Saltimbanco, a captivating blend of classic circus performances and contemporary acrobatics, charmed audiences for two decades. It debuted in 1992 and remained Cirque du Soleil's most enduring show until its final performance in 2012. Over the course of three decades, this incredible production enthralled 14 million viewers in 140 cities worldwide, with 6,000 awe-inspiring shows held under the big top.
Saltimbanco ran from 1992 to 2006 in its original form, performed under a large circus tent called the Grand Chapiteau; its last performance in that form was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 10, 2006. A new adaptation of the show started touring North America on July 31, 2007, with its first stop in London, Ontario, Canada. The new version was staged in arenas with fewer performances in each city it visited. The new version closed at the end of 2012.