San Francisco (San Pancho), Nayarit – Circo de los Niños de San Pancho returns to the Bodega Foro March 25–28 at 7:30 pm with its 2026 production, Esperanza (Hope). The annual showcase highlights the dedication and growing talent of 47 young performers from the local community.
This year’s production takes audiences on a moving journey from chaos to hope, brought to life through acrobatics, aerial arts, theater, and ensemble choreography. On stage, young artists transform movement into storytelling, creating an uplifting performance designed to inspire audiences of all ages.
That message of hope reflects the organization’s founding purpose. Established in 2011 by Gilles St. Croix, co-creator of Cirque du Soleil, and Monique Voyer, the nonprofit focuses on building confidence, discipline, and life skills through circus arts. Since its inception, the program has served more than 1,600 children and teens ages 5 to 19, equipping them with both technical training and the self-belief to pursue their goals.
Proceeds from Esperanza directly support the organization’s ongoing youth programs. The school subsidizes approximately 74% of each student’s training costs to keep participation affordable for families. In addition, scholarships are awarded each cycle to students who would otherwise be unable to enroll, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of opportunity.
More than a performance, Esperanza represents the power of community investment in young people— – and the extraordinary results that follow when children are given the chance to dream big and step into the spotlight.
Performance Dates:
March 25, 26, 27 & 28 at 7:30 pm
Foro del Circo de los Niños, San Pancho, Nayarit
Tickets:
General Admission: $600 MXN ($50 USD)
Dreamcatcher Tickets: $2,500 MXN ($150 USD)
Includes preferential admission and seating, a commemorative T-shirt, and a show poster. Donations are tax deductible in the United States through Friends of Circo, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) sister organization.
Tickets are available online. Get yours TODAY!
Important: Guests must present their purchase confirmation or receipt at the entrance 60 minutes before the show to receive official physical tickets. Digital or printed receipts alone are not valid for entry.
For those unable to attend, donations are welcomed to help sustain this meaningful program. Contributions directly impact the children and youth who benefit from this extraordinary initiative.
For more information, visit CircoDeLosNinosDeSanPancho.mx, follow them on Facebook, or email circodelosninossp(at)gmail.com.
The Foro Circo is located between the Colectivo San Pancho and the Entreamigos Centro Comunitario in San Francisco, Nayarit. (See Google Map)
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