Jours de cirque means it’s the time of year when students from the École de cirque de Québec’s advanced circus arts program take their skills beyond the school walls. They showcase their talents and accomplishments to the public in a series of shows and performances, indoors and outdoors, throughout Quebec City. We look forward to seeing you at this unique and colourful event!
May 19 to June 7, 2026
Step into the world of the circus and let yourself be amazed by the year-end performances from the students of the École de cirque de Québec’s Higher Education program!
The students of the ÉCQ are ready to showcase their talent! From graduation performances and outdoor shows by second-year students to In Situ presentations by first-years, shows from our High School Circus Studies program and even acts by our recreational students, get ready to be dazzled by a wide range of circus skills and styles. And if all this inspires you to give it a try yourself, our certified instructors are here to guide you. Who knows, you might just catch the circus bug through the school’s recreational classes!
Performances from June 4 to 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
The end-of-year performance by students in the advanced program is a unique opportunity to discover, right here in Quebec City, the promising talents of the next generation of Quebec and international contemporary circus artists. A professional-caliber show performed by graduating students and first-year students in the DEC-DEE Circus Arts program, ready to showcase their finest feats.
In an exclusive production, this show will treat the audience to evenings full of color and emotion. For the graduating students, it is also a final chance to share their passion, technical mastery, and artistic vision with the Quebec City audience, right here at the School in Limoilou.
Presented from May 20 to June 8.
The Éclats de cirque, formerly known as Zoom Cirque, are outdoor performances created by and performed by second-year students in the Higher Education Circus Arts program at the École de cirque de Québec.
Each show is the result of a four-week intensive workshop, led by a dedicated director for each group. Lasting about 30 minutes, these short performances offer students a unique opportunity to dive into collaborative creation and experience the spontaneous energy of street performance.
Designed for public spaces, these short shows aim to captivate, amaze and make contemporary circus shine beyond traditional walls.
Title: Disaster in the Cathedral + After the End
Date: Saturday, May 16, 7:00 p.m.
The end-of-year performance by students in the Circus-High School Program, a circus-focused program offered in partnership with La Seigneurie and Cardinal Roy high schools, aims to provide the Quebec City public and the students’ families with an opportunity to showcase the talents of all high school cohorts through two performances.
A first 30-minute show featuring students from grades 1 and 2, and a second 45-minute show by students from grades 4, 5, and 6.
Come and be amazed by the next generation of circus performers, full of energy and driven by a deep passion for the circus arts!
May 22–24, 2026, at 7:00 PM, 10:00 AM, and 2:00 PM. The recreational division’s end-of-year performances are a highlight of the spring session. Presented on the school’s professional stage, these five festive performances showcase the talent, dedication, and learning achievements of students of all ages enrolled in the classes.
Participants present short numbers as part of a collective production lasting about an hour and a half, staged with high-quality technical support. They enjoy a rewarding and memorable stage experience in a friendly atmosphere filled with pride.
A family-friendly and unifying event not to be missed, where we come together to celebrate a year of discovery, hard work, and passion!
Get ready for two action-packed days where the energy and talent of students from Quebec City’s Higher Education program take over the front plaza of the École de cirque de Québec!
All cohorts come together to showcase the original performances they’ve shared throughout the year and across the city.
On June 6 and 7, circus and juggling introductory workshops will be led by the recreational instructors of the school (parking on the 7e rue’s side). For the little ones, Initiative 1, 2, 3 Go Limoilou will host some introductory workshops on Sunday, June 7 only.
⚠️☔️ Please note: if it rains, the shows and workshops planned outside on the school’s forecourt unfortunately won’t take place.
For all ages! Try out juggling, balancing acts, trapeze and more with our certified instructors. A great chance to get moving, have fun, and experience the magic of the circus with the whole family!
