Cirque du Soleil Official Site: Find show and ticket info for our big top, arena and theatre circus shows worldwide! Quebec's own Cirque du Soleil is returning to the province's largest city in December 2019, and tickets for all upcoming performances are on sale now! This ten-day Cirque du Soleil Montreal engagement is your chance to experience the magic, the whimsy, and the wonder of the company's new 'Axel' show, its second to take place on the ice.
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Night shot of Quidam's grand chapiteau in Barcelona, SpainCirque du Soleil shows normally tour under a grand chapiteau (i.e. Big top) for an extended period of time until they are modified, if necessary, for touring in arenas and other venues.
The infrastructure that tours with each show could easily be called a mobile village; it includes the Grand Chapiteau, a large entrance tent, artistic tent, kitchen, school, and other items necessary to support the cast and crew.The company's tours have significant financial impacts on the cities they visit by renting lots for shows, parking spaces, selling and buying promotions, and contributing to the local economy with hotel stays, purchasing food, and hiring local help. For example, during its stay in, brought an estimated US$16,700,000 (equivalent to $19,502,761 in 2018) to the city government and local businesses.