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Additional support for the circulation of shows
Funding for touring music and comedy shows
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 275,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 30, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Additional Support for the Circulation of Shows program offers up to $60,000 per show and supports eligible music and comedy touring across Quebec. It helps producers circulate quality performances, including youth-oriented shows and presentations in remote regions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen cybersecurity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 275,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Touring music, comedy, and youth shows across Quebec.
- Performances in schools for youth audiences.
- Circulation of shows in remote regions.
- Performances presented as part of eligible festivals.
- Touring programming that may include first acts.
Documents Needed
- Declaration of the applicant company, signed by the president or authorized person.
- PAACS deposit tool (XLSX).
- Signed performance contracts.
- Professional ticketing reports.
- Transport invoices for Fermont or Îles-de-la-Madeleine performances, if applicable.
- Supporting documents for tour start or end, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Show producers in music.
- Show producers in comedy.
- Agents or managers representing developing artists.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses presenting free public shows, except certain festival cases.
- Fundraising, charity, and corporate event organizers.
- Showcase producers.
- Online-only show producers.
- Tribute group shows and non-Quebec musical productions.
Eligible expenses
- First-act performance fees.
- Travel costs for Fermont or Îles-de-la-Madeleine performances.
- Equipment rental linked to first-act programming.
- Other costs needed to circulate the programming.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Free public shows, except certain eligible festival performances.
- Fundraising, charity, and corporate events.
- Showcases and online-only performances.
- Tribute shows and musicals with non-Quebec intellectual property.
- Single-performance and large-scale productions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Confirm company eligibility
- Verify that your company has received support from a SODEC promotion program for music and show companies, or from the management and music publishing support program, in the last financial year
- Ensure your company's financial health was deemed satisfactory in one of these programs
2
Check eligible performances criteria
- Ensure the show meets the criteria for eligible performances: at least 10 performances per show (with 8 located more than 30 km from the tour's starting point)
- Verify that performances are music, humor, or specifically aimed at young audiences
- Ensure the performances are held within the defined 12-month reference period
- Confirm ticket sales minimum requirements and eligible ticketing documentation
3
Prepare application documents
- Gather all required documentation, including professional ticketing reports, contracts, and, if needed, justification for tour schedule exceptions
- Prepare detailed information on the tour, show locations, performance dates, and ticket revenue projections
4
Submit application on SOD@ccès portal
- Submit your financial aid application via the SOD@ccès secure portal
- Use program number 30-60-00 for this grant
- Refer to the application guide (to be released) for detailed instructions
5
Await results from SODEC
- Wait for SODEC to review your application after submission
- Be attentive to any additional information requests during the evaluation period
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the SOD@ccès portal.
- Only complete and compliant files are analyzed.
- Funding is subject to available program funds.
- Payments are governed by the agreement signed with the company.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted after the performances have taken place.
- Only complete applications with the required documents are accepted.
- The same artist’s performances must be filed within the program’s deposit periods.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Additional support for the circulation of shows Program
What is the Additional support for the circulation of shows?
The Additional Support for the Circulation of Shows program offers up to $60,000 per show and supports eligible music and comedy touring across Quebec. It helps producers circulate quality performances, including youth-oriented shows and presentations in remote regions.
How much funding can be received?
Additional support for the circulation of shows Funds up to $275,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Additional support for the circulation of shows program?
To be eligible for the Additional support for the circulation of shows program, you must:
Previous SODEC support required.
Satisfactory financial health required.
Minimum 10 eligible performances.
What expenses are eligible under Additional support for the circulation of shows?
Touring music, comedy, and youth shows across Quebec.
Performances in schools for youth audiences.
Circulation of shows in remote regions.
Performances presented as part of eligible festivals.
Touring programming that may include first acts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Additional support for the circulation of shows?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at Musique.Varietes@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Additional support for the circulation of shows available?
The Additional support for the circulation of shows program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Additional support for the circulation of shows a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Additional support for the circulation of shows is a Grant and Funding