Les Vendredis du CIAM

The CIAM is launching applications for the new edition of Les Vendredis du CIAM, with a redesigned format this year: open-air circus open stages as part of participatory afterwork evenings.

📅 Applications open until 25 May 2026

On June 5, June 26, and July 3, several artists will present a short act in front of the CIAM audience. At each event, the audience will vote for their favorite performance. The selected artist(s) from each evening will be invited to take part in the final on July 10.

At the end of the final, one artist will join the lineup of the Cabaret du CIAM, one of the highlights of the Jours [et nuits] de cirque(s) festival in September.

Conditions

Participation in the open stages is unpaid. However, artists will be welcomed in professional conditions and supported by the CIAM team, with the opportunity to be programmed as part of the Cabaret.

Who can apply?

All circus disciplines are welcome, with short-format performances, whether works in progress or fully developed pieces.

Learn more

More information and application details are available here:
Vendredis du CIAM — Application Page