Cirque du Soleil: KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities

About this experience

Cirque du Soleil KURIOS at the Royal Albert Hall KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities is Cirque du Soleil's steampunk spectacle, and it returns to London for a strictly limited seven-week season at the Royal Albert Hall from Wednesday 13 January to Sunday 28 February 2027. The run is strictly limited and non-extendable. The season also marks 30 years of Cirque du Soleil at the Hall, which first welcomed KURIOS in January 2023. What is KURIOS about? The story follows the Seeker, an inventor in a 19th-century workshop who is convinced there is an invisible world beyond what we can see. He builds a machine to prove it, and when odd visitors spill out of his curio cabinet, time bends and gravity fades. Expect retro-futuristic sets, mechanical contraptions, live music and costumes inspired by the Victorian age, all staged in the Hall's famous circular auditorium. What you will see The show combines aerial acts, acrobatics, contortion and clowning with playful humour that needs no translation. It is directed by Michel Laprise, with choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and sets by Stéphane Roy. It suits families, couples and anyone who likes big visual spectacle rather than a traditional play. Tickets, dates and times General sale opened on 25 September 2026. Performances run on most days of the week with evening shows and weekend matinees, and the exact start time for each date is shown when you choose your date at booking. Prices start from around £60 and change with the date and the seats you pick, so booking early for weekends gives you the widest choice. Booking is by date and time slot. After you book you receive an email with your voucher, so there is no need to print anything, and you should carry valid photo ID. Tickets are not refundable once booked, so check your dates before you pay. Choosing your seats The Royal Albert Hall is a circular Victorian auditorium with seating arranged in tiers around the stage, from the stalls at the front up to the balcony. Closer seats put you right beside the acrobatics, while higher tiers give a wider view of the full staging and the lighting. The seat map at booking shows the price for each area, so you can balance budget and view. For a first visit, many people like the middle tiers for a clear, comfortable view of the whole show. Getting to the Royal Albert Hall The Hall is on Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP, about a 10 to 15 minute walk from South Kensington station (Piccadilly, District and Circle lines) or from High Street Kensington (District and Circle lines). Buses 9, 52 and 452 stop nearby. Our Royal Albert Hall venue guide covers seating, facilities and the area around the building. More on KURIOS and London shows Read the story behind the announcement in our KURIOS 2027 guide, or browse more things to do in London to build a winter weekend around the show.

Highlights

• Cirque du Soleil's steampunk spectacular returns to the Royal Albert Hall
• Strictly limited seven-week season, 13 January to 28 February 2027
• Non-extendable run celebrating 30 years of Cirque du Soleil in London
• The most successful Cirque du Soleil show ever staged at the Hall
• A gravity-defying spectacle for all ages, from the director Michel Laprise

Before you go

Dates: Wednesday 13 January to Sunday 28 February 2027, a strictly limited run that will not be extended. Age guidance: Suitable for all ages. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Sensory information: The show includes loud sounds and strobe lighting. Tickets: You receive an email voucher after booking. No need to print it, but carry valid photo ID. Tickets are not refundable. Getting there: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. South Kensington and High Street Kensington stations are each about a 10 to 15 minute walk. Facilities: Cloakroom, bars, restaurant, lounge, terrace, gift shop and accessible facilities.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded once booked.