- 04 Nov 2024
- 3 minutes read
Cirque du Soleil brings Alegría – In A New Light back to Belgium in 2025. From July 25 to August 24 in Knokke-Heist (Natiënlaan) and from September 17 to October 19 in Brussels (Brussels Expo), audiences will have the chance to experience the magic and excitement of a fully reimagined version of this Cirque du Soleil masterpiece under the iconic Big Top.
"Alegría will leave you breathless once again."— Evening Standard (London, 2024)
"With ‘Alegría,’ Cirque du Soleil surpasses even the original."— El Periódico (Barcelona, 2024)
Created by the original team behind Cirque du Soleil’s early successes, Alegría has captured the hearts of millions since its world premiere in April 1994. Named after the Spanish word for joy, elation, and jubilation, this show played a key role in defining Cirque du Soleil’s unique style. One of the most beloved Cirque du Soleil productions, the original tour ran until the end of 2013, reaching more than 14 million spectators across 255 cities in 40 countries. The Grammy-nominated soundtrack album, featuring the iconic title track “Alegría,” remained on the Billboard World Music Chart for 65 consecutive weeks and remains the most purchased and streamed Cirque du Soleil album to date.
To celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, Cirque du Soleil reimagined the original production in 2019 with Alegría – In A New Light. Featuring modern updates while preserving the heart of the original story, this creative redesign aims to inspire today’s audiences. With new direction, musical arrangements, acrobatics, choreography, costumes, makeup, and set design, Alegría – In A New Light offers a rediscovery of the classic while retaining the emotions, melodies, and spirit that made it a worldwide sensation. Brought to life by an international cast of 54 acrobats, clowns, musicians, and singers, this contemporary revival embraces all the wonder, magic, and joy that made the world fall in love with Cirque du Soleil.
Ticket Information
Cirque Club members can access exclusive online pre-sale tickets for the Alegría – In A New Light shows in Knokke and Brussels starting today. To become a free member, visit cirqueclub.com. General ticket sales begin on Friday, November 8 at 10:00 AM via cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.
About the Show
Alegría immerses the audience in a baroque visual universe, delivering an acrobatic ode to the unbreakable power of hope. Unforgettable melodies, thrilling performances, surreal characters, vibrant sets, and playful humor come together to create a spectacular experience.
In a once-glorious kingdom that has lost its king, the youthful and passionate “Bronx” characters clash with the entrenched old guard, the “Aristocrats,” to bring renewal and hope. While a bumbling court jester tries to claim the throne, a desire for change grows in the streets—a longing to break the status quo and bring joy back to the world.
Since its world premiere in 2019, Alegría – In A New Light has toured Canada, the United States, South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Spain, delighting more than 3 million spectators. For more information, visit cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.
