Circus Events & Festivals in Canada | 2025 Calendar
Discover the festivals that celebrate circus arts across the country. A glimpse into the diversity and vitality of circus, both local and international!
JANUARY
Turbo Fest 2025
Québec City | January 2–5, 2025
The largest juggling gathering in Canada, organized by Turbo 418. Workshops, shows, and volley-club tournaments await!
🔗 turbo418.com
APRIL
Montreal Clown Festival
Montreal | April 4–12, 2025
A celebration of clowning, physical comedy, and visual theatre.
🔗 mtlclownfest.com
Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival
Ottawa | April 25, 2025
A festival dedicated to aerial circus arts, with performances and workshops open to all levels.
🔗 ottawafestivals.ca
Circo Festival Canada
Calgary, Alberta | April 25–27, 2025
An immersive festival blending aerial circus, dance, and acrobatics.
🔗 circofest.ca
JUNE
Festival PointÔ – Circus and Street Arts
Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal | June 6–8, 2025
A free festival highlighting street arts and circus performances.
🔗 Facebook Event
Bastringue – Circus Festival
Joliette | June 17–29, 2025
Third edition featuring big top shows and downtown festivities.
🔗 spectaclesjoliette.com
Nomade Circus Festival
Caraquet, New Brunswick | June 27 to 29, 2025
Join the Festival de cirque Nomade to experience workshops, shows and circus cabaret on the shores of Chaleur Bay, in a festive atmosphere for all ages.
🔗 tourismenouveaubrunswick.ca
JULY
Montréal Complètement Cirque
Montreal | July 3–13, 2025
An iconic international festival with performances in streets, parks, and theatres.
🔗 montrealcompletementcirque.com
Edmonton Street Performers Festival
Edmonton, AB | July 11–20, 2025
🔗 edmontonstreetfest.com
Festival de Cirque des Îles
Cap-aux-Meules, Magdalen Islands | July 20–26, 2025
Under the big top, enjoy family-friendly shows and renowned artists.
🔗 festivaldecirquedesiles.com
Kamloops International Buskers Festival
Kamloops, BC | July 24–27, 2025
🔗 kamloopsbuskers.com
AUGUST
Halifax Busker Festival
Halifax, NS | July 30 – August 4, 2025
🔗 buskers.ca
Downtown Busker Festival
St. John’s, NL | August 1–3, 2025
🔗 Festival NL
Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival
Saskatoon, SK | August 1–10, 2025
🔗 25thstreettheatre.org
Ottawa International Buskerfest
Ottawa, ON | August 8–10, 2025
🔗 ottawabuskerfestival.com
Escales Fantastiques
Shawinigan (three neighborhoods) | Various dates in August
Three intimate evenings with 12 companies, including Vague de Cirque, Flip Fabrique, Patin Libre, and more.
Festival de Cirque des Laurentides – Mont-Tremblant
Mont-Tremblant | August 13–17, 2025
A diverse lineup with 9 shows, including an international company.
Festival de Cirque des Laurentides – Val-David
Val-David | August 21–25, 2025
Outdoor shows for all ages in a charming natural setting.
🔗 festivaldecirquelaurentides.com
Waterloo Busker Carnival
Waterloo, ON | August 22–25, 2025
🔗 waterloobuskercarnival.com
SEPTEMBER
Mauricie Arts Vivants (MAV)
Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, Saint-Paulin | September 18–21, 2025
A multidisciplinary festival highlighting contemporary performing arts.
🔗 mauricieartsvivants.ca
St. John's International CircusFest
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | September 18–21, 2025
An international festival featuring performances, workshops, and conferences.
🔗 stjohnscircusfest.com