Plan your day
Every set on every stage, all weekend. Filter by day, stage or act type — or browse the full programme below. Set times are subject to change; performers pass the hat at the end of each show.
Print a day sheet: Fri, Aug 7Sat, Aug 8Sun, Aug 9
Don't miss
Don't miss a night full of laughs, high-level circus, juggling and burlesque, all hosted by gentleman juggler Mat Ricardo. Performers from the festival deliver their favourite late-night routines — Ottawa's best burlesque, hilarious comedy, incredible circus stunts and more. This show always delivers big laughs and amazed crowds. Acts from Japan, Mexico, Australia, the UK and even Ottawa!
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Catch incredible fire acts from the festival joining forces to put on one big fire show. This show will be HOT!
Join us at World Exchange Plaza as we wrap up the festival with one last BIG SHOW. Catch 12+ amazing buskers from the festival performing highlight routines from their shows.
Drop into the Circus School each day from noon until 4 pm (on Sparks Street between Elgin and Metcalfe) and learn circus skills at the festival. Our talented instructors teach plate spinning, juggling, hula hoop and more. Be inspired by the shows onsite and learn something new — great for both children and their parents. Who knows, someday you might run away and join the circus…
New for Saturday, at the Elgin end of the mall: Mike Conway Magic and James Jordan Magic are trading the pitch back and forth all day. It's loosely programmed rather than timetabled — there are no set times, so wander down and catch whoever's up.
