The circus comes to Mississauga this weekend and it’s bringing a just-completed Canadian first along with it.

Performing in Toronto — more specifically, Scarborough — this past Friday, the Royal Canadian Circus delivered a history-making aerial moment for those in attendance.

Circus officials, in the midst of their 52nd anniversary Canadian tour, said high-flying trapeze performers The Flying Poema “successfully completed Canada’s first-ever quadruple somersault” as the show entered its final weekend of a 10-day run at Scarborough Town Centre.

“The extremely rare feat has only been successfully landed by a handful of performers, and following their historic achievement, The Flying Poema will attempt it again during the remaining stops of the tour,” officials with the Royal Canadian Circus said in an email on Tuesday in advance of their arrival in Mississauga for a 10-day stay.

Circus to set up in parking lot of Mississauga mall

The Royal Canadian Circus sets up from Aug. 21-30 at Dixie Outlet Mall in the city’s east end. The huge event similarly took over the mall’s parking lot for its August 2025 10-day performance.

Circus officials said they’re bringing an “all-new 2026 production” to Canada’s seventh-largest city as part of their latest nationwide tour, which also included recent stops in Hamilton, Brampton, Newmarket, Markham and Vaughan.

Moving forward, the circus will visit Burlington (Sept. 3-7) following its stay in Mississauga.

This year’s production features “a dynamic blend of world-class Mongolian acrobats, gravity-defying flying-trapeze artists, illusionists and comedic performers, combining classic circus artistry with modern theatrical elements,” circus organizers said in an earlier news release. “Enhanced by immersive sound design, dramatic lighting and stunning visuals, the show creates an unforgettable live entertainment experience for all ages.”

Motorcycles, unicycles and much more

Featured performances also include the popular Motorcycle Stunt Team, elite unicycle performers and dynamic Hula-Hoop artistry, officials noted, adding the outdoor space at Dixie Outlet Mall “will be transformed” into a vibrant, immersive experience to be anchored by the signature “big top.”

“Each year, the Royal Canadian Circus brings the magic of the big top to audiences of all ages,” said ringmaster Joseph Bauer. “It’s about more than entertainment; it’s about creating shared experiences of wonder, connection and joy that leave lasting memories. Through a dynamic blend of artistry, spectacle and storytelling, we aim to create moments that captivate audiences and bring people together in a truly memorable way.”

The production also offers “a dynamic pre-show experience” featuring concessions, face painting, photo opportunities and interactive elements for all ages, circus officials added. 

Produced by the Royal Canadian Circus in association with leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, Fever, the production is committed to “animal-free, multi-generational entertainment,” organizers said.

Showtimes both day and night 

During its stay in Mississauga, the circus will host two-hour shows (including intermission) on weeknights starting at 7:30 p.m., on Saturdays at noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Organizers noted the shows are family friendly and open to all ages.

Tickets start at $35 for general admission (children ages three and under are admitted free of change when seated on an adult’s lap). Premium and ringside admission are also available.

The Royal Canadian Circus also travels outside the country to host performances in the U.S. as well.

(Cover photo: Royal Canadian Circus)


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