Novelty & Specialty Acts in Ottawa
Aerialists, contortionists, jugglers and one-of-a-kind variety acts that give your event a true wow moment.
Novelty & Specialty Acts, done right for Ottawa events
Sometimes an event calls for something guests have simply never seen before. Our novelty and specialty roster covers aerial silks and hoop performers, contortionists, professional jugglers, and other one-of-a-kind variety acts — the moments that get photographed, shared and remembered.
These acts work beautifully as roaming entertainment during a cocktail reception, a featured stage moment during a gala, or a themed centrepiece for a casino night or milestone celebration.
- Aerial Silks & Hoop
- Contortion
- Juggling & Object Manipulation
- Sideshow Skill Acts
Why event planners book our novelty & specialty acts on repeat
True Wow Factor
Acts most guests have never seen live — a guaranteed conversation starter and photo moment.
Roaming Or Featured
Book as walk-around entertainment or as a featured stage performance — your call.
Rigging & Safety Handled
Aerial acts bring their own certified rigging and safety protocols, coordinated with your venue in advance.
Featured Novelty & Specialty Acts
A sample of the acts and formats available — send us your date and we’ll confirm live availability and exact pricing.
The Aerialist
A featured aerial performance on silks or hoop, staged as a headline moment for a gala or milestone event.
Check availabilityThe Contortionist
A striking roaming or stage act that stuns cocktail hour crowds and photographers alike.
Check availabilityThe Juggler
A fast-paced, funny juggling act that works equally well roaming or as a stage feature.
Check availabilityThe Sideshow Performer
Classic sideshow skill acts performed with a wink and impeccable showmanship — always a crowd magnet.
Check availabilityNovelty & Specialty Acts booking questions
Do aerial acts require special rigging at our venue?
Yes — aerial performers bring certified rigging equipment and will coordinate directly with your venue on ceiling points, load ratings and setup access.
Can novelty acts roam during cocktail hour?
Many acts — contortion, juggling, sideshow skills — work beautifully as roaming entertainment woven through a cocktail reception.
Can jugglers or contortionists perform outdoors?
Yes — most novelty acts work well outdoors in good weather; aerial rigging is venue-dependent and confirmed with you in advance.
How much lead time is needed to book a specialty act?
We recommend 4–8 weeks for standard bookings, and more lead time for acts requiring venue site visits, like our aerialist.
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Tell us your date, headcount and venue — we’ll send curated options and pricing within one business day.