About 'Twas the Night Before...

About the show

A Modern Spin On A Holiday Classic For The Whole Family

'Twas the Night Before... is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine. This festive show about the wonders of sharing and friendship promises to spark lasting memories in the hearts of families this holiday season.

Join Isabella, a curious girl who’s become jaded by the hoopla surrounding Christmas, as she is whisked away to an upside-down, inside-out world where she meets characters inspired by the original timeless poem.

Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before... is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, rip-roaring fun and hugely lovable characters that will become a new tradition for families to cherish.

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An exhilarating spin on beloved holiday classics as only Cirque du Soleil can imagine!

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Prologue

Isabella, our heroine, and her father share a special Christmas eve tradition: reading “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” together. Suddenly the poem comes to life before our own very eyes!
Hearts Transformed

Isabella takes in the sublime beauty of the Land of the Poem and is mesmerized by an aerial performance. Spinning and whirling mid-air, the couple shows us what a true partnership looks like.
Quartet Acrobatic Table

Like all children on Christmas Eve, anticipation keeps this group up. They go ahead and perform a high-energy, hilarious acrobatic act.
Finale

At the height of the celebration, Santa opens his sack, a bright beam of light shoots out, kicking off a vibrant conceti-filled party. Christmas day is finally here!