Special Event

Cirque du Soleil Corteo

Melbourne

Date

Friday 22 - Sunday 31 August 2025

See Running Times


Venue

John Cain Arena


Tickets

Adults from $79.90

* Based on the lowest adult price listed via Ticketek. Subject to availability and fees.

Cirque du Soleil Corteo

Experience the magic, wonder, and spectacle of Cirque du Soleil CORTEO – now with additional performances in Melbourne this August!

Heading to John Cain Arena, this exceptional show, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca (who also directed LUZIA), first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005.

Don’t miss your chance to witness this breathtaking production that has already captivated millions around the world.

Running Times

Friday 22 August

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 7:30pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Saturday 23 August

Show 1

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 4:00pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Show 2

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 8:00pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Sunday 24 August

Show 1

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 12:00pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Show 2

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 4:00pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Wednesday 27 August

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 7:30pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Thursday 28 August

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 7:30pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Friday 29 August

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 7:30pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Saturday 30 August

Show 1

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 4:00pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Show 2

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 8:00pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Sunday 31 August

Show 1

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 12:00pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Show 2

  • Gates Open: TBC
    • Gate 6 (via Western Plaza)
    • Gate 7 West / East (via Olympic Boulevard)
    • Gate 8 (via Eastern Plaza)
  • Start Time: 4:00pm
  • Event Concludes: TBC

Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.

Important Event Information
  • There are several options for your journey to John Cain Arena:
    • Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
    • Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event. 
      • Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. 
  • To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your digital wallet before arriving.
  • Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and larger bags are not permitted.
  • Cloaking is available via the Information Desk (Gates 6 and 8). Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
  • All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
  • If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.

Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions. 

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Cirque du Soleil Corteo

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 artist 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 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.

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