AXEL – A New Experience Fusing World-Class Ice Skating with Breathtaking Acrobatics

Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce its return on ice with a new creation that will spin you into the vibrant world of Cirque du Soleil AXEL. This unique experience will showcase world-class acrobatic skating performances set in fantastical universes combining full-spectrum visual effects and awesome live music that seamlessly integrates popular songs with new original scores.

“The success of our first creation on ice has reinforced our ambition to further explore the extensive creative possibilities of a frozen playground,” says Daniel Fortin, Vice President Creation. “With Cirque du Soleil AXEL, we will offer a truly electrifying experience to all audiences, pushing the boundaries of creativity with the unique approach that has forged the reputation of Cirque du Soleil.”

Follow AXEL and his dynamic group of friends whose passion for live music and graphic arts come to life in an exhilarating adventure that reminds us that our dreams are within reach. Discover this young artist as he falls for the fascinating Lei in a high-speed chase for love and self-realization. Sparks fly as they set out on a fast-moving quest through fun colorful fantastical worlds. Will he fulfill his destiny and find his voice?

Cirque du Soleil AXEL: Get ready for awesome music, astonishing projections, and stunning acrobatic skating performances.

Created to tour in arenas around the world, Cirque du Soleil AXEL will hit the ice for the first time in Cornwall, Ontario, on October 4, 2019, before taking the road to stop in several cities in the United States. This new on-ice experience will be presented in Quebec City and Montreal later this year. Cirque du Soleil AXEL is the 48th original production of Cirque du Soleil.

TICKETS

Starting today, 11:00 am ET, Cirque Club members can purchase tickets via an exclusive online pre-sale at cirquedusoleil.com/axel. General on-sale will start May 31.

• Cornwall, ON — Oct 4-5, 2019
• Syracuse, NY — Oct 11-13, 2019
• Huntsville, AL — Oct 18-20, 2019
• Pensacola, FL — Oct 24-27, 2019
• Tampa, FL — Oct 31, 2019 – Nov 3, 2019
• Jacksonville, FL — Nov 7-10, 2019
• Roanoke, VA — Nov 14-17, 2019
• Worcester, MA — Dec 5-8, 2019

More tour dates to come.

Exclusive pre-sale for Cirque Club members for Montreal and Quebec starts June 17, 2019.

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For more information, visit: cirquedusoleil.com/AXEL.
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