Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver

Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Vancouver 2026

Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA returns to Vancouver for a long run under the Big Top at Concord Pacific Place. Poetically guided by light (luz in Spanish) and rain (lluvia), LUZIA chronicles the encounters of a parachuted traveller with the culture, nature, and mythology of a dreamlike land inhabited by a mystifying menagerie of characters. It’s a surreal escape to an imaginary Mexico, a vibrant world suspended between dreams and reality, and it weaves water into the acrobatic presentation, a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production. The show is open to all ages and runs 125 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission. Vancouver’s run was extended with 35 additional performances after strong demand.

• When: November 4, 2026 – January 10, 2027 | Evening and matinee performances (see the schedule below)
• Where: The Big Top at Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC
• Cost: Tickets from $82, depending on the performance and seating
• Hosted by: Cirque du Soleil
• Tickets: Buy LUZIA tickets in Vancouver
• Website: Cirque du Soleil LUZIA

A Waking Dream of Mexico

As the sun rises, a running woman awakens an imaginary Mexico, honouring the monarch butterfly’s migration. In a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA takes audiences on a surreal escape to a world suspended between dreams and reality. It passes smoothly from an old movie set to the ocean, a smoky dance hall, and an arid desert, travelling through a colourful tapestry of places, faces, and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity. The result is refreshing and unexpected.

What Makes LUZIA Special

Water on Stage

LUZIA enchants by artistically incorporating rain and water into the acrobatic presentation, a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production. Its set combines water elements with mechanical and hydraulic ones, a major design and fabrication challenge for the creative team.

Breathtaking Acrobatics

Expect death-defying stunts and artists in hummingbird costumes, complete with wings and long beaks, performing among the show’s dreamlike scenes.

A Mystifying Menagerie

The parachuted traveller meets a cast of characters inspired by Mexican culture, nature, and mythology, each adding to the show’s sense of a waking dream.

A Return to Vancouver

LUZIA was last in Vancouver in 2019. It has toured since 2016 and celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Created By

LUZIA is written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, with Brigitte Poupart, and is presented by Cirque du Soleil under its signature Big Top.

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Know Before You Go (replace the old section at the end with this):

Know Before You Go

• All ages: The show is open to audiences of all ages
• Run time: 125 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission
• No Monday or Tuesday shows: Performances run Wednesday through Sunday, with a single Tuesday show on December 29 and extra holiday performances, so check the schedule before you book
• Weekend matinees: Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances make it easy to bring kids
• Prices vary by performance: Midweek shows tend to be the most affordable, while weekend shows and opening week cost more
• Check the ticket page for the latest availability and pricing