Cirque Dreams Holidaze brings their dazzling, brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular to Walton Arts Center Dec. 4-6 for four performances. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Prepare to "lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid" (Broadway World).
The first Cirque Dreams Holidaze show premiered in 2007. Since then, more than 500 artists from around the world have auditioned each year to bring their unique talents and dynamic style to the stage. Over the last three years, artists have joined the show from a total of 17 different countries.
Reimagined for 2026, Cirque Dreams Holidaze features a world-renowned cast of performers including an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, eye-popping acrobatics and much more. Singers, dancers, toy soldiers and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child's eye on the most magical of nights.
Photo courtesy of Cirque Dreams Holidaze
On Christmas Eve, young Clara returns home only to learn that a snowstorm may keep her family from joining her. As loneliness begins to settle in, two whimsical singers appear and whisk her away to Holidaze – a fantastical world full of color, wonder and breathtaking circus acts. As she journeys through this magical realm, Clara becomes part of the adventure, forming unexpected friendships and discovering her own courage. In a joyful twist, Clara is reunited with her loved ones, takes flight in a soaring aerial performance and joins the entire cast in a heartwarming celebration of imagination, connection and the true spirit of Christmas.
Featuring new music including beloved holiday favorites such as "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" and "Count on Christmas" sung live, 28 three-foot sequined candy canes, 16 LED Christmas trees and a 21-foot-tall fireplace, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is the perfect holiday night out!
Don't miss what the Boston Globe hails as "Las Vegas meets family entertainment." Standard all-in ticket prices are $50-79.35. Purchase tickets online at waltonartscenter.org or by calling the box office at 479.443.5600 weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Photo courtesy of Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Show Dates and Times:
Friday, Dec. 4, 7 pm
Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 am and 3 pm
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 pm