Events

Cirque du Soleil KOOZA

Sunday, October 20th

 

KOOZA combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, while exploring fear, identity, recognition and power. The Innocent’s journey brings him into contact with comic characters from an electrifying world full of surprises.

 

Cirque du Soleil’s first international stage show was held under the Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier in 1987. Since then Cirque has returned to their roots in city time and time again. KOOZA will mark the first time since 2014 that Cirque has regaled audiences at the Pier.

 

As a longtime supporter of the Ed Foundation, Cirque du Soleil has generously donated tickets to raise funding for our students. All proceeds from tickets purchased using the SMEF link below go directly to the Ed Foundation.

100% of tickets purchased through SMEF go to the Ed Foundation!

How much are tickets?

$125 each – no tax or ticketing fees

How do I purchase tickets?

CLICK HERE to purchase from the Ed Foundation. 100% of proceeds go to the Ed Foundation. The tickets will then be emailed to you directly.

How does seating work?

Cirque du Soleil generously donated 150 tickets for KOOZA Santa Monica to raise money for our students. Our seating block can be found HERE. We will assign seats from our reserved block on a first-come, first-served basis.

Does the cost of my entire ticket benefit the Ed Foundation?

Yes! Cirque du Soleil generously donated 150 tickets to The Santa Monica Ed Foundation to show support for our public schools.

Where do I park?

You have several options that are various distances from the Big Top and at different price points. The closest options is to park at the Pier. You can also utilize Beach Parking Lot 1 North for $15. There are also several public parking structures within walking distance to the Pier.

What address do I give a ride share vehicle?

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 

There is a drop off area located close to the Big Top’s main entrance.

How long is the show?

KOOZA is a 100 minutes long performance excluding a 25 minutes intermission.

Is KOOZA appropriate for kids?

“Like most of Cirque du Soleil shows, KOOZA is meant to entertain the whole family. That being said, it does contain loud noises and some dark scenes.”

Is there a trailer I can preview?

Check out the official KOOZA promo trailer on YouTube.

Cirque du Soleil’s History with Santa Monica

Cirque du Soleil made its first United States debut at the opening of the Los Angeles Festival in 1987. The Big Top first set ground at the beautiful and iconic Santa Monica Pier for its first international staged-show in 1987 which led to a turning point in the growth of Cirque du Soleil. The performance received such a warm welcome that it was followed by a tour of California which brought an incredible visibility for Cirque du Soleil. Since then, the company returned with 10 different productions over the years to a location that became a favorite tour residency destination. Cirque du Soleil will visit the Santa Monica Pier for the first time since 2014 with anticipation. 

(from PacPark press release April 2024)