July 13 - 16, 2023

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo

July 13 - 16, 2023

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo

Event Info

Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Saint Paul set to charm audiences. Corteo will present the arena version at Xcel Energy Center for five performances only from Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.

The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate celebration in which illusion teases reality.

In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were hand painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.

Group Information: Groups (10+) call 651-312-3486. Group reservations ended on July 10, 2023.
Bag Policy: For enhanced safety and speed of entry, we encourage guests not to bring bags of any kind. Bags, purses and backpacks are not allowed. Clutch, wristlet and wallets sized 4" x 6" x 1.5" or smaller are allowed and subject to inspection. Medical bags and diaper bags are allowed, however, they are required to pass through x-ray screening prior to entry. Guests with medical and diaper bags must enter the arena at Gate 1. Please allow extra time for entry.
Construction Alert: Starting Friday, July 14 at 10 p.m. I-94 will close for the weekend between St. Paul and Oakdale/Woodbury and reopen Monday, July 17 at 5 a.m. Westbound I-94 will close between I-494/I-694 and I-35E. Eastbound I-94 will close between US-52 and US-61/US-10. Click here for more information.
Dining: Herbie’s On The Park offers an inviting, lively environment in downtown Saint Paul and features upscale tavern fare. Steps from Xcel Energy Center, Herbie’s is the perfect spot for dinner or cocktails before the show. Reserve a table.
Mobile Entry: Pro tip for faster mobile entry: Add your tickets to your phone's "wallet" and have a fully charged battery. This bypasses the need for Wi-Fi or cellular data at the gates.

Mobile tickets are like an airline boarding pass which can be accessed with a smartphone via the Ticketmaster app or mobile site in a bar code format and scanned at the gate for entry. Mobile tickets are protected by Ticketmaster’s SafeTix™ technology. SafeTix™ continually generates a new and unique barcode that automatically refreshes every few seconds so the barcode cannot be stolen or copied, keeping your tickets safe and secure. Screen shots are not accepted for entry.

Click here for more details on mobile tickets.
Cashless Payment Only: Only credit card and mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) are accepted for concessions, retail, parking and box office transactions. Cash is not accepted.
Concessions - Mobile Ordering and Cashless Payment: Xcel Energy Center now has convenient and contactless in-arena mobile ordering for concessions using the NHL Mobile App, or visit the Guest Services desks in the arena for information about our menu offerings.

Credit card and mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted for concessions.

Concession availability may vary based on event.

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo

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