Le Mans fait son Cirque 2027 (26th edition)

: May 19 – 30
: Le Plongeoir – Cité du Cirque
6 Boulevard Winston Churchill, 72100 Le Mans
Getting there
: Programming and tickets from April 5, 2027

Event website

On stage

Collectif XY
Le Pas du Monde.
Compagnie Kiaï
Boundless.
Cirque Trottola
Strano.
cirkVOST
TRAXXx.
Cirque du docteur Paradi
Maison noire.

The festival

The 26th edition of the Le Mans fait son Cirque festival runs May 19–30, 2027, at Le Plongeoir on the Promenade Newton, where the tent village creates a friendly atmosphere, and at partner venues around the city. On the program: shows under the big top and outdoors, concerts, professional meetings, hands-on workshops, and family activities.

The first names announced: Le Pas du Monde (Collectif XY, co-produced with Les Quinconces and L’Espal), Boundless (compagnie Kiaï), Strano (Cirque Trottola), TRAXXx (cirkVOST), and Maison noire (Cirque du docteur Paradi). The full program and ticketing open April 5, 2027, and the lineup will be revealed on April 4 at the Mortel Bingo.

Previous edition: the festival celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2026; in June 2025 it had already hosted several shows that are being revived this season at Le Plongeoir (Le Cabaret Renversé, Vilain Chien).

Organizer

Le Plongeoir, Pôle national Cirque Le Mans

Le Plongeoir is the national circus hub of Le Mans: hosting companies in residence, a season of shows, and circus teaching and practice for everyone.

Performance venue

Le Plongeoir – Cité du Cirque

Cirque du Mans, the national center for circus arts, at Les Sablons: a big top and its café open to everyone, shows, free meetups with artists, and circus classes and workshops from age 3.

Everything on at this venue See on the map Venue website

Getting there

Tram: T1, T2 — St-Martin stop, 220 m · wheelchair-accessible stop
Bus: Bus lines 5, 6, 12, 21 — St-Martin stop, 220 m · wheelchair-accessible stop
Parking: Parking right in front