nights for individuals coming from outside Quebec City.
- · Travel expenses within Quebec.
- · Per diem expenses for 3 days
- · Support before and during Mon premier RIDEAU.
- · Training with the Caisse de la Culture
Conditions of participation:
- · Be a member of En Piste.
- · Participate for the first time in the RIDEAU event.
- · Be among the emerging circus artists in Quebec.
- · Be available on February 17, 18, and 19, 2026.
- · Have a show or be in the process of creating a show for a tour in 2027.
- · Not be part of RIDEAU’s official selection.
- · Not have an agent representing your show.
To participate:
Fill out the form before October 9, 2025, at 5 PM, and accompany it with a cover letter explaining how Mon premier RIDEAU will contribute to your career and artistic development.
Form link: Registration Form
For any questions, please contact:
Emmanuel Cyr
514-529-1183 ext. 103
ecyr@enpiste.qc.ca