Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, returns to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena from January 4 to January 7, 2024, just in time for the city’s vibrant downtown winter scene. The show’s return marks the 14th time Cirque du Soleil has toured to Detroit.

With seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all thrillingly adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray into a brand new creative territory – the ice – CRYSTAL takes audiences on an unforgettable journey into the vivid and whimsical world of imagination.

Watch the CRYSTAL trailer here.

Since 2017, CRYSTAL has dazzled more than 1.9 million people in over 130 cities worldwide, blending the art of skating with adrenaline-inducing acrobatics and aerial feats.“CRYSTAL really pushes the boundaries of possibility within the circus arts. The show highlights Cirque du Soleil’s creativity in a new way and encourages audiences to find the magic of the everyday,” says Robert Tannion, Artistic Director, CRYSTAL. “Every time you watch, there’s something new to see and experience. We’re thrilled to bring the show back to Detroit this winter!”

The show is suitable for all ages.

Fun Facts

• CRYSTAL is Cirque du Soleil’s 42nd creation and the company’s very first acrobatic experience on ice.
• Since its creation in 2017, the show has toured to over 130 cities in 15 different countries, including Canada, the US, the UK, Mexico, France, Germany, and more/
• This one-of-a-kind performance features seven traditional circus acts, including trapeze, hand-to-hand, Banquine, aerial straps, hand-to-trapeze, juggling, and hand balancing – all thrillingly adapted to be performed on ice!
• CRYSTAL is the first Cirque du Soleil production that uses real snow – the team makes approximately 300 snowballs each week.