Cirque du Soleil - Ovo

The bugs are back in town!

The critically acclaimed OVO by Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2026. An exhilarating experience for the whole family, the classic is back and better than ever!Bursting with breathtaking acrobatics inspired by the abilities of creatures both real and imagined, this joyful spectacle transforms the everyday lives of insects into an epic celebration of biodiversity, transformation, and community.

In this colourful and vibrant ecosystem, crickets leap skyward, butterflies soar midair, ants juggle with precision, and spiders contort, bend and twist in defiance of gravity: each mind-blowing act showcasing the exceptional talent of the performers. At the heart of this kaleidoscopic journey, a playful love story unfolds when a quirky newcomer fly falls head over wings for a spirited ladybug. The mysterious egg he carries sparks curiosity and wonder among the colony, symbolizing cycles of change, renewal, and possibility.

Music as always is at the heart of the Cirque du Soliel experience and in OVO the story is driven by a rhythmically vibrant and emotionally uplifting Brazilian-inspired live score. With dazzling costumes, immersive staging, high-energy choreography, OVO fills audiences with a sense of wonder that speaks to the child in all of us.

A buzzing adventure awaits!

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Fri 9th January 2026 until Sun 1st March 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

-

Tue

7.30pm

Wed

-

Thu

7.30pm

Fri

3.30pm
7.30pm

Sat

11.30am
3.30pm
7.30pm

Sun

1.30pm
5.30pm

Images & Videos

Cirque du Soleil - Ovo photo from the show

Royal Albert Hall Details

Bus routes: (Hyde Park Gate) 9, 10, 52, 70, 360

Night buses: (Hyde Park Gate) 10, 452, N9, N52

Nearest rail: Victoria

Tube lines: District, Piccadilly, Circle

Nearest tube: South Kensington

Directions from South Kensington :

(15mins) Take Exhibition Road up to Prince Consort Road where you turn left; take the right leading you to Kensington Gore.

Car park: Imperial College Campus (5mins)

In congestion zone?: No

Facilities at Royal Albert Hall

Air conditioned

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible

Royal Albert Hall Location

Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP

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