CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL AUSTRALIAN KOOZA SHOWS DUE TO EXCEPTIONAL DEMAND
Be swept away by a world of thrills, chills and edge‑of‑your‑seat surprises
Following overwhelming demand, Cirque du Soleil’s internationally acclaimed Big Top production KOOZA has announced a three‑week extension across performances in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, after tickets for the 2026 Australian season sold at record pace.
The extension adds a total of three extra weeks of performances, allowing even more audiences to be swept away by the artistry, laughter, and adrenaline‑pumping acrobatics of KOOZA under the much‑loved iconic Big Top.
Audiences in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane will have the opportunity to experience Cirque du Soleil’s daring Big Top production, featuring gravity‑defying acrobatics and the art of clowning, inviting spectators into a world bursting with surprises, thrills, chills, and delight. Since its debut in 2007, KOOZA has mesmerised more than 10 million spectators with over 5,500 performances in 87 cities and 23 countries.
Following the phenomenal success of LUZIA in 2024 — which broke Australian sales records and captivated audiences across five cities — and the triumphant national tour of CORTEO this year, Cirque du Soleil returns in 2026 with KOOZA to once again deliver a spectacular, laughter‑filled celebration of traditional circus.
Undeniably one of Cirque du Soleil’s most daring touring productions, KOOZA takes audiences on a thrilling emotional ride with its nail‑biting, mind‑boggling acrobatics. Between strength and fragility, laughter and smiles, turmoil and harmony, KOOZA explores themes of fear, identity, recognition, and power.
Exclusive pre‑sales for Cirque Club members begin 8AM AEDT Tuesday 31 March 2026. Tickets go on general public sale from 8AM AEDT Wednesday 1 April 2026 via cirquedusoleil.com/kooza.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – KOOZA – 2026 AUSTRALIAN DATES
Melbourne – From 20 May – 19 July 2026 under the Big Top at Flemington Racecourse
Brisbane – From 1 August – 27 September 2026 under the Big Top at 465 Curtin Ave, Eagle Farm
Sydney – From 17 October – 13 December 2026 under the Big Top at The Entertainment Quarter
KOOZA FUN FACTS
- KOOZA premiered in April 2007 in Montréal and is Cirque du Soleil’s 20th original touring production.
- The name KOOZA comes from the Sanskrit word “koza”, meaning “box” or “treasure,” symbolising the concept of a “circus in a box.”
- The show features an international cast of 56 artists from 19 nationalities, including six live musicians and two singers performing at every show.
- The KOOZA Big Top seats 2,500 people, stands 56 feet high, and spans 164 feet in diameter.
- It takes seven days to set up and three days to dismantle the site, which covers 17,000 square metres (4.2 acres).
- There are more than 175 costumes and 160 hats featured in KOOZA, with over 1,200 handcrafted costume pieces designed in Cirque du Soleil’s Montréal workshop.
- One army costume includes 400 individually sewn metallic flaps to create the illusion of armour.
- KOOZA travels with a touring team of more than 120 people, supported by two performance medicine specialists and a full kitchen serving two meals a day to 200 cast, crew, and staff.
- The show’s soundtrack blends 1970s funk, orchestral arrangements, and traditional Indian music, all performed live each night.
- KOOZA is the 11th Big Top show to visit Australia in 26 years.
ABOUT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries of imagination, the company brings its creative approach to a wide variety of artistic forms including live shows, multimedia productions, long‑form content, music, immersive experiences, and special events.
Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million people have been inspired across six continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employs almost 4,000 people, including 1,200 artists from more than 80 nationalities. For more information, visit cirquedusoleil.com.
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Andrew Bistak When he's not trying to save the world, Andrew enjoys travel (although loathes turbulence), going to the movies, reading and being a dad to his two dogs (and now twins) with his wife.
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