Date
Friday 22 to 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.
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.
Dine at Cirque du Soleil
A show this spectacular deserves a meal just as unforgettable. Start your Cirque du Soleil experience with curated dining inside John Cain Arena.
Classic winter roast at the Western Lounge
The Western Lounge is transforming into a pop-up restaurant, serving a classic winter roast. Choose from porchetta or tender chicken, accompanied by a generous spread of seasonal vegetables and freshly baked breads.
Bookings are recommended. Open for all evening shows, and dietary options are available. Sittings at 5:30, 5:45 and 6:00 pm.
Relaxed pre-show bites at the Eastern Lounge
The Eastern Lounge is offering a selection of pre-show snacks, cheese and charcuterie plates all designed to share. Ideal for grazing and gathering with friends and family before the show begins.
Walk-ins only. Open 90 mins before all shows, day and night.
Plan Your Visit
About the show
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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Acknowledgement of Country
Melbourne Park acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the East Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which it operates, and pays respect to Elders past and present.
Acknowledgements
We welcome all cultures, all religions, all colours, all beliefs, all ages, all sizes, all types, all people.
Accessibility Statement
We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Please let us know if you encounter any issues.