ABOUT LE CIRQUE DE LA NUIT
Le Cirque de la Nuit / Cirque Nuit Arts Foundation is Western Canada’s leading non-profit circus arts organization. Since 2013, we have been pushing the boundaries of circus arts, creating bold and innovative performances that blend circus arts, theatre, dance, and live music into visually striking, story-driven experiences.
We produce large-scale theatrical productions alongside customized performance experiences for festivals, galas, corporate events, and private functions. Whether developing original stage works or curating tailored entertainment, our performances are rooted in artistry, storytelling, and spectacle, designed to engage and inspire audiences. Over the past decade, we have created more than 25 original productions and entertained audiences accross Canada.
WHO WE ARE AS A NON-PROFIT
In 2020, Le Cirque de la Nuit (LCDLN) embarked on a transformative journey towards becoming a non-profit organization to better support the needs of our local circus arts community. By March 2021, this transformation led to the birth of the Cirque Nuit Arts Foundation (CNAF), which now serves as the primary governing body for our beloved Le Cirque de la Nuit brand.
Through the Foundation, we are committed to supporting artists at every stage of their careers by creating meaningful opportunities to train, collaborate, and perform. We prioritize fair compensation, safe working environments, and inclusive practices that reflect the values of our community.
Our work is rooted in both artistic innovation and community impact. We aim to strengthen the circus arts sector by investing in artists, fostering collaboration, and creating space for new work to be developed and shared. Cirque Nuit Arts Foundation is dedicated to building a sustainable and vibrant future for circus arts in Calgary and beyond.
OUR MISSION: To produce bold, innovative circus performances that give artists opportunities to perform, evolve, and push creative boundaries, while creating unforgettable live experiences that inspire audiences
To learn more about our impact and activities, view our 2025 Annual Report by clicking here.
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
We don’t just accept diversity — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our artists, staff members, performances, events and most importantly the community at large here locally and beyond!
Le Cirque De La Nuit / Cirque Nuit Arts Foundation is committed to promoting inclusion and diversity. We believe that everyone should have equal opportunities regardless of their race, skin colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. We value the diverse perspectives and experiences that each of our artists, staff, and contributors bring to the table, and we will not tolerate discrimination of any kind against any member of our community.
We celebrate diversity, support it, and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all artists, staff, contributors and attendees, regardless of their background or any other protected class. At LCDLN / CNAF we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to using it to enhance our shows and events and to make a positive impact on our community.
OUR FUNDERS, PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS!
Our mission to create unforgettable artistic experiences would not be possible without the incredible support of our funders, partners, and collaborators. Their Contributions enable us to push creative boundaries and bring our bold, innovative visions to life. Together, we continue to build a vibrant community where artistry and imagination thrive!
In the spirit of reconciliation, Le Cirque de la Nuit acknowledges that we live, work and create on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. They were the original occupants of this land and continue to be here to this day. Le Cirque de la Nuit is grateful to have the opportunity to present in this territory.