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Additional support for the circulation of shows
Financial support for touring Quebec music and comedy shows
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 275,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Additional Support for the Circulation of Shows program provides up to $60,000 in funding per show to eligible producers, supporting the live presentation of Quebec music and comedy performances across the province. The financial assistance is designed to encourage high-quality touring activities, including a minimum of 10 eligible performances, with specific support for reaching audiences in both urban and 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 : April 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- 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
- Organization and production of live music and comedy shows featuring Quebec artists across Quebec.
- Touring performances specifically for young audiences, including shows in school settings.
- Circulation of shows in diverse Quebec regions, including remote areas.
- Staging shows as part of supported festivals, provided eligibility conditions are met.
- Collaborative projects involving a main act and opening acts, with support for multi-artist programming.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Show producers in the music and performing arts sectors
- Producers of comedy shows
- Producers of youth-targeted performances (for audiences aged 16 and under)
- Eligible agents or managers representing developing artists in music or comedy
Who is not eligible
- Companies organizing free public performances, except for certain festivals supported by the CALQ or SODEC.
- Organizations hosting fundraising, charitable, or corporate events.
- Producers of showcase performances (vitrines de spectacles).
- Businesses involved in online-only performances.
- Producers of tribute group shows or musicals where the intellectual property is not Quebec-owned.
- Organizers of single-performance or large-scale major deployment shows (spectacle à grand déploiement).
Eligible expenses
- Fees paid to artists in first part performances (minimum 20 minutes).
- Travel expenses for artists, musicians, technicians, tour directors, and instrument handlers, specifically for performances in Fermont or Îles-de-la-Madeleine (up to 75% of transportation costs, max $750 per person).
- Accommodation expenses related to the circulation of shows, when associated with first part performances.
- Equipment rental costs necessary for first part performances.
- Other necessary expenses to facilitate the circulation of programming with at least three representations involving two artists (applies to first part support).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted after all eligible performances have occurred for the relevant period.
- The same representation cannot be supported more than once in different application periods within the same fiscal year.
- Supporting documents must be uploaded in the specified formats (PDF for most documents, XLSX for the deposit tool) and be properly signed and dated.
- Only complete and compliant applications will be evaluated; incomplete submissions at deadlines will be rejected and must be resubmitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Additional support for the circulation of shows Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Additional support for the circulation of shows. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Additional support for the circulation of shows?
The Additional Support for the Circulation of Shows program provides up to $60,000 in funding per show to eligible producers, supporting the live presentation of Quebec music and comedy performances across the province. The financial assistance is designed to encourage high-quality touring activities, including a minimum of 10 eligible performances, with specific support for reaching audiences in both urban and 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:
The company must have received support in the previous SODEC fiscal year under the music and show promotion or music management and publishing program.
The company's financial health must have been deemed satisfactory under one of these programs.
What expenses are eligible under Additional support for the circulation of shows?
Organization and production of live music and comedy shows featuring Quebec artists across Quebec.
Touring performances specifically for young audiences, including shows in school settings.
Circulation of shows in diverse Quebec regions, including remote areas.
Staging shows as part of supported festivals, provided eligibility conditions are met.
Collaborative projects involving a main act and opening acts, with support for multi-artist programming.
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