June 23 – 26, 2022
Edmonton, AB
Thursday, June 23, 2022
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Campus Saint-Jean, Auditorium 1-08
Marsha is one of the pioneers of circus in English Canada. Marsha walked so we could fly.
Friday, June 24, 2022
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Café Bicyclette
5@Cirque, or Circus Happy Hour, began in Montreal during the spring of 2020. In partnership with En Piste the National Circus Arts Alliance. Special performance by CGT’s Melanie Smith-Doderai
Workshops!
June 23-26
We have circus skills workshops for aerial silks, straps, hoop, contortion, handstands and acro. As well as a FREE Stilt Walking experience on Saturday and Sunday. Check out the workshop page for more.
Panels!
Jun 23-26
Check out the panel’s page to learn about the free industry panels that you can attend. Rigging 101, Evolution of Artistic Practices Post-Covid, Taking it to the Streets, East Meets West & Professional Development Options for Circus Artists. Check them out!
Thank you to our funders
Alberta Circus Arts Festival
Our Mission
The mission of the Alberta Circus Arts Festival is to create a regional and national voice in contemporary Canadian circus. We are committed to sharing and experiencing world-class circus with our community in order to provide a launch pad for creativity, technical virtuosity, and collaborations. We seek to inspire, educate and entertain.
Get Involved
We have amazing opportunities to be part of the action. You can volunteer – help us be the best we can be. You can sponsor us – in-kind and cash sponsors go a long way to make this festival possible. You can advertise – email us about putting your ad in our program. You can see a show, participate in a workshop or join in a panel discussion – we can’t wait to see you at the Alberta Circus Arts Festival. Or donate!
Where’s it Happening?
The Festival headquarters and main performance venues are Campus Saint-Jean and Timms Centre for the Arts.
Shows, workshops, panels and more!
Partners & Sponsors
We have amazing sponsorship opportunities to fit any company or individual. Ranging from in-kind, cash, sponsorship of tickets and specific shows. Be a part of the Edmonton Arts community. Send us an email and we would love to talk to you about your options.