Cirque Imagine is a permanent circus that has been located in Vaulx-en-Velin, France since 2012, just a few minutes outside Lyon.

For over 10 years, 4 tents have been welcoming young and old, individuals and business parties all year round.

You can get to our circus:

• Using public transport: Metro line A, Tram lines T3 and T7 – Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie station or by bus.
• By car: 15 minutes from Lyon City Centre, 5 minutes from the ‘Périphérique Est’ ring road, exit 9 ‘Vaulx-en-Velin la Soie’, close to major motorways

The Circus has a partnership with the TCL park and ride, located at 5 rue Maurice Moissonnier. Tickets to exit the car park are on sale at the circus for €3.

Cirque Imagine has disabled access. A dedicated car park is located in front of our marquees for those with reduced mobility. Toilets for those with reduced mobility are also available.

For seating arrangements, please inform our teams one week before you come to reserve a suitable place in the show area.

Our telephone switchboard and our box office are open from Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For our show dates, you can find the schedule here.

To apply to become an artist, please send your CV to casting@cirqueimagine.com.

Pets are not allowed on the premises.

Prams are not allowed in the Baroque Tent where the lunch and dinner shows take place, nor in the Big Top during the family shows.

The way our space is configured does not allow access for prams.

You will be requested to leave them in the Reception Tent.

Yes, to ensure you are comfortable during your stay!

No, no animals perform during our shows.

For dinner shows, you will be given your tickets on the day you come to the circus.

For family shows, e-tickets will be sent to you for online bookings.

For family shows, you can buy your tickets at the Circus box office on the day of the show (subject to availability).

For a lunch or dinner show, you must book at least 7 days in advance of the show.

To make an online booking, please click here.

To offer a performance to a loved one, we offer gift vouchers.

Different amounts are available and correspond to our different packages (€69, €79 and €99).
However, you can use this amount as you wish for the performance of your choice.

Your gift voucher is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and the holder can book a show on the date of their choice.

To use your Imagine gift voucher, all you have to do is select th>here.

You can use your gift vouchers to book on the site at the time of payment (and not the promotional code).

For all bookings, all you give to do is select your date using our schedule here. Once you have selected your date, you can select your package. The show is the same regardless of the menu selected. You cannot watch the show without the meal (you will have to book a family show for this).

Once you have selected your date and menu, you can book online here, by telephone on +33 (0)4 78 243 243 or by visiting the box office during the week.

Each booking must be made and paid for at least one week before the date of the show.

Reduced prices are available for groups of 12 or more, you can book directly on the website.

For groups of more than 25 people, please contact the group booking department for a quote.

Our teams will hand provide you with your tickets on the day of the show in the Reception Tent, giving the name of the booking.

For lunch shows, we request that you arrive at 11:30 a.m.
For dinner shows, please arrive at 7 p.m.

After enjoying an aperitif accompanied by live music, you will be directed to your table in the Baroque Tent.

Your meal will then be served, intermingled with the show. Our teams ensure everything runs smoothly so that you can enjoy every one of your courses and admire the show without any distractions.

To ensure the comfort of each participant, the seating place is organised the day before by our head waiter, depending on the specific aspects of each booking. As a result, you are not able to select your own seat beforehand.

To ensure a special experience, you have your own table for your booking. Each table can seat up to 10 people. If you are in a larger group, you will be seated at different tables, located next to each other.

There is no dress code but we advise you to dress smartly.

A free cloakroom is available for your coats and handbags.

Our Acte VII show performed at lunch/dinner shows is a cabaret-circus show, with no animals and completely contemporary.

It is performed from September to June and is revamped every year.

You can view th>here.

Our show is open to and recommended for children.
A children’s menu is available for 5 to 12-year-olds, for lunch or dinner.
For children under 5, our family shows performed during school holidays are more suitable (shorter show time).

Various menus are available, including a children’s menu.

If you have any food allergies or intolerances, alternative menus are available. You can contact us to find out more about these menus.
For any changes to menus, please inform us at least one week before the date of your show.

For each of the menus, a welcome drink as well as a bottle of water are included in the package. At the venue, you can order more drinks at the bar or from a server.

If you cancel less than 7 days before the date of the show, no refund or re-booking is possible.

For any cancellation more than 7 days before the show, you can re-book or receive a credit note.

Cirque Imagine has disabled access. A dedicated car park is located in front of our tents for those with reduced mobility. Toilets for those with reduced mobility are also available.

Dedicated spaces are available for th>booking on +33 (0)4 78 243 243.

Cirque Imagine offers shows specifically designed for families, with a 2-hour format performed in the Big Top:

Sacré Cirque, performed during the October, February and Easter school holidays, and the Noël au Cirque show, performed during the December school holidays.

There are no age restrictions. We recommend the show for those over 3 years old, but younger children often come to our shows.

Prams are not allowed in the Big Top for safety reasons. We will request that you leave them at reception.

Entrance is free for children under 3, provided they sit on your knee. If you would like to book a separate seat for your child, please select the 3–12 years old price.

Our family shows last 2 hours with an interval, you can leave the venue during the show if you need to.

We offer different prices, depending on the age (child price for 3 to 12-year-olds and adult price for those over 12), and the location of the seat.

4 types of seating are available. All seats are numbered and assigned.

There are no animals in our shows.

Cirque Imagine has disabled access. A dedicated car park is located in front of our tents for those with reduced mobility. Toilets for those with reduced mobility are also available.

Dedicated spaces are available for those with reduced mobility. Please contact us before booking on +33 (0)4 78 243 243.

Reduced prices are available for groups of 12 or more, you can book directly on the website.

For groups of more than 25 people, please contact the group booking department for a quote.

Yes, everything is possible at Cirque Imagine! To ensure we meet your needs, our teams are on hand to provide you with a tailor-made package.

It all depends on your budget. In general, you can book a private event in our tents for sixty people or more.

Our tents can be hired up to 1 o’clock in the morning.