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Cirque du Soleil, 448 Epsom Road, Flemington VIC 3031, Australia
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Due to the train service being unavailable on show days (Flemington Racecourse Station), guests have the option to access the event via bus and tram.
Public transportation is strongly recommended
Big Top is conveniently accessible via Epsom Road.
On-site parking costs $30 and must be paid by card at the entrance. Guests can park as much as 1 hour and 45 minutes before the show starts. Guests participating in pre-show Experiences will be able to park 2 hours before the show.
Please be advised that parking has a time limit, which requires guests to leave no later than one hour after the show ends.
VIP Experience
The VIP area opens 60 minutes before the show and 25 minutes during intermission.
VIP + Backstage Experience
Arrival: Please arrive 1 hour and 45 minutes before showtime to collect your Backstage Experience passes at the box office.
- Part 1 – Backstage Experience: Begins 1 hour and 30 minutes before showtime (approx. 30 minutes).
- Part 2 – VIP Experience: Enjoy your exclusive 1‑hour VIP experience before the show and 25 minutes during intermission.
- Part 3 – Post‑Show Access: After the show, please stay at your seat—our host will guide you to the meeting point for the final part of your backstage experience.
Backstage Tour
Please arrive 1 hour and 45 minutes before showtime to collect your Backstage Experience passes at the box office.
- Part 1 of the Backstage experience will begin 1 hour and 30 minutes before showtime for 30 minutes
- Part 2 of the backstage experience will take place after the show. Stay at your seat, our host will guide you to the meeting point.
Meet our Artists
The session will take place after the show and will last approximately 20 minutes.
The entire circus grounds and on-site amenities are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Under the Big Top, easily accessible seats and specific wheelchair spaces are also reserved.
If you need further assistance please contact us or reach out to our guest experience teams on site.
- No outside food or drinks allowed: water refill stations available, empty bottles allowed.
- Bag check policy in place
- Firearms
- Knives
- Large professional cameras
- Temperature: The public area is outdoors and open to the elements. Inside the Big Top is temperature controlled.
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Email Sender: tickets@cirquedusoleil.com
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