OVO: The vibrant Cirque du Soleil show set to light up the Arena Porte de la Chapelle in November 2026

After Alegria, the Cirque du Soleil is bringing its latest show to Paris: OVO. The performances will take place from November 26 to 29, 2026 at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle. Perfectly suited for children, this show immerses the entire family in an unexpected world teeming at our feet—a bustling ecosystem inhabited by clandestine creatures. When a mysterious egg appears right in the middle of their universe, the insects are left in awe before this strange object that appears to be an inexplicable enigma.

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A vibrant show bursting with color, energy, and breathtaking acrobatics that mimic insect talents, set to an upbeat live soundtrack inspired by lively Brazilian rhythms. Spend a few hours immersed in the heart of this joyful colony, where you'll encounter bouncing crickets, graceful butterflies, a balancing dragonfly, juggling ants, and contortionist spiders — all performing exceptional, dreamlike feats.

As a newly arrived fly falls head over heels for a lively ladybug, a playful love story unfolds at the heart of the show, brought to life through immersive sets and vibrant costumes. The stage design draws inspiration from the structures that certain insects use to build their nests and colonies, with a set that transforms into a forest, a cave, or a cozy home. An enormous egg also makes a dramatic entrance amidst a swarm of tiny creatures.