‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil –
Cirque du Soleil’s first Christmas show – is coming to Minneapolis at Northrop
From Wednesday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 for two weeks only!
Hennepin Arts has announced that 'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil will be coming to Minneapolis for two weeks Wednesday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at Northrop at the University of Minnesota (84 Church St. SE). 'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season.
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
‘Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first Christmas show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque du Soleil’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of Christmas. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, ‘Twas the Night Before… features thrilling acrobatics performed by a cast of 26 artists sailing from all over the world, lovable characters and a soundtrack including Christmas favorites re-invented by Cirque du Soleil.
For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/twas-the-night-before.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil are now available online to Cirque Club members. Cirque Club membership is free, and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com. Tickets for the general public will be available starting DATE at www.cirquedusoleil.com/twas-the-night-before.
Groups of 10+ save up to 15%. Please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com to learn more.
Performance dates are Wednesday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at Northrop at the University of Minnesota (84 Church St., SE).
- Wednesday, Nov. 26 – 7 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 28 – 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 30 – 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 3 – 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 4 – 7 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 5 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 6 – 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 7 – 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
Our family had a chance to see the show on 11/27 and loved it! This show is a fantastic experience for the whole family! It’s a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit, packed with high-energy performances and fun, remixed holiday music. The lights and staging created a magical atmosphere, and the performers are incredibly talented and full of skill. A truly delightful holiday treat! If you have a chance to add to your holiday plans, we would recommend going to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil at Northrop. #sponsored
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is 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 employs almost 4000 employees, including 1200 artists from more than 80 different nationalities.
For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit cirquedusoleil.com.
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Hennepin Arts drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Its historic theatres — Orpheum, State and Pantages — and the Dudley Riggs Theatre light up Hennepin Avenue with top-tier entertainment, including the best of Broadway and a wide variety of arts programming. Hennepin Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at HennepinArts.org.
