SF’s International Arts Festival Opening “Cirque Kikasse” 2026 (April 29-May 1)
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Cesar Chavez Elementary School Playground | 2616 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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The San Francisco International Arts Festival is back for 12 days of music, dance, theater, and more from April 29-May 10. Local and visiting artists from abroad.
The festival is opening with Cirque Kikasse making their California debut in San Francisco with three shows: April 29,30, and May 1, 7pm each evening. Cirque Kikasse presents a high-flying acrobatics show performed atop their extraordinary food truck. Watch in awe as the troupe turns restaurant prep into gravity-defying feats of fun, building towers in the sky and creating comic chaos. A playful, virtuosic circus performance to captivate all ages. Popcorn and slushies served from the truck!
Cirque Kikasse
Wednesday – Friday, April 29, 30 & May 1, 2026 | 7p
Cesar Chavez Elementary School Playground, 2616 Folsom St, SF
Get Tickets: $28.02 General Admission (Advance); fees incl.Use discount codes:
- 20% off any tickets / passes – BCFSFIAF26
- 2 for 1 tickets for Cirque Kikasse / TWOFOR26
Bring a blanket or chair. Reserved seating available $5 more.
Post-Show Reception: Wednesday, April 29. Details here.
Panel Discussion: Join Cirque Kikasse Co-Directors William Poliquin-Simms and Hugo Ouellet-Côté for a post show panel discussion with Felicity Hesed of People’s Circus Theatre on Thursday April 30. Details here.
Artist Information
- Co-artistic Director: Hugo Ouellet-Côté
- Co-artistic Director: William Poliquin-Simms
- Director: Anthony Venisse
- Sound Designer: Maxime Fortin
- Costume Designer: Julie Morel
- Lighting Designer: Elliot Gaudreau
About Cirque Kikasse
Launched in 2021 by circus artists and directors Hugo Ouellet-Côté and William Poliquin-Simms, Cirque Kikasse emerged from a shared desire to create bold, high-energy circus that blends virtuosity with infectious playfulness. Drawing on decades of international performing and directing experience with leading contemporary circus companies, the co-founders shaped a project known for its precision, physicality, and strong audience connection. Cirque Kikasse quickly established itself on the touring circuit with Santé!, a signature production presented over 250 times for more than 100,000 spectators across Canada and the United States. This is their California debut!
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Cost: $28.02*
