NZ

Cirque Alice

Cirque Alice is a spectacular circus production making its New Zealand premiere at The Civic in Auckland, running from August 28 to September 6, 2026. This show reimagines Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland through a blend of acrobatics, aerial performance, puppetry, and magic, featuring an international cast that includes former Cirque du Soleil performers.

Date
Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2026
Location
Auckland
+ Add ICS
NZ
Cirque Alice
Date
Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2026
Location
Auckland
Circus Acrobatics Aerial Performance

Event summary

Highlights

  • New Zealand premiere
  • Reimagining of Alice in Wonderland
  • Features former Cirque du Soleil performers
  • Includes acrobatics, aerial performance, contortion, puppetry, magic, music, and dance
Cirque Alice is set to have its New Zealand premiere at The Civic in Auckland, enchanting audiences from August 28 to September 6, 2026. This unique circus spectacular draws inspiration from Lewis Carroll's classic 'Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland', offering a fresh, reimagined take on Wonderland.

The production is the brainchild of Simon Painter and Tim Lawson, known for their work on shows like The Illusionists and Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple. It features a diverse international cast, including former performers from Cirque du Soleil, talent from the global circus circuit, and artists who have appeared on America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League. The show blends various performance arts such as acrobatics, aerial acts, contortion, puppetry, magic, music, and dance. Performances are set to contemporary arrangements of classical music, complemented by immersive staging and options for onstage VIP seating to enhance the audience's experience. Recommended for ages 6 and older, Cirque Alice promises a world of height, danger, and spectacle.

Practical details

Location described by the source
The Civic
businessdesk.co.nz
Area for browsing nearby events
Auckland

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.

Sources and further information

Check these references for event announcements and updates before attending.

Location map

Approximate area only; exact venue coordinates are not confirmed.

Keep exploring

Use this event as a starting point for nearby places, matching topics, and calendar paths.

More in Auckland

Events sharing this location or area.

View all

Similar events

More events connected by topic, style, or cultural theme.

View all
Auckland calendar Open local events and dates. More in Auckland Browse the wider area. New Zealand calendar Browse the national event calendar.