Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before

Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Fox Theatre - Detroit

A girl who's over Christmas. Twenty-six artists who can make the impossible look effortless. That's the unlikely combination behind 'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil, a holiday production built for people who want more than another seasonal sing-along.

Inspired by A Visit from Saint Nicholas, the story follows a young girl rediscovering the joy of the season. Cirque tells it through movement, acrobatics, and a soundtrack that reinvents Christmas favorites. An aerial straps duo, hoop diving, hair suspension, and dance give the production several different ways to surprise an audience. The thrill is physical: watching a performer commit to a difficult movement in front of you, knowing there isn't a second take. The emotional side comes from a character who has to find her way back to wonder.

Friday night is a good excuse to do something memorable together. Instead of another dinner followed by a screen, make Detroit's Fox Theatre the destination. A longtime Cirque fan can come for the artistry, while someone who loves holiday music has familiar sounds to enjoy in unexpected arrangements. The mixture makes this an inviting choice even for people who don't usually think of acrobatics as Christmas entertainment.

'Twas the Night Before… plays December 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM. See what seats are available and start your weekend with a holiday show that takes a different route to joy.