Based in Montreal, Cirque du Soleil is a world-famous circus entertainment company that performs under the big top at the Old Port of Montreal.
Montreal’s Cirque du Soleil
Each year Montreal’s Cirque du Soleil circus company puts on unique and intricate acrobatic performances. Shows are performed all over the world including in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Guests can expect to be entertained by the music, dance, acrobatic shows and more.
The next Cirque du Soleil show in Montreal is Kurios, which runs from May 23rd until July 14th in 2024.
Cirque du Soleil shows usually last around two to two-and-a-half hours. The show also includes a 20- to 30-minute intermission in the middle.
Circus Location
Cirque du Soleil has a permanent location in Montreal, its hometown. The circus performs under the Grand Chapiteau at the Old Port of Montreal. It can be found at the Quai Jacques-Cartier.
The Grand Chapiteau is a big-top-style circus tent. Peaks in the tent are supported by beams which creates a castle-like effect from the outside. All chairs under the big top are padded and have views of the stage.
The colour of the Grand Chapiteau changes based on which show is being performed. In the past, the tent has either been white and blue, white and yellow or blue and yellow.
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What to Expect at Kurios
Kurios is a traditional circus show that combines classic acrobatic acts with clowns and other exciting characters. The show’s story is about a Seeker who believes his enormous cabinet of curiosities holds a secret, invisible universe of the most eccentric concepts and highest aspirations. When characters from another world appear in his fictitious mechanical universe, they try tap into the Seeker’s creativity by turning his world upside down, with some humor and poetry to colour the chaos. At the same time, the Seeker’s curiosities unfold one by one in front of him.
As with most other Cirque du Soleil shows, Kurios is family-friendly and entertaining for all ages. The show lasts for just over an hour-and-a-half (100 minutes), including a 25-minute intermission.
Admission and Hours
Admission to Cirque du Soleil is based on demand. Tickets at premium times cost more than tickets at off-peak times. For example, a ticket to a Saturday show would cost more than a Thursday mid-day show.
Depending on the day and time, tickets for Kurios in 2024 are at between $66 and $75. VIP seats cost upwards of $300 at premium times. Family packs are also available at discounted rates.
Other Information
For more details, visit the official Cirque du Soleil website.
To learn about Cirque du Soleil shows on the other side of Canada, see the VancouversBestPlaces.com website.
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