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Best Cirque Circus from October 10 - December 10

in Chicago

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Rosemont Theater

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Universoul Circus at Washington Park

Universoul Circus

The awe-inspiring UniverSoul Circus is heading on tour bringing the most electrifying and interactive single ring extravaganza under the big top. There's no doubt about it; the 243 year history of the modern circus has finally been reborn in the form of UniverSoul Circus, nationally recognized for its unique brand of high energy audience interaction and thrilling circus artistry.

Showing until Oct 14

Washington Park

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The Vampire Circus at Des Plaines Theatre

The Vampire Circus

We invite you to visit Dracula and his vampire circus for a breathtaking evening of thrills and spills, and if you're lucky you might leave a whole new person... Or creature of the night! Envisioned by Cirque Du Soleil alum, Francisco Santos, The Vampire Circus is a dramatic and horrifying spectacle that everyone is dying to see. A mix of cabaret, circus, and theater, attendees will witness many hair-raising acts, contortionists twisting in ways you've never seen, acrobats performing death-defying stunts, all headed by the leader of the circus, Dracula!

The Thorn at Auditorium Theatre

The Thorn

Prepare to be stunned and amazed as you see the story of God and humanity as you've never seen it before. The Thorn is often described as Cirque du Soliel meets Passion of the Christ, and it will take you less than a second to see why! With stunning displays from dancers, martial artists, and aerialists to name a few, God's story is told in the most breath-taking way