Cirque du Soleil Returns to Australia in 2026 With Renowned Big Top Production KOOZA
Be swept away by a world of thrills, chills and edge-of-your-seat surprises!
The thrilling, internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production KOOZA is coming exclusively to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in 2026 under the much-loved iconic Big Top, with tickets on sale from 10am Thursday 13 November 2025. From 20 May 2026, Australian fans are invited under the Big Top to be swept away by the sheer artistry and daredevil performances of KOOZA.
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.
Featuring death-defying acrobatics, and the art of clowning, KOOZA invites audiences into a world bursting with surprises, thrills, chills and delight, a true “circus in a box.”
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.
Duncan Fisher, Chief Show Operations Officer, Touring Shows at Cirque du Soleil, said, “Australia has always welcomed Cirque du Soleil with open arms. After the record-breaking success of LUZIA under the Big Top last year and the hugely popular arena tour of CORTEO this year, it’s clear that audiences in Australia have an enduring love for Cirque. KOOZA is one of our most breathtaking productions. A pure celebration of acrobatics and humor that reconnects us with the origins of Cirque du Soleil. Audiences can expect heart-stopping stunts, incredible artistry and the kind of joyful energy that makes Cirque du Soleil so special.”
KOOZA delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience in its most exhilarating form. High-flying acrobatics, whimsical characters, lavish costuming, colourful sets, hilarious clowning and a powerful live score. Acclaimed worldwide since its 2007 debut, KOOZA has mesmerised close to eight million spectators with more than 5,000 performances in more than 70 cities across 23 countries.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – KOOZA – 2026 AUSTRALIAN DATES:
Melbourne – From 20 May 2026, under the Big Top at Flemington Racecourse
Brisbane – From 1 August 2026, under the Big Top at 465 Curtin Ave, Eagle Farm
Sydney – From 17 October 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 since its creation in 1984.
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 different 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, 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.
For more information and tickets, head to the Cirque du Soleil website.