The move, which comes amid a cultural push, could see the entertainment group establish a regional training academy and an office space.
The agreement has been struck between Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and it intends to pave the way to bring award-winning and stunning performances to the Gulf region. Performing arts within the Kingdom have rapidly expanded since the establishment of the Ministry of Culture 2018.
A number of new shows by the renowned entertainment group will play in Saudi Arabia, including the new Cirque du Soleil touring shows, The Illusionist, Now You See Me, Paw Patrol Live – Race to Rescue, Trolls Live! and Blue Man Group World Tour are set to play in Saudi Arabia.
Since 2018, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has performed six shows in Saudi Arabia, the latest of which was Messi10 – a performance that honoured the famous Argentinian football player Lionel Messi – and was held in November during Riyadh Season 2021.
