Cirque du Soleil’s hit show Corteo is adding seven extra performances to its Auckland season this October.

Tickets have been selling fast, and this extension gives Coasties even more chances to experience the magic.

This is the first time Corteo has come to New Zealand, and Auckland is the only stop.

The show opens at Spark Arena on 30 October, with 13 performances now confirmed. No further shows will be added.

Created by Daniele Finzi Pasca, Corteo blends acrobatics, comedy and theatre in a story imagined by a clown.

It’s joyful, poetic, and full of surprises.

The action plays out on a central stage with the audience on both sides.

It’s a setup that makes you feel part of the show.

The scale is huge.

There are over 50 artists on stage, eight musicians, six comedians, and costumes that take eight hours to iron each day.

The show has travelled to 30 countries and been seen by more than 12 million people.

For locals, it’s a rare chance to see a world-class spectacle just down the motorway.

Families, theatre lovers, and anyone after something unforgettable will find it well worth the trip.

Tickets go on sale to Club Cirque members from 9am on Thursday 22 May.

TEG Live, Spark Arena and Ticketmaster presales begin Tuesday 27 May at 10am.

General sales open Thursday 29 May at 10am via cirquedusoleil.com/corteo

The season is strictly limited.

Once these 13 shows are done, that’s it.

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