Cirque du Soleil is a global entertainment company known for its innovative, highly visual, and acrobatic shows. It was founded in Quebec, Canada, in 1984 by two street performers, Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix, with the goal of creating a new form of circus art.
Founded in Quebec, Canada, in 1984 by two street performers, Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix
First performance was in Gaspé, Quebec, in 1984
Became popular worldwide after performing at the Los Angeles Arts Festival in 1987
Expanded globally, with shows in over 60 countries
Acquired by TPG Capital, Fosun Capital Group and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in 2015
Canadian circus company founded in 1993 with shows that blend circus arts with dance and theater.
Montreal-based contemporary circus company founded in 2002 by former Cirque du Soleil performers.
American circus company founded in 1907, known for its traditional circus shows featuring animals and live music.
Long-running Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas featuring acrobats, aerialists, and dancers in colorful costumes.
Cirque du Soleil show inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest with an all-female cast and a water bowl act.
Cirque du Soleil show that celebrates Mexican culture and features a rain sequence and contortionists.
Cirque du Soleil is a global entertainment company known for its innovative, highly visual, and acrobatic shows.
Cirque du Soleil was founded by two street performers, Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix, in Quebec, Canada, in 1984.
Cirque du Soleil has performed in over 60 countries around the world.
Some popular Cirque du Soleil shows include Mystère, Amaluna, and Luzia.
Cirque Eloize, 7 Fingers, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus are some of Cirque du Soleil's competitors.