Cirque du Soleil Luzia

Cirque du Soleil LUZIA

Woman dressed as a monarch butterfly jumping while surrounded by red flowers.
As the sun rises, the running woman awakes an imaginary Mexico, honoring the monarch butterfly’s migration.

A Waking Dream of Mexico

Poetically guided by light (‘luz’ in Spanish) and rain (‘lluvia’), LUZIA chronicles the encounters of a parachuted traveler with the culture, nature and mythology of a dreamlike land inhabited by a mystifying menagerie of characters. Refreshing and unexpected, LUZIA enchants by artistically incorporating water into the acrobatic presentation – a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production.

Woman dressed as a red bird while a LUZIA performance.
Acrobats wearing hummingbird costumes, complete with wings and a long beak.

In a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA takes audiences on a surreal escape to an imaginary Mexico – a sumptuously vibrant world suspended between dreams and reality.

Smoothly passing from an old movie set to the ocean to a smoky dance hall or an arid desert, LUZIA journeys through a colorful tapestry of multiple places, faces and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity.

Now on Tour

Join us on an unforgettable journey! Discover the dates and locations where LUZIA will come to life, and get ready for an experience like no other.

Tour Schedule

  • Now Performing

    New York, NY

    Under the Big Top, Randall's Island Park

  • On Sale

    Montreal, QC

    Under the Big Top, Old Port of Montreal

  • On Sale

    Washington, DC

    Under the Big Top, Tysons II

  • On Sale

    Atlanta, GA

    Under the Big Top, Atlantic Station

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    The World of LUZIA

    Welcome to our blog, where we dive into the captivating world of LUZIA! Discover the secrets behind our artists, costumes, props, stage, music, and more, as we take you on a behind-the-scenes journey.
    Meet Aleksei Goloborodko, Internationally Acclaimed Contortionist
    Meet the Artists
    Meet Aleksei Goloborodko, Internationally Acclaimed Contortionist
    We had the chance to chat with Aleksei Goloborodko, right as he came back from the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo.
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    Shining a Light on the Women of LUZIA
    News and Stories
    Shining a Light on the Women of LUZIA
    In honor of International Women's Day and the spectacular contributions of our female team members, we're giving you a closer look at the individuals behind the curtain.
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    Humans… Cast as Animals!
    Show Production
    Humans… Cast as Animals!
    Since they first performed in front of an audience back in 1984, Cirque du Soleil decided to break from the centuries-old circus traditions… by only including humans in their productions!
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    The Making of LUZIA

    Delve behind-the-scenes of LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil. Through our web series, explore how this production crafts a universe filled with color, wonder, and infinite possibilities!

    • Discover Artists BTS at Cirque du Soleil | Cirque du Soleil

      Behind the scenes of the famous artists and performers from Cirque du soleil’s LUZIA show.
    • Inspiration from Mexico City - LUZIA | Cirque du Soleil

      Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA incorporates elements inspired by Mexico City, its diversity and synergy will come to life on stage.
    • LUZIAself - Hoop Diving - Episode 1 | Cirque du Soleil

      In episode 1, LUZIAself with our Hoop Diving acrobats from San Francisco! Get to know the personalities lying under the feathered costumes and wings!
    • LUZIAself - Cyr Wheel - Episode 2 | Cirque du Soleil

      In episode 2, LUZIAself with our Cyr Wheel artists from Los Angeles and New York! Get to know those 2 ladies who turn their life around!

    The Creative Team

    Meet the creative minds behind LUZIA! From the visionary director to the talented designers, each member plays a crucial role in bringing awe to the stage.

    • Jean-François Bouchard

      Jean François Bouchard

      Creative Guide

    • Brigitte Poupart

      Brigitte Poupart

      Associate Director

    • Patricia Ruel

      Patricia Ruel

      Director of Creation

    • Julie Hamelin Finzi

      Julie Hamelin Finzi

      Co-Writer

    • Eugenio Caballero

      Eugenio Caballero

      Set and Props Designer

    • Giovanna Buzzi

      Giovanna Buzzi

      Costume Designer

    • Simon Carpentier

      Simon Carpentier

      Composer and Musical Director

    • Edesia Moreno Barata

      Edesia Moreno Barata

      Acrobatic Choreographer

    • Debra Brown

      Debra Brown

      Acrobatic Choreographer

    • Sylvia Gertrúdix González

      Sylvia Gertrúdix González

      Acrobatic Choreographer

    • Max Humphries

      Max Humphries

      Puppet Designer

    • Martin Labrecque

      Martin Labrecque

      Lighting Designer

    • Johnny Ranger

      Johnny Ranger

      Projection Designer

    • Jacques Boucher

      Jacques Boucher

      Sound Designer

    • Philippe Aubertin

      Philippe Aubertin

      Acrobatic Performance Designer

    • Danny Zen

      Danny Zen

      Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer

    • Maryse Gosselin

      Maryse Gosselin

      Makeup Designer

    Frequently asked questions about LUZIA

    Got questions? Explore our FAQ for quick answers to your questions!

    Duration

    125 Mins