For 7 performances only,
Cirque du Soleil’s festive and theatrical show
CORTEO
to perform in Victoria, from January 11th to January 14th 2024,
at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre!

Corteo, Cirque du Soleil’s most enchanting arena production, is back in North America and heading to Victoria, set to charm audiences. This one-of-a-kind production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, was performed for the first time in Montreal in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has dazzled over 10 million people, in 20 countries on 4 continents. Corteo, presented by Sun Life, will be presented at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for 7 performances only, from January 11th to January 14th, 2024.

Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. Combining acrobatic feats, comedy and acting, the show plunges spectators into a theatrical world of fun and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.

In a carnival atmosphere, the clown pictures his own funeral taking place, 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 share of humanity within each of us. The music sometimes turns lyrical, sometimes playful, carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.

The stage is central in the arena and divides the venue in two with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective to the audience and the performers. A never seen before atmosphere at a Cirque du Soleil arena show. 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.

Performance schedule
Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 12th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 11 a.m., 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

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Official partners
Cirque du Soleil wishes to thank Sun Life, presenting partner of Corteo by Cirque du Soleil, and Air Canada and Mastercard, its official partners.

About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group 
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. In addition to producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Company brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms, such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to positively impact people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Since its creation in 1984, more than 378 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 CDSentertainmentgroup.com.