Alegría: Cirque du Soleil show announces new dates

Cirque du Soleil returns to the big top on Chatou's Île des impressionnistes with a new version of their iconic show Alegría for the 2025 holiday season. A timeless masterpiece, the show is now redesigned to appeal to a new generation of young and old, and announces new dates for early 2026.

Alegría invites you to discover a tribute to the energy, grace and power of youth. Alegría is an emotion, a state of mind. The show, whose name means "joy" in Spanish, draws its inspiration from many sources. Power and the mutation of power over the ages, the transition from ancient monarchies to contemporary democracies, and old age and youth form the backdrop against which the characters inAlegría evolve.

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This universe is inhabited by madmen, minstrels, beggars, old aristocrats, children and clowns, the only characters capable of withstanding the changes of the times and the social transformations that follow.

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Originally launched in 1994 by Cirque du Soleil, Alegría has won over millions of spectators worldwide. Now it's back with a vengeance, promising an even more immersive experience.

With its memorable soundtrack, captivating acrobatic feats, dreamlike costumes, striking sets and mischievous humor, Alegría offers a deeply moving immersive experience, a true Cirque du Soleil flagship show. In late 2025 and early 2026, Cirque du Soleil invites you on a journey where dreams and virtuosity intertwine.