Rêves de Cirque
The Classico Circus-Theatre under a big top in Laval
2026
About Rêves de Cirque
Rêves de Cirque is a traveling circus show held under a big top, visiting Laval every autumn at the Bellevue-la-Forêt racecourse on the route de Saint-Nazaire. The production changes each season: following Imaginarium in 2025, the 2026-2027 tour features MUSEUM — The Splendors of the Circus. Clowns, jugglers, acrobats, trapeze artists, and equilibrists take to the ring for a 2-hour performance, including an intermission.
Rêves de Cirque — edition 2026
Rêves de Cirque is pitching its big top at the Bellevue-la-Forêt racecourse in Laval from Friday, October 16th to Sunday, October 18th, 2026, featuring its new production MUSEUM — les splendeurs du Cirque. Seven performances are available over these three days, with a total show duration of 2 hours, including an intermission.
2026 Edition: MUSEUM
The Laval stop of the tour takes place at the start of the Toussaint holidays, from October 16th to 18th, 2026, on the Route de Saint-Nazaire at the Bellevue-la-Forêt racecourse. Free parking is available nearby.
The company is debuting a new show for the 2026-2027 tour: following Imaginarium, they are presenting MUSEUM — les splendeurs du Cirque. Young visitors follow the curator of a museum whose rooms open onto Africa, ancient Egypt, and Asia. Acrobats, trapeze artists, jugglers, flyers, clowns, and equilibrists take turns in the ring, blending circus arts, visual theater, and musical comedy.
The show is recommended for ages 2 and up, with a flat rate for both adults and children. Tickets can be purchased online via the Laval page on the official website; the box office opens 1 hour before each performance.
Highlights Rêves de Cirque 2026
- MUSEUM — les splendeurs du Cirque, the company's 2026-2027 production, succeeding Imaginarium
- Seven performances from Friday, October 16th to Sunday, October 18th, at the start of the Toussaint holidays
- Heated big top at the Bellevue-la-Forêt racecourse, Route de Saint-Nazaire, with free parking nearby
- Show recommended for ages 2 and up; free for children under 24 months sitting on a parent's lap
Programme Rêves de Cirque 2026
Friday, October 16th, 2026
- 1 performance of MUSEUM — les splendeurs du Cirque, under the big top at the Bellevue-la-Forêt racecourse
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
- 3 performances of MUSEUM — les splendeurs du Cirque, same location
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
- 3 performances of MUSEUM — les splendeurs du Cirque, same location
A total of seven performances over the three days, according to the official ticketing system. Start times are not published anywhere on the company's website: they appear when selecting your session in the online booking portal on the Laval page of the official site. The box office opens 1 hour before each show.
Show structure: two parts separated by a 15-minute intermission, for a total announced duration of 2 hours. The ring features a succession of acrobats, trapeze artists, jugglers, flyers, clowns, and equilibrists, set against monumental backdrops with custom-made costumes and an original score.
Available continuously before doors open and during the intermission: the snack bar (paninis, hot dogs, fries, crepes, waffles, popcorn, cotton candy, and sweets).
Prices Rêves de Cirque 2026
Practical information — Rêves de Cirque
Practical Information
Location
Rêves de Cirque Big Top, hippodrome de Bellevue-la-Forêt, route de Saint-Nazaire, 53000 Laval. Free parking nearby.
Before the show
Please arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the performance time, or one hour early if you do not yet have a ticket. Late arrivals are accepted up to 30 minutes after the start, though seating in your chosen category is not guaranteed. Photos are allowed without excessive flash; filming the show is strictly prohibited.
On-site
The big top is heated. A reception tent precedes the main arena, featuring a snack bar (paninis, hot dogs, fries, crepes, waffles, popcorn, cotton candy, and sweets) open before the doors open and during the intermission. A space is provided for strollers, which are not allowed inside the big top. A changing table is available in the accessible restroom. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
Accessibility
The big top is wheelchair accessible with a limited number of adapted seats: please select the PMR category and rate in the pricing grid. Your ticket will then grant priority access, allowing you to skip the queue. This rate also applies to one companion.
Young audiences
The show is recommended for ages 2 and up. For toddlers, the company suggests using noise-canceling headphones and booking seats in the 'Privilège' section. Admission is free for children under 24 months if they sit on a parent's lap.
Ticketing
Book online at reves-de-cirque.com/laval via Weezevent. Seats are not numbered, and seating is open within each category: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Privilège, Honneur, and Éco. The box office at the big top opens 1 hour before each performance and accepts credit cards, cash, and Chèques-Vacances. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, but may be transferred to another person.
Contact
[email protected] · 07 69 10 66 10 · reves-de-cirque.com/laval
The website and tour are managed by Scène et Piste Créations, 1 ter impasse de la Vie Vieille, 31270 Cugnaux (RCS Toulouse 951 378 355).
A big top at the Laval racecourse
Rêves de Cirque stops in Laval during the All Saints' holidays at the Bellevue-la-Forêt racecourse, route de Saint-Nazaire. The big top is heated, and free parking is available nearby. In 2025, the company performed from October 23rd to 26th; in 2026, they will be there for three days, from October 16th to 18th.
A new production every tour
The show is completely renewed each season. Imaginarium, the story of a child searching for their lost toys, was the featured show in 2025. The 2026-2027 tour is titled MUSEUM — The Splendors of the Circus: young visitors follow the curator of a museum whose rooms open onto Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Asia.
In the ring
Acrobats, trapeze artists, jugglers, aerialists, clowns, and equilibrists follow one another during a 2-hour show, divided into two parts by a 15-minute intermission, featuring monumental sets, custom-made costumes, and an original musical score. The company recommends the show for ages 2 and up, with a single ticket price for both adults and children.
The 2026-2027 tour
The big top travels year-round. After Poitiers (October 2nd-4th, 2026) and Angers (October 9th-11th), it stops in Laval (October 16th-18th), then in Bruz near Rennes (October 23rd-November 1st), Fleury-les-Aubrais near Orléans (November 6th-15th), Tours (November 20th-29th), Nice (December 18th-January 10th), Béziers (January 15th-17th, 2027), and Montpellier (February 5th-21st, 2027).
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