Cirque Holiday Pops
This family-friendly holiday show pairs live orchestral music with Cirque de la Symphonie's high-flying acrobatics. Audiences experience festive cheer, symphonic classics, and visual stage performances conducted by Sophie Mok.
What to Expect
High-flying acrobatics set to holiday classics with the North Carolina Symphony.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (ticket required for all patrons)
Neighborhood
Downtown Raleigh
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
North Carolina Symphony
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of orchestral music and circus acts
Vibe
Festive and spectacular
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 4:00 pm.
- Parking: A drop-off lane on Lichtin Plaza (via South Street) is for drop-off and pick-up only. No waiting or parking.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating is available in the orchestra and lower balcony, supported by free assistive listening headsets and accessible parking.
Tips & Advice
- Bring shelf-stable proteins like canned chicken, tuna or peanut butter for the food drive, and you'll get a coupon toward a January concert.
- Carry only a small clutch or wallet, since bags larger than 12 by 12 by 10 inches, including backpacks, aren't allowed.
- Use the Lichtin Plaza drop-off lane from South Street, entering and leaving with right turns only, and don't wait or park there.
- Coming from Wilmington Street, continue to Lenoir, turn left onto Salisbury, then left onto South Street to reach the drop-off lane.
- Request group seats with the group form; no payment is due upfront, and the symphony contacts you within 48 hours to confirm.
Special Events & Promotions
- All-new Cirque show this season.
- Food drive at every Cirque Holiday Pops concert; donors get a coupon toward a January concert.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this show good for kids?
Yes, it's a family-friendly holiday show.
What is the show like?
It's an all-new show. The North Carolina Symphony, conducted by Sophie Mok, plays holiday classics while Cirque de la Symphonie performs high-flying acrobatics.
What should I bring for the food drive?
Shelf-stable proteins like canned chicken, tuna or peanut butter are best. Donors get a coupon toward one of the symphony's January concerts.
What bags are allowed?
A small clutch or wallet is recommended. No bags larger than 12 x 12 x 10 inches are allowed, including backpacks, camera bags and oversized purses.
Where can I drop people off?
Use the drop-off lane on Lichtin Plaza, reached from South Street on the west side of the Martin Marietta Center. Right turns only, and vehicles can't wait or park there.
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