Cirque Du Soleil Curitiba Show Opens on 19 November

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The Cirque du Soleil Curitiba season of Alegría: Um Novo Dia opens on Thursday 19 November 2026 under a big top at Expotrade, in Pinhais. For US travelers, it is a rare chance to see the company’s most iconic show, reimagined, on a trip to southern Brazil.

Tickets are on sale through Eventim and the official box offices, with first-batch prices from R$240 (about US$48) for half-price seats. The run ends on Sunday 13 December, so the show fits a long weekend or a wider Brazil itinerary.

What Alegría Is and Why It Matters

Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil production that toured the world from 1994 to 2013. Cirque says that run reached more than 14 million spectators in 255 cities across 40 countries.

The new Cirque du Soleil Curitiba version, Alegría: Um Novo Dia, is a reimagining with new direction, acrobatics and sets. Cirque says the original soundtrack was nominated for a Grammy and is still the company’s most purchased and streamed album.

The story follows a kingdom that has lost its king. An old aristocracy clings to its privileges while a young street movement pushes for change, and the court jester clumsily eyes the throne.

Tribuna, a Curitiba daily, reports that the cast has 54 artists from around the world. The reimagined show has drawn more than 3.5 million spectators in seven countries since its 2019 debut, according to the same paper.

The show has a history with Brazilian audiences, because Alegría toured the country in 2006 and 2007. Banda B, a Curitiba broadcaster, says that tour opened the way for seven more Cirque productions in Brazil.

The Curitiba season follows a São Paulo run that ends on Sunday 8 November, according to Cirque’s website. Curitiba is the only other Brazilian city listed for the production this year.

Dates, Times and Tickets

Tribuna lists the weekly schedule for the Cirque du Soleil Curitiba season. Wednesday and Thursday shows start at 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m.

Tribuna adds that some Saturdays carry an extra 12:30 p.m. show on specific dates. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance, and the published schedule lists no Monday or Tuesday shows.

Online sales for Cirque du Soleil Curitiba run through Eventim, the ticketing company named by Banda B and Tribuna as the official online seller. Public sale opened on Tuesday 31 March, after two presales for an investment firm’s customers and Cirque Club members.

In person, the official box office at Pátio Batel mall, Avenida do Batel 1868, sells without a service fee until Sunday 15 November. From Monday 16 November the box office moves to Expotrade and opens daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Banda B says Eventim adds a 20% convenience fee online, which the box offices do not charge. A US visitor who lands in Curitiba before the opening can therefore save money by buying in person.

Cirque also takes Cirque du Soleil Curitiba bookings by phone, at 1 877-924-7783 from North America. Group sales go through a separate email address that the ticket notice lists.

What Each Seat Costs

These are first-batch prices published at launch, converted at 5.05 reais to the dollar, the rate on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Cirque du Soleil Curitiba Silver seats cost R$480 (about US$95) full price and R$240 (about US$48) half price.

Platinum seats cost R$620 (about US$123) full price and R$310 (about US$61) half price. Gold seats cost R$790 (about US$156) full price and R$395 (about US$78) half price.

Premium seats cost R$940 (about US$186) full price and R$470 (about US$93) half price, and each tier also has a partial-view version. Top VIP Experience seats cost R$1,430 (about US$283) full price or R$960 (about US$190) half price.

The VIP Experience tier needs an extra service charge of R$490 (about US$97), on top of the ticket, for a limited number of seats. It covers about 400 guests and includes parking, a cocktail before the show and at intermission, a private lounge, a gift, Wi-Fi and private restrooms.

Half-price tickets are for people with a legal right to them under state and city law. Buyers must show proof of that status both when they buy and at the door.

For Cirque du Soleil Curitiba, wheelchair users and a companion pay the half-price Silver rate, and reduced-mobility seats sit in Silver and Gold. The first batch is limited, and prices rise automatically when it sells out.

The Venue and How to Get There

The Cirque du Soleil Curitiba big top stands at the Expotrade Convention Center, Rodovia Deputado João Leopoldo Jacomel 10454, in Pinhais. Pinhais is a separate city next to Curitiba, in the state’s metropolitan region.

Tribuna lists the tent capacity at 2,525 seats, and Cirque says the big top can welcome guests with disabilities. Tickets are sold in price tiers called Silver, Platinum, Gold, Premium and VIP Experience.

Neither Cirque nor Eventim publishes a transport plan for the Cirque du Soleil Curitiba tent, so plan the ride yourself. A marked taxi arranged through your hotel is the simplest way to get there and home.

The State Department tells travelers in Brazil to use marked taxis, such as those found at major hotels. It also advises avoiding public municipal buses at any time of day.

For other nights out in the area, see what to do in Curitiba in October 2026 and our Curitiba city guide. Rock fans can add the Pixies concert in Curitiba on Wednesday 7 April 2027.

Tips for US and Foreign Visitors

US citizens need a visa or e-visa to enter Brazil for tourism, the State Department says. The e-visa portal says consulates may take up to 10 business days, so read how Americans apply for the Brazil e-visa.

Your passport must be valid on the date of entry and have a blank page for the entry stamp, the State Department says. The yellow fever vaccine is not required for entry to Brazil.

Brazil has no daylight saving time, so Curitiba stays on UTC-3 and is two hours ahead of New York in November and December. A 9 p.m. Curitiba show starts at 7 p.m. on the US East Coast.

The State Department rates Brazil Level 2, exercise increased caution, because of crime and kidnapping. It warns that violent crime can occur in urban areas day and night, so keep valuables out of sight after the show.

Medical care is not free for visitors, and the State Department strongly recommends supplemental insurance that covers medical evacuation. US Medicare and Medicaid generally do not pay for care abroad.

Cirque says flash photography is never allowed during the Cirque du Soleil Curitiba show. Its notice on the tent also warns of loud noises and some dark scenes, so very young children may find parts of the performance frightening.

The Tribuna listing gives the show an open age rating, but children under 14 must come with a parent or legal guardian. Check with the box office before you bring a baby or toddler.

What Is Not Confirmed Yet

Sources describe the extra 12:30 p.m. Saturday shows only as falling on specific dates, so the exact days are not confirmed. Check Eventim for the performance you want before you book flights.

The Cirque du Soleil Curitiba prices above are first-batch prices published in March, and the cheaper batch may already be gone. Eventim will show the current price and whether a date is sold out.

Cirque lists the Cirque du Soleil Curitiba show at 125 minutes, while Tribuna gives 2 hours and 15 minutes with a 25-minute intermission. Neither source explains the difference.

Neither Cirque nor the box offices say whether foreign cards work on Eventim, so test a purchase early. Your bank may add a foreign transaction fee.

No parking fee, shuttle or public-transport route to Expotrade has been published for the show. Ask the box office at Pátio Batel or Expotrade before the opening.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Cirque du Soleil play Curitiba in 2026?

Alegría: Um Novo Dia runs from Thursday 19 November to Sunday 13 December 2026 at the Expotrade Convention Center in Pinhais. Thursday shows start at 9 p.m.

How much are Cirque du Soleil Curitiba tickets?

First-batch seats ran from R$240 (about US$48) for half price to R$1,430 (about US$283) for the top VIP full price, before the 20% online fee. Eventim sells online, and the box offices charge no fee.

Do US citizens need a visa for the show in Brazil?

Yes, US citizens need a Brazilian visa or e-visa for tourism, according to the US State Department. Apply early, because consulates may take up to 10 business days.

Sources: Cirque du Soleil, Alegría show page (Curitiba 19 November to 13 December 2026), accessed 20 October 2026; Cirque du Soleil, Alegría tickets in Curitiba, accessed 20 October 2026; Eventim Brasil, Cirque du Soleil Alegría tickets (official online seller), named by Tribuna and Banda B; Tribuna do Paraná, Cirque du Soleil volta a Curitiba com releitura do clássico Alegría, accessed 20 October 2026; Banda B, Cirque du Soleil traz a Curitiba espetáculo Alegría – Um Novo Dia, accessed 20 October 2026; Banda B, Cirque du Soleil em Curitiba: aberta venda geral de ingressos, 31 March 2026; US State Department, Brazil international travel information, accessed 20 October 2026; Brazil e-visa portal (official, run for the Brazilian government), accessed 20 October 2026.

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