‘Twas the Night Before … by Cirque du Soleil

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Doors: 6 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

The Dow Event Center – Applied Innovation Theatre

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It’s the holidays, and this year, things are different. For years, Isabella and her father have read “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” together. But this year Isabella feels like she’s outgrown the family tradition. But then the magic of the poem comes to life, and Isabella and her father are unexpectedly separated by a snowstorm that sends them on a fantastical journey. 

In a winter wonderland inspired by the poem, ‘Twas the Night Before… is a festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, featuring the incredible acrobatics Cirque du Soleil is known for – from a mesmerizing aerial straps duo and daring hoop diving, to gravity-defying hair suspension and high-energy dancing – performed by a cast of 26 artists from all over the world. The show features lovable characters and a soundtrack including Christmas favorites reinvented by Cirque du Soleil.

Performed by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, a world leader in live entertainment. Building on four decades of pushing the boundaries of the imagination, the artistic entertainment company brings its creative approach to a large variety of artistic forms such as live shows, multimedia productions, long-form content, music, immersive experiences, and special events. Since its creation in 1984, more than 400 million people have been inspired on 6 continents and 86 countries. The Canadian company now employes almost 4,000 employees, including 1,200 artists from more than 80 different nationalities. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit cirquedusoleil.com.

Venue Pre-Sale: Tuesday, August 11 at 10 am EST (Use code TWAS; Must buy online during the pre-sale)

Public Sale: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10 am EST

Tickets will be available at Ticketmaster.com or in person at The Dow Event Center Box Office. Our Box Office is open Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please visit internal window #10 to purchase your tickets during that time.

PLEASE NOTE: The Applied Innovation Theatre requires stairs to reach most seats. For accessible seating, please contact the Box Office.

*All ages must have a ticket.

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