Circus Open Mic
Call to artists – Open Mic Opportunity for Circus Artists – Ground acts
Do you have some material that you would like to test in front of an audience of peers and like minded people? Do you have an idea for an act but don’t know what to do with it? The ACAF Circus Open Mic is your chance!
The Alberta Circus Arts Festival is presenting our second Open Mic night for Circus Artists on Saturday, June 20, 2026. We want to offer circus artists the opportunity to test a work-in-progress act and get some feedback in a friendly and supportive environment.
When? Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00-10:30pm
Where? Campus Saint-Jean Auditorium, 8406 91 St, Edmonton
Perform? Do you have a ground act? You can perform! Sign up using the link below. Applications will close on May 30th, 2026.
Tickets? This event will be PWYC and tickets will be available on the ACAF website.
2025 Testimonials
“Amazing uplifting encouraging community” – 2025 Artist
“Fantastic! Really enjoyed the supportive environment to showcase, and get a trial run of an act filmed in a high quality environment.” – 2025 Artist
“This was an exceptional experience. It gave me the opportunity and motivation to bring to life an act I’ve been dreaming of. the open mic served as a stepping stone for workshopping my act in a great environment. I had a large prop and the team was incredibly supportive in helping to execute my vision. I would love to take part again in the future.” – 2025 Artist
“It has given me a chance to create an act I wouldn’t usually get the opportunity to work on. Working on something that inspires me has given me so much motivation to keep pursuing new projects! I hope to expand my act into a more full project. I’m also excited to keep workshopping and altering what I created for the show.” – 2025 Artist
Thank you to our 2026 Partners & Sponsors
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We are looking for 2026 & 2027 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.