SCHEDULE / PERFORMANCES

Stay tuned for our event calendar! Our 2023 Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to international gems, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and make you hoot with laughter.

• All
• Calendar
• Access Types 
  1. Closed Captioning 
  2. Hearing Assistance 
  3. Relaxed Performance 
  4. Wheel Chair Accessible 
• Ages 
  1. 0–2 Years 
  2. 3–5 Years 
  3. 5–7 Years 
  4. 8–12 Years 
  5. Ages 13 and up 
  6. All Ages 
• Formats 
  1. In person 
  2. Online 
• Genres 
  1. Circus 
  2. Dance 
  3. Film 
  4. IBPOC 
  5. Music 
  6. Music/Dance
  7. Puppetry 
  8. QT+ 
  9. Storytelling 
  10. Theatre 
  11. Workshop 
• Grades 
  1. Grades 2–4
  2. Grades 4 and up 
  3. Grades 4–7
  4. Grades K‑12
  5. Pre‑2
• Languages 
  1. Bilingual 
  2. English 
  3. French 
  4. Mandarin 
• Workshops

1. Animal 

   Animal is a full-length, multidisciplinary show, which brings together circus, theatre, song and dance, and is perfect for audiences of all ages! With Animal, the talented ensemble takes us on a journey of discovery through a series of slightly surreal farm fables served up with a touch of irreverence, impressive virtuosity, and Cirque Alfonse’s familiar comic touch. 

   Age/Grade: All Ages (Grades K‑12)
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2. Africa Oyé 

   There’s going to be a dance party and you’re invited! Africa Oyé features songs, music, and dances from Cameroon, Benin, Guinea, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Come celebrate this beautiful expression of African culture with the talented Jacky Essombe, accompanied by her friends. 

   Age/Grade: All Ages (Grades K‑12)
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3. The Cat Came Back 

   Sing along with one of Canada’s best-loved children’s singers and four-time Juno winner Fred Penner at this year’s Festival! 

   Age/Grade: All Ages (Grades Pre — 2) 
   Watch in person 
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4. Won’Ma Africa 

   You’ll be blown away by the breathtaking acrobatics and death-defying feats of Won’Ma Africa! Kalabanté Productions’ handful of daring acrobats perform to the pulsating rhythm of the djembes of Guinea with authentic movement and acrobatics. 

   Age/Grade: All ages (Grades K — 12) 
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5. Living With 

   Let’s groove together! Living With explores the interconnections between people and our relationship to the earth. Through thoughtful storytelling, harmonizing, dancing and drumming, we can reimagine how we interact with one another and with nature. 

   Age/Grade: All Ages (Grades K‑12)
   Watch in person 
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6. Future Music 

   New, exciting voices that reflect the world we live in! dynamic and talented QT+BIPOC artists that took part in the FM Music residency program. 

   Age/Grade: All Ages
   Watch in person 
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7. Parents Are Still a Drag 

   Join local drag queens Peach Cobblah & Isolde N. Barron for a drag dress-up spectacular! Add some rainbow to your day at this fun and inclusive event. It’s never too early (or too late!) to get silly and dress-up! 

   Age/Grade: All Ages
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8. Variety Show 

   This fun-filled evening is always a highlight for kids and adults alike. Hosted by Fred Penner, this year’s show, features Parents Are Still a Drag, Won’Ma Africa, Dancers of Damelahamid and Africa Oyé. 

   Age/Grade: All Ages
   Watch in person 
   More info