Under a custom-built Big Top in Casa de Campo, Cirque du Soleil brings its acclaimed touring circus show KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities to Madrid for the first time. Set in a late-19th-century inventor's workshop, this steampunk spectacle follows a character known as the Seeker as mechanical curiosities and otherworldly performers collide.
What it is
Created and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS premiered in Montreal in 2014 and has since toured more than 40 cities worldwide, drawing over 6 million spectators across more than 3,000 performances. The show follows the Seeker, who unlocks a hidden cabinet of curiosities and stumbles into a parallel world where the impossible becomes routine.
Fifty artists perform aerial acts, acrobatics, and contortion inside a steampunk-inspired set built from gears, pulleys, and brass machinery. Characters emerge one by one from the inventor's imagination, each act revealing a new curiosity within the workshop's mechanical world, staged beneath the Big Top's 360-degree rigging.
Sets are designed by Stéphane Roy and costumes by Philippe Guillotel, longtime Cirque du Soleil collaborators known for the company's most visually distinctive productions. The result is a fully immersive world where the boundary between performer, machine, and audience keeps shifting.
Why it's worth attending
This is KURIOS's first staging in Madrid, even though Cirque du Soleil has performed in the city twenty times since 1998. It's also the closing stop on the show's 2026 Spanish tour, following runs in Sevilla, Bilbao, Málaga, Alicante, and Barcelona. Critics worldwide have praised its visual inventiveness, making it one of the company's most acclaimed touring productions in recent years.
Practical info
Arrive up to 90 minutes before showtime to explore the areas around the Big Top. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible seating available. Nearest metro stops are Lago (L10) and Puerta del Ángel (L6); Madrid-Príncipe Pío cercanías station is also close by.
FAQ
Where is KURIOS performed in Madrid?
KURIOS is staged under a custom Big Top at Escenario Puerta del Ángel, in the Casa de Campo fairground (Paseo del Embarcadero, 28011 Madrid). The nearest metro stations are Lago (Line 10) and Puerta del Ángel (Line 6), both a short walk from the venue.
How much do KURIOS tickets cost in Madrid?
Tickets start from €49, with the final price varying by date, showtime, and seating category. Tickets are sold through the official Cirque du Soleil website for the Madrid run, which opened for general sale in early March 2026.
How long does KURIOS last?
The show runs approximately 125 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission. Doors to the Big Top area typically open up to 90 minutes before the performance for those who want to arrive early.
What are the KURIOS Madrid show dates and times?
KURIOS runs from 30 October to 7 December 2026 at Escenario Puerta del Ángel. Showtimes vary by day, including matinees on Mondays and Sundays and evening performances Tuesday through Saturday.
Is KURIOS suitable for children?
Yes, KURIOS is recommended for all ages. For comfort and safety, children over 2 years old need their own ticket; children under 2 can sit on a parent's lap for the full performance.
