Cirque du Soleil returning with ‘Kooza,’ Aug. 21-Oct. 6 under Big Top at Portland Expo Center

Published 8:20 am Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Portland this summer.

The razzle-dazzle Cirque du Soleil spectacular ”Kooza” will thrill fans under the Big Top at Portland Expo Center, Aug. 21-Oct. 6.

There’ll be sheer magic, daredevil performances, and mischievous clowns in “Kooza,” which delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience in its most exciting form with high-flying acrobatics, whimsical characters, lavish costuming, colorful sets, hilarious clowning, and a powerful live score.

“Kooza” has been performed for some eight million spectators with 4,500 performances in 65 cities across 22 countries.

It pays tribute to traditional circus in all its splendor with audacious acrobatic prowess and bold slapstick comedy. Filled with chills, thrills, laughter and wonder, “Kooza” unfolds a non-stop, adrenaline-packed series of edge-of-your-seat surprises. Under the watch of a mysterious trickster with electrifying powers, “Kooza” follows the self-discovery adventures of the Innocent who is magically transported to an exotic yet zany kingdom.

Tickets for Portland performances of KOOZA are available online exclusively to Cirque Club members starting Tuesday, Feb. 20. For free subscription, visit cirque club.com. General ticket sales to start on Feb. 26 at cirquedusoleil.com/kooza.