Santa Monica

Plan ahead to have an outstanding night at Cirque du Soleil! We recommend parking in specific lots depending on the time of your show, see parking information below for details and locations. We encourage the use of public transportation to avoid traffic delays.

Your show will start on time, we recommend arriving early due to the busy Santa Monica Pier area. Click below on your preferred mode of transport to get all the information:

Public Transportation
Walking
Biking
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Parking
Accessibility

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Plan your trip

LA Metro - Metro E Line

• Drop-off at the corner of 4th NB and Colorado FS
• The E Line runs every 8 minutes and passes through major city hubs.

Big Blue Bus

• Drop-off at Downtown SM Station (corner of 4th and Colorado)

Directions to main entry gate

• From Civic Center: 15 minutes
• From Lot 4S: 13 minutes
• From Downtown Santa Monica E Line Station: 12 minutes

When you arrive at the Pier, please follow the signage that will bring you to the Big Top!

Bicycle valet services are offered to Cirque du Soleil ticket holders at our main entry gate, and they open 2 hours before the show and 1 hour after. The bike valet services will only be available that for shows that start at 1p.m., 2p.m. or 4:30p.m. This service is free of charge!

Ride-hail services will use the passenger loading zone on Ocean Avenue north of Colorado Avenue for drop-off and pick-up.

As our Big Top is situated in the Pier’s parking lot, patrons attending the show are recommended to park in the following areas:

• Shows before 5pm: Parking Lot 4S – 12 min walk to the Big Top - parking fees
• Shows after 5pm: Civic Center Structure – 15 min walk to the Big Top - parking fees

If the parkings above are full, please see the Santa Monica website for other parking options.

Accessibility Shuttle:

Shuttles will run 2h before the show and 1h after for patrons with mobility needs.

The pick-up points vary on showtime:

Show starts before 5pm:

Shuttle passes through the Parking Lot 4S:
During weekend matinee performances shuttles will pick patrons up on Bay Street, on the south side just east of the turnaround loop at Ocean Front Walk.

Show starts after 5pm:

Shuttle passes through the Civic Center Structure:
The shuttle will pick patrons up from the Civic Center Parking Structure on the westbound side of Civic Center Drive just past the intersection with Avenida Mazatlán (at the southwest corner of the parking structure by the elevators).

ADA Parking:
There will be ADA parking in both Civic Centre and Lot 4S where the shuttle passes. There is also a drop-off for patrons with mobility needs on site at the pier, directly in Lot 1N in front of the Big Top. Please follow signage to get there and make sure to arrive early!

Take Advantage of these Santa Monica Pier Deals Ahead of KOOZA

The Santa Monica Pier is one of Southern California’s most iconic entertainment destinations, home to over a dozen restaurants, shops, and the world-famous Pacific Park. The Pier is open and accessible 7-days-a-week, all year-round. The amusement park, shops, and restaurants hours and offerings vary. We have compiled all the basic information you need for planning a visit to the Santa Monica Pier.

Site Hours
The Big Top site opens 90 minutes before the show.

Box Office
Our box office will open one day before the premiere. Until then, you can get tickets at www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza.

Box Office Hours
Our box office is open Wednesday to Sunday*

Opens: 90 minutes before the first show of the day.
Closes: 30 minutes after the start of our last show of the day.

*Exceptions occur during certain holidays.

VIP Hours
The VIP area opens 60 minutes before show time.

Concession Hours
60 minutes before show time.
*No outside food and drink are permitted.

Temperature and Weather
The public area is outdoors and open to the elements. Inside the Big Top is temperature controlled.