Every Cirque du Soleil Show on the Strip, Ranked for Seats, Spectacle, and Price

You’re looking at the marquee and the line at the box office, wondering which Cirque title is actually worth full price and which one you can safely grab through a weekday promo. I’ve watched these theaters fill and empty thousands of times. Here’s the straight talk on the four Cirque du Soleil productions running in Las Vegas right now, how they stack up, and what a good seat really costs when you add service fees and the 9 percent Live Entertainment Tax you’ll see on the receipt.

Today’s rankings: where to spend, where to save

1) O at Bellagio

This is the one people picture when they say “We came to Vegas to see Cirque.” It’s aquatic, enormous, and still the most technically ambitious resident show in town. The theater at Bellagio runs two performances five nights a week, typically at 7 pm and 9:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday dark. The official price grid puts face-value tickets between $75–$295 before tax and fees, and the box office flags two quirks most visitors miss: the first three rows are designated “wet seats,” and some side and rail-adjacent seats are marked “limited view.” The runtime is 90 minutes with no intermission. Children under 5 are not permitted, and kids 5–17 must attend with an adult.

How I’d buy: for a first visit, skip the “wet” front rows and aim just behind them. Mid-house generally gives you the best look at the underwater and aerial cues that are easy to miss from extreme sides. Bellagio’s concierge occasionally has a registered-guest discount, but don’t bank on deep cuts; O sells on name recognition and on weekends you’ll see that in the total at checkout.

2) KÀ at MGM Grand

KÀ is the epic with the tilting stage, pyrotechnics, and fight choreography. If you want a plotted “battle” show with Cirque acrobatics layered in, this is it. The schedule is unusual by Strip standards: Monday through Wednesday at 6 pm and 8:30 pm, then Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 pm and 7 pm. The theater is dark on Thursdays and Fridays. Face-value tickets start at $69 plus a service fee, before tax. The posted age policy prohibits children under 3; anyone under 18 must be with an adult.

How I’d buy: because the stage lifts and rotates vertically, you don’t have to splurge to follow the action. I regularly see happy faces coming out of mid-to-upper center, where you get the “full picture” for less than the premium lower-center pricing. The MGM Grand box office also lists announced dark dates and occasional weekend blackouts; weekday performances tend to offer the best seat selection for the price.

3) Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay

ONE is the pop-audio-and-motion machine. If you’re coming for big hits in a tight 90-minute run, this theater was built for it. The published show times are 6:30 pm and 9 pm, Thursday through Monday, with Tuesday and Wednesday dark. The Mandalay Bay box office posts a face-value “from” price that has recently read $99 before tax, and its FAQ lists a minimum from $76 that can appear on lower-demand dates. The theater holds 1,805 seats, so there’s usually a way to sit centered without paying the top tier. Children under 5 are not permitted.

How I’d buy: don’t overpay for the first five rows. ONE uses a wide projection and surround mix that plays best when you’re not craning up. If you want the pre-show drink and a photo op, consider the house’s VIP package, otherwise spend the difference on a centered row a section or two back and you’ll get the same story beats for less.

4) Mystère at Treasure Island

The oldest resident Cirque show on the Strip is also the value leader. Mystère runs two shows a night Friday through Tuesday at 6:30 pm and 9 pm, with Wednesday and Thursday typically dark. The standard price chart is published in categories: Category 1 $108–$193, Category 2 $96–$172, Category 3 $81–$150, and Category 4 $59–$120. Those figures include the box-office service fee but not the 9 percent Live Entertainment Tax. The runtime is about 90 minutes. Treasure Island still runs family-forward promotions like “Family Nights” on select early shows and standing child and military discounts that must be purchased via their box office channels. If you’re bringing kids, Mystère is the only Cirque here that consistently advertises child pricing.

How I’d buy: TI publishes its seat map and category chart openly, and the clowns do a bit before curtain, so arrive 30 minutes early if you have an aisle in the lower bowl and like being part of the mischief. If you’re price-sensitive, Category 3 center- or slight-left/right rows give you the goods without the Category 1 sticker shock. TI also advertises a VIP add-on with a backstage tour and meet-and-greet for a flat $285 inclusive of taxes and fees, useful for superfans who want a guaranteed premium row and a keepsake photo.

What do good seats really cost for Cirque in Vegas?

Sticker prices move by day of week and section, but each theater posts stable face-value tiers. Remember two add-ons you’ll see at purchase: a nonrefundable service fee and the 9 percent LET that applies to live entertainment in Clark County. Here’s how the published numbers compare side by side.

Seat-selection tips that actually change your view

O at Bellagio

Wet seats are a novelty, but they’re not the best sightlines. The underwater stagecraft and high-wire choreography hit hardest from mid-house. If you’re looking at the cheapest limited-view seats to save money, know what the note means: a handrail or side angle may clip a reveal or an aerial line. The Bellagio box office runs 9 am–10 pm, Wed–Sun; if you’re a hotel guest, ask the concierge what they can do on the date you want before you click purchase.

KÀ at MGM Grand

The signature lift-and-tilt stage is why cheaper seats can still feel premium. You’re watching a moving deck, not a fixed proscenium, and the show sends performers up the walls and out into the auditorium. The MGM Grand box office posts its hours publicly and keeps a running list of extra dark dates; if you need Saturday, buy early and avoid the shock of a section selling out under you. The posted entry price is $69 plus fee before tax. I see a lot of satisfied guests walking out of the upper-center price bands on weeknights.

Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay

ONE’s 1,805-seat theater was tuned for volume and projection, so the difference between the front third and the middle third isn’t as dramatic as you’d expect. If you’re being cautious with cost, use the theater’s FAQ minimum of $76 as your signal that some dates price lower and target those if your travel window is flexible. Mandalay Bay’s box office lists 2 pm–9:30 pm, Thu–Mon hours and is closed on the show’s dark nights; if you like face-to-face help, that’s the window.

Mystère at Treasure Island

With a published category chart from $59–$193 and consistent two-a-night scheduling, Mystère is where families get into Cirque without blowing the dinner budget. TI also pushes “Family Nights” on select early shows and advertises child and military discounts by phone or in-person purchase. If you want to splurge, their all-in VIP experience comes at a flat $285 including taxes and fees. And don’t miss the pre-show in the aisles; if you’re an easy laugh, the clowns find you faster from an aisle seat on the lower level.

Didn’t Cirque have more shows here? What closed, and what’s next?

You’re not imagining it. The Beatles LOVE wrapped its historic run at The Mirage in July 2024 ahead of that property’s multi-year transformation into Hard Rock Las Vegas. More recently, Mad Apple at New York-New York played its final performance on September 5, 2026. That leaves four resident Cirque productions active on the Strip today: O, KÀ, Michael Jackson ONE, and Mystère. There’s always chatter about new concepts in build, but until a theater and start date are publicly announced, use the four above as your live options for 2026–2027 visits.

Key things to know before you buy

• The Live Entertainment Tax in Clark County is 9%, added on top of the base ticket and service fee. That’s why your total jumps right before checkout.
• O and ONE do not admit children under 5. KÀ bars children under 3, and Mystère is the most family-forward, with published child discounts and “Family Night” promotions on select early shows.
• Box office hours vary by property. Bellagio’s O box office typically runs 9 am–10 pm, Wed–Sun. Michael Jackson ONE’s box office lists 2 pm–9:30 pm, Thu–Mon. Treasure Island’s Mystère window advertises 4:30 pm–9:30 pm, Fri–Tue, with phones and online open longer.
• Schedule patterns help you save. KÀ is dark on Thu–Fri but plays earlier shows on weekends. Mystère runs Fri–Tue. O plays Wed–Sun. When you can pick a weekday, you usually get better seat choice at the same face value.
• Published tiers are stable; “from” prices float with demand. ONE’s page shows a floor that can appear on lighter nights; Mystère publishes exact category ranges including the box-office fee but excluding LET.
• Read the view notes. O marks “limited view” and “wet seats.” At Mystère, Category 4 includes some partially obstructed rows. If a seat has a disclaimer on the venue’s own map, they put it there for a reason.

Reader Q&A

Which Cirque show is best for a first timer who wants the “Vegas wow” factor?

O is the biggest swing: a 90‑minute aquatic production in a purpose-built theater, with published prices topping out near $295 before tax and fees. If you prefer a lower face value with large-scale spectacle, KÀ starts at $69 plus a service fee and stages its action on a massive tilting deck, so you still get the showpiece moments without O’s premium top tier.

We’re bringing kids. Which Cirque is set up for families and what will it cost?

Mystère at Treasure Island is the play. It runs two shows nightly Friday through Tuesday and publishes child discounts and “Family Nights” on select early shows. Category pricing ranges from $59–$193 per seat before LET, with the box-office service fee already included in those category numbers.

How strict are the age policies at these theaters?

They’re enforced at the door. O and Michael Jackson ONE do not allow children under 5. KÀ does not allow under 3 and requires guests under 18 to be with an adult. Mystère sells child tickets and promotes family offers; confirm details with the Treasure Island box office if you’re buying multiple age tiers in one order.

Is there a real difference between front-row and mid-house at Michael Jackson ONE?

Yes, but it’s not what people expect. ONE runs heavy projection and surround audio across a 1,805‑seat room, and many guests prefer mid-house, centered rows for a fuller sound and screen picture. If you’re weighing cost, that’s where to trim without losing the show’s best cues.

Bottom line, if you want the most breathtaking production and you’re willing to pay top tier, start with O. If you want a big show at the friendliest entry price, KÀ is the sweet spot. For a pop-fueled sprint with reliable weekend inventory, ONE is easy to slot into an itinerary. And if you’re traveling with kids or want dependable category pricing and promos, Mystère is your best bet.

Published: September 28, 2026 · Reviewed by the Hey Las Vegas editorial team