Does your family want to know what really happened before Santa arrived? Find out when TO Live presents the return engagement of “‘Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil. Specially created for families, this show is a flurry of love and festive cheer!
This holiday season, discover the joy of sharing and friendship in a mesmerizing stage show like only Cirque du Soleil can imagine. Based on the timeless poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore, TO Live invites families to go on a festive journey into the world of Cirque du Soleil as they take on a Christmas classic.
In “‘Twas the Night Before…”, Cirque du Soleil creates a magical, upside-down world in its first-ever Christmas production, featuring lovable characters and a festive musical score that reinvents holiday song standards. But it wouldn’t be a Cirque du Soleil show without thrilling acrobatic and circus acts to tell the story. In their signature style, the production becomes a cheery sing-along, dance-along, and a visual extravaganza that is full of surprises and playful energy, so expect the unexpected!
As with every Cirque du Soleil show, this production brings all the colourful characters that families have come to expect from this venerable Canadian institution. It also includes everything we love about the holidays, from snowballs big and small to jaunty reindeer, plus Santa Claus, of course! Naturally, Cirque du Soleil also delivers incredible acrobatic acts, such as diabolos, strap duo, hair suspension, hoop diving, acrobatic table, and more. From breakdancing elves and an awe-inspiring roller-skating duo, “‘Twas the Night Before…” blends festive fun with a gravity-defying spectacle that families will love.
Cirque du Soleil Brings the Holidays to Life with a New Vision for a Christmas Classic!
“The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads’’
“‘Twas the Night Before…” incorporates the memorable lines from this cherished classic to tell an inspired tale about a jaded young girl who feels like she’s outgrown the family tradition of reading Christmas stories together. However, when the poem comes to life, she magically enters a winter wonderland! There, she meets characters from the famous poem, helping her rediscover the magic of the holidays.
Conceived and directed by Cirque du Soleil senior artistic director James Hadley, a 25-year veteran of circus productions and live theatre, “‘Twas the Night Before…” is a whimsical show that mesmerizes audiences when this family-favourite story comes to life on stage! When this renowned troupe reimagines a beloved Christmas tale, it’s the perfect opportunity for families to gather together to experience the true essence of the holidays.
Showtime: 85 minutes long without intermission
Get ready to be swept away by Cirque du Soleil this holiday season — get your tickets here!
TO Live: “‘Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil
Date: December 10, 2026 — January 2, 2027
Time: Wednesday-Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday-Sunday 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 PM; see Holiday Schedule here
Venue: Meridian Hall
Address: 1 Front St. East, Toronto
Email: boxoffice@tolive.com
Phone: 416-366-7723 (1-800-708-6754)
Facebook: @TOLivebook, @CirqueduSoleil
Instagram: @tolivegram, @cirquedusoleil
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YouTube: @TOLiveTube, @CirqueduSoleil
Website: www.tolive.com, www.cirquedusoleil.com, Tickets at Ticketmaster
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