About

Cirque du Soleil brings its first full-scale holiday show to Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen on Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11:00. The show is in English.

What to expect

'Twas the Night Before… is inspired by the 19th-century poem 'A Visit from Saint Nicholas' by Clement Clarke Moore, first published in 1823.

The story follows a cynical girl who rediscovers the magic of the holiday season, told with acrobatics by a cast of 26 artists from around the world.

  • Aerial straps duo and hoop diving
  • Gravity-defying acrobatics and energetic dance
  • Lovable characters and holiday classics soundtrack
  • Created for families, all generations welcome
  • First full-scale holiday show by Cirque du Soleil

Questions

When does TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL start and end?

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL runs Sunday, 29 November 2026, 11:00.

Where is TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL?

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL takes place at Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen, 1 Theaterplein, Anvers.

How much are tickets for TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL?

Tickets for TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL cost from €44.88 on the official ticket shop.

What language is the show in?

The show is in English.

What is the show about?

It is inspired by the poem 'A Visit from Saint Nicholas' by Clement Clarke Moore.

The poem helped shape the modern image of Santa Claus.

The story follows a cynical girl who rediscovers the magic of the holiday season.

It is performed with acrobatics by 26 artists from around the world.

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Getting there

Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen, 1 Theaterplein, 2000 Anvers, Antwerpen, BE

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