CIRQUE DU SOLEIL RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA WITH ONE OF ITS MOST BELOVED PRODUCTIONS
CORTEO
PREMIERE IN PERTH IN AUGUST 2025
Perth from August 8 to 10, 2025 at Perth Arena Melbourne from August 22 to 24, 2025 at John Cain Arena Sydney from September 4 to 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena
Brisbane from September 18 to 21, 2025 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre Adelaide from October 2 to 5, 2025 at Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tickets on pre-sale exclusively to Cirque Club members as of 18 Feb, 11am.
General on-sale begins Mon 24 Feb at 12pm.
Australia, 15th of February 2025 – Corteo, one of the most beloved productions from Cirque du Soleil is heading to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, and is set to charm Australian audiences for the very first time. This exceptional show, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca (who also directed LUZIA), first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005 and features a double-sided stage where audiences face each other. Since its creation, Corteo show has amazed over 12 million spectators, in 30 countries, on 4 continents. Corteo will be presented in Australia from August 7 to October 5, 2025.
For downloadable Press Kit, Photos, Trailer & B-Roll Videos in various formats, click here.
Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor, with the grace and power of the acrobat, to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity, situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music turns lyrical and playful carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.
In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.
Mike Newquist, Chief Revenue Officer of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group said “Corteo was the first Cirque du Soleil show created by Daniele Finzi Pasca, the same Director who brought us LUZIA. Corteo is a real celebration of life that blends comedy and never-seen-before acrobatics into a unique staging arrangement. Australians who fell in love with the breathtaking artistry and storytelling of LUZIA will be equally captivated by Corteo.”
Geoff Jones, TEG Group Chief Executive Officer said, “It is no secret that Australians love Cirque du Soleil. We are thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with this incredible organisation. It is a privilege to work with such a talented group of people who embrace boundless creativity. We know Aussie fans will be blown away by Corteo. This show is everything that you love about Cirque du Soleil and so much more. We look forward to bringing Corteo to Australia and know it will create long lasting memories for those who are lucky enough to see it.”
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Corteo in Australia are available online exclusively to Club Cirque members starting Tue 18 Feb, 11am.
Telstra Presale > Wed 19 Feb, 11am – Fri 21 Feb, 11am My NRMA Rewards Presale > Fri 21 Feb, 12pm – Mon 24 Feb, 11am Promoter Presale> Fri 21 Feb, 12pm – Mon 24 Feb, 11am MyTicketek Presale > Fri 21 Feb, 1pm – Mon 24 Feb, 11am
On Sale To Public > Mon 24 Feb, 12pm at cirquedusoleil.com/corteo For free subscription, visit clubcirque.com.
Performance Schedule
Perth from August 8 to 10, 2025 at Perth Arena
Melbourne from August 22 to 24, 2025 at John Cain Arena Sydney from September 4 to 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena
Brisbane from September 18 to 21, 2025 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre Adelaide from October 2 to 5, 2025 at Adelaide Entertainment Centre
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About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries of the imagination, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group celebrates 40 years of defying reality, defining entertainment, and illuminating the world through art and creativity. Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs more than 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit cirquedusoleil.com.
About TEG Live
TEG Live is wholly owned by TEG, Asia Pacific’s leading ticketing, live entertainment and data analytics company. TEG Live is a dynamic and diverse promoter of live content in music, sport, family entertainment, eSports and exhibitions. TEG Live connects millions of fans every year with unique live experiences and adds value to events with hospitality and sponsorship services.
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