Puerto Vallarta: Cirque du Soleil LÚDŌ & Gourmet Dinner

Acrobats Suspended Over Water: Cirque du Soleil's $200M Theater Opens in Puerto Vallarta

You get a gourmet dinner timed to a 75-minute Cirque du Soleil production in a custom-built aquatic theater, with acrobats performing in and above water from a 360-degree perspective. Theater access, all taxes, and parking are included. Arrive an hour early, expect high-volume sound and strobe effects, and know this is a VidantaWorld resort experience, not a walk-up ticket.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Cirque du Soleil LUDÕ show

• Arrive at BON Luxury Theme Park
• Have dinner one hour before show
• Watch 75-minute Cirque du Soleil LUDÕ show

The experience

Hands grip the air. Bodies twist and float. Then you realize they're moving above water: real water, inside a theater built specifically for this moment. Cirque du Soleil LÚDŌ opens in 2027 at VidantaWorld's BON Luxury Theme Park in Nuevo Vallarta, and the 75-minute show is built around a $200-million aquatic stage that lets you watch acrobats from every angle, including from below the surface itself. It's not a traditional circus tent with a ring. It's a 360-degree immersive space where the performance wraps around you.

The evening starts an hour before the show begins. You arrive at the theater, find your seat, and a gourmet dinner comes to you, not a concession stand meal, but a full culinary experience designed to match the spectacle. The story follows Ludovico, a theater director who wakes in a cenote deep in the Mexican jungle and begins to rediscover the power of play through moments from his own life. International artists move through acrobatics, water sequences, and theatrical moments that don't pause or reset. The whole thing runs straight through without intermission, so the pacing never lets you settle into passive watching. High-volume music and strobe lighting are constant, which matters if you're sensitive to either.

This is exclusive to VidantaWorld resort guests. You can't buy a ticket as a day visitor. The park itself is designed for low density, which means you're not navigating crowds the way you would at a traditional theme park. Parking is included, and the entire venue is wheelchair accessible. Arrive 60 minutes before your dinner time so you're not rushing through the grounds. Children under 3 aren't recommended, and if you have cardiovascular concerns, check with your doctor first. The intensity of the show is real.

What’s included

Your evening includes theater access, a gourmet dinner served one hour before the show begins, parking at BON Luxury Theme Park, and all taxes and fees. The 75-minute Cirque du Soleil LÚDŌ performance is part of your experience, along with access to the 360-degree aquatic theater designed specifically for this production.

Options for this experience

7 options

Experiencia Balcón Show17:00, 19:00 and 20:45Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes. Theater access: 45 minutes before the show. It is recommended to arrive 60 minutes before theater access.

Balcón Premium with Champagne and Canapés17:00, 19:00 and 20:45Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes. Balcón Premium Champagne Tapas: Half a bottle of champagne per person; gourmet appetizers (7 canapés). Theater access: 45 minutes before the show. It is recommended to arrive 60 minutes before theater access.

Premium Seat with Champagne and Canapés17:00, 19:00 and 20:45Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes. Premium Seat: Champagne Tapas: Preferred seating on the main level; half a bottle of champagne per person; gourmet appetizers (7 canapés). Theater access: 10 minutes before dinner. It is recommended to arrive 60 minutes before theater access.

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Show & Dinner Experience17:00, 19:00 and 20:45Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes. Show & Dinner Experience: three-course dinner; half a bottle of champagne per person during dinner. Theater access: 10 minutes before dinner. It is recommended to arrive 60 minutes before theater access.

VIP Experience: Show and Dinner17:00, 19:00 and 20:45Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes. VIP Experience: Show and Dinner: gourmet three-course dinner with unlimited champagne during dinner; preferred seating; cocktail and commemorative gift. Theater access: 15 minutes before dinner. It is recommended to arrive 60 minutes before theater access.

New Year's Eve Show BalconyAvailable from 31 DecDuration: 4 hours 15 minutes. Balcony Premium Champagne Tapas: half a bottle of champagne; gourmet appetizers (7 canapés). New Year's Eve Party: celebration party until 02:00 AM with international open bar (following the dinner show).

VIP dinner for the New Year's Eve showAvailable from 31 DecDuration: 4 hours 15 minutes. VIP Experience: Show and Dinner: gourmet three-course dinner with unlimited champagne during dinner; preferred seating; cocktail and commemorative gift. New Year's Eve Party: celebration party until 2:00 AM with international open bar (following the dinner show).

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 17:00, 19:00 and 20:45

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by LUDÕ

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying at a VidantaWorld resort and want a high-production theatrical experience that combines fine dining with acrobatics: the custom-built aquatic stage and immersive format are what make this different from a traditional Cirque show, and the gourmet dinner timing removes the need to eat separately.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

When does Cirque du Soleil LÚDŌ open in Puerto Vallarta?

The show opens in 2027 at VidantaWorld's BON Luxury Theme Park in Nuevo Vallarta.

How long is the show?

The performance is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.

What's included in the ticket?

Theater access, a gourmet dinner served before the show, all taxes and fees, and parking.

Can I buy a ticket if I'm not staying at a VidantaWorld resort?

No, this is an exclusive experience for resort guests only.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How much time should I plan for the full experience?

Plan for one hour of dinner plus 75 minutes of show, plus arriving 60 minutes early to the park.

Are there any restrictions I should know about?

The show is not recommended for children under 3, people with poor cardiovascular health, or those with sensory sensitivities to loud music and strobe lighting.

Can infants attend?

Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult's lap during the performance.