Cirque du Soleil & Vestechpro Tour (#1)

At Cirque du Soleil Headquarters, we will tour the Atelier where more than 400 artisans work to make the 25,000 items needed for the shows, including  every hat, shoe, and headpiece. Discover the craftsmanship behind costume creation, from textile innovation to intricate dyeing techniques, all designed to bring their performances to life. 

At Vestechpro, we will tour their mechanical recycling facility to see how textiles are defiberized, carded and needle punched to be transformed into new materials. In addition, we will visit their lab where they conduct longevity testing and assess a garment's durability, performance and resistance. 

Who Should Attend?

This experience is ideal for fashion professionals and organizations, and for those who work in textile innovation, and circular design. Whether you’re a designer, material scientist, waste management expert, or simply a fan of Cirque du Soleil, this event offers an inside look at how one of the world’s most iconic performance companies approaches costume design. 

Why Attend?

• Get exclusive access to Cirque du Soleil’s costume Atelier, where skilled artisans craft and maintain the stunning costumes seen in performances worldwide.

• Discover the intricate processes behind Cirque’s costume creation

• Explore circular initiatives at Vestechpro and learn about their textile recycling and sustainability innovations.

• Tour Vestechpro’s facilities and see cutting-edge research in action, shaping the future of sustainable textiles.

• Connect with experts and like-minded professionals

Itinerary: 

• 9:00 AM: Depart from the lobby of Fairmont Queen Elizabeth

• 9:45 AM arrive at Cirque du Soleil Headquarters 

• 9:45 - 11:30 AM: Atelier tours (approx. 1 hr) & Vestechpro tour (approx. 30 min). 

• 11:30 AM: Depart (eat lunch on bus)

• 12:15 PM: Arrive back at Fairmont

Capacity: 48 people max.

Cost: $45 (includes boxed lunch)

What to bring: Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and bring your reusable water bottle. A ‘zero-waste’ lunch will also be provided by Still Good Foods.

Site Tours are booked on a first-come, first serve basis. However, preference will be given to delegates attending CCES 2025.