Cirque du Soleil has marked a triumphant return to the Royal Albert Hall - and it's showing until March.
It returned on Wednesday, January 14 2026, unveiling the glittering London premiere of OVO, one of the company’s most beloved productions.
The vibrant and high-energy show officially launches an extended 2026 run at the iconic venue, following exceptional public demand, and will continue performances until March 1, 2026.
Tickets for all shows are now available via the Cirque du Soleil website.
The red carpet event drew a host of high-profile guests from across the worlds of music, sport, fashion and entertainment.
Attendees included Olivia Dean, Sir Brian May, Erin O’Connor, Denise Van Outen, Dame Kelly Holmes, Stephen Mangan, Jodie Kidd, Danny O’Donoghue, Lee Mack, Tinie Tempah, Layton Williams, Chris Robshaw and Gethin Jones, alongside many other celebrities and VIPs. Excitement filled the venue as guests gathered to experience OVO in its newly reimagined form.
First created in 2009, OVO — meaning “egg” in Portuguese — returns to London with a bold restaging that introduces redesigned sets, new acrobatic sequences, original characters, additional costumes and refreshed musical arrangements.
The production features 60 elite acrobats and musicians representing 30 countries, supported by more than 100 cast and crew members, delivering a visually striking and emotionally uplifting theatrical spectacle.
Set within a thriving insect colony, OVO transports audiences into a colourful ecosystem populated by crickets, ants, butterflies, spiders and beetles.
The immersive staging is enhanced by oversized floral scenery and a dramatic nine-metre climbing wall.
At the heart of the narrative is a playful and tender love story between a quirky fly and a spirited ladybug, set in motion by the arrival of a mysterious egg that changes their world.
The show showcases a wide range of breathtaking circus disciplines, including aerial silks, Chinese poles, trampoline wall, contortion, foot juggling, cradle and slackwire, all performed to an energetic Brazilian-inspired score.
With its imaginative costumes, rich visual storytelling and infectious sense of joy, OVO celebrates curiosity, community and the beauty of biodiversity, captivating audiences of all generations.
The London engagement also represents a special homecoming for several British artists within the company.
These include Hammersmith-born clown Robin Beer, who appears as ‘The Voyager’; Lydia Harper from Warwick, who returns to the production as Artistic Director; and Birmingham-based acrobat and Cirque du Soleil performer Ramarni Levena, who takes on the role of a cricket.
Since its original premiere, OVO has delighted more than seven million spectators worldwide, earning acclaim for its warmth, wonder and exhilarating circus artistry.
The 2026 Royal Albert Hall run promises a refreshed and unforgettable interpretation of this fan favourite, offering a dazzling and immersive experience that continues to inspire and delight audiences night after night.
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