Family-friendly Cirque du Soleil holiday show with acrobatics, aerial performances and live music, reimagining a Christmas classic.
Cirque du Soleil brings 'Twas the Night Before... to The Met Philadelphia on Sunday, December 27, 2026, at 3 PM. It's their first holiday show, a family-friendly production that puts a Cirque spin on a Christmas classic. The story follows a girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays, and it's built around the kind of acrobatics and aerial work the company is known for, with live music running throughout.
Since it's a holiday show, it's geared toward all ages, so it works as a family outing. The plot is simple enough to follow regardless of who you bring: a girl finding her way back to the spirit of the season, surrounded by a cast of charming characters and a reimagined holiday soundtrack. Between the acrobatics and the music, it's a full production rather than a loose collection of acts.
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One practical thing to keep in mind is the timing. The show runs 85 minutes with no intermission, so you're in for the whole thing in one go. If you're planning to bring a larger group, there are group offers available. The performance is at 3 PM on a Sunday, which makes it a good afternoon option if you're already in the city for the holidays. Tickets are available through the official Cirque du Soleil site and Live Nation.
