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Corteo

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Love’s majestic highs

<p>Bella! Bella! The lovers of dead clown Mauro gather to reminisce on a life jubilantly lived. Lithe bodies channel bittersweet memories as they dance suspended from a grandiose chandelier.</p>
Performers dance suspended from a grandiose chandelier - Corteo

A bed that puts some bounce into life

<p>A cheery renaissance of our departed hero’s exuberance and zest. His fellow travellers gambol and cavort on outsized beds in celebration of the mischievous prankster’s gleeful past.</p>
Artists perform acrobatics on outsized beds - Cirque du Soleil Corteo

Look to the skies, laugh from the bottom of your soul

<p> A fantasy of flight, a moment of lightness for a soul that must leave behind all earthly delights. When the clowness descends from the heavens, send her on her way again with a delicate touch of love.</p>
Clowness held by balloons is descending from the sky - Cirque du Soleil

Pride comes before a fall… and a triple somersault

<p>Strutting young gallants face off in a daring show of chutzpah. Who will back down, who will be catapulted to new heights… or will humour win out in the end?</p>
The teeterboard act from the show Corteo

Horizontal bar meets straight-up genius

<p>A fitting farewell for Mauro, a jubilant pageant of stunning coordination and grandiose strength. This is how to say goodbye to life with bravura.</p>
Gymnasts are performing on parallel bars and some of them are doing handstands - cirque Corteo

Listen to your favorite songs of Corteo

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Practical Info

Phone

1 877-924-7783

Duration

125 Mins

What is the story of 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 actor 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.

How long is Corteo?

Corteo is a 100 min long performance excluding a 25 min intermission.

Where can I see Corteo?

This show tours throughout the world. View the current tour schedule here, and see if Corteo is stopping in your city!

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Is Corteo accessible for those with disabilities?

Corteo contains flashing lights and may cause difficulties for people with photosensitive epilepsy. To see if the arena can accommodate those with disabilities, please reach out to our customer support team.

Is Corteo kid friendly?

Like most of Cirque du Soleil shows, Corteo is meant to entertain the whole family. That being said, it does contain loud noises and some dark scenes.

Will Corteo merchandise be available?

Yes, there will be Corteo products available at the on-site gift shop.

May I take videos or record the show?

Small, pocket-sized cameras – no lenses - and phones are allowed. For the safety of our artists and the comfort of our audience members, only pictures without flash and short videos below the shoulder are permitted.

Can I bring my own food?

Food and drink from outside the site is not permitted within our gates. If you have a unique dietary need, please inform our team.