Duane D.

Great show tonight! This is the traveling version of Cirque Du Soleil. If you have never seen one of these, it is a combination of circus and theater. There is music, singing and dancing--combined with thrilling stunts and acrobatics. Some of the stunts are traditional circus stuff, like trapeze or high wire walking. Others are more unique, like this year's big addition: BMX bike stunts. Wow! There is an underlying "story" that I understood pieces of, but it really doesn't matter. I love the circus entertainment aspects with some comedy mixed in. Although this is in a "tent," it is very nice. The A/C works great and the bathrooms are portable, but the nicest portable restrooms I've seen. I should say that we got our tickets from Yelp as part of a promotion. However, when we arrived, the signs offered "seat upgrades" for a nominal cost. We opted to do this for $15 per ticket and landed seats in the center of the front section, just 7 rows back. Not only was the location good, but the VIP section seats are padded and have a bit more room. If you can get into this section for a reasonable cost, I highly recommend it. The Volta show is definitely worth seeing! Give it a try.

Dr. Richard M.

Went to Friday 8 pm show under the big tent at the greyhound race track. Good view from most seats. The show was about 2 hours with a 25 minute intermission. The performers were fantastic. Tumbling, high wire tightrope, bicycle stunts, comedy, dancing, and a amazing women who danced In the air with a wire supported by only her scalp. Parking was well organized, but I was disappointed by the $20 fee for about 3 hours. We are not at Universal Studios. Another disappointment were the prices of drinks and snacks. They were also unreasonable. $9 for popcorn. $12 for a bottle of domestic beer. All told it is a show not to be missed.

Laura M.

These show tickets were a birthday gift to me and my very first ever Cirque Du Soleil show. I have wanted to go to one of these shows for years! It did not disappoint! It was on the edge of your seat exciting from beginning to end! My husband & I had our jaw open much of the evening. The amount of talented individuals is just incredible. The show is as if a circus & broadway combined. There was a storyline that I totally didn't follow. I don't think it was even needed. It didn't matter because the show was absolutely incredible! There was also some comedy mixed in the show. We didn't have any problems parking as others have stated. We actually found it quite easy. We found parking to be extremely organized with people directing you. We parked and walked the short walk over to the tent. Although , it did cost $20 to park. We also didn't run out early for fear of traffic. We left after the show and walked to our car. The only problem we encountered was on the main road once you left the parking lot. People were u-turning all over the place to get to the highway. I think they should've had some traffic cops on that road directing cars. The tent was beautiful, all the colors, lighting and costumes were all beautiful! There was one round stage in the middle and I think wherever you were seated would be a good view. They did offer upgraded seats for a fee. I had amazing seats and we got really lucky. The entire row was empty next to me and behind us. I just moved over a seat and we had plenty of room. My only complaint would be the unreasonable prices for parking,drinks and snacks! Everything is extremely overpriced!!! People are already paying High ticket prices to see the show and I think the other fees could be more reasonably priced!! $20 to park for a 2 hour show is a bit much! We are not parking all day in Disney World!

Michele R.

First and foremost I want to thank Yelp for the tickets! I've always wanted to go to Cirque Du Soleil, and it definitely lived up to its expectations. My jaw was on the floor the entire show. So much talent! Highly recommend. The tent was very cozy and you could see the stage from all sides. We lucked out and had a full row to ourselves, but if you end up sitting next to someone, get ready for a tight squeeze. As for the drinks, I had the most expensive cup of Woodbridge wine in my life. If you don't know, a bottle of that wine is roughly $8 to $10. I paid $12 for the cup. But it was all about the experience, so treat yoself. My friend had a mixed drink and we both agreed that people should just stick to beer or wine since you can't water them down. Parking was a breeze and we were in and out no problem. $20. Also, don't be afraid of the elegant Porta potties, they're actually not too shabby! ;)

Selmy B.

Great show truly enjoyable with tons of acrobatic twirls. Every seat was a good seat. However, air conditioner was strong so bring a sweater. We had heard parking was an issue so we got here an hour early and found it to be an organized process. Bring cash - $20.00 for parking is paid to the attendants as you pull into the lot. Wear comfortable shoes for the parking is across then behind the big shows tents. You will walk across the street then the full perimeter of the tents to get to the front entrance. We found the process smooth and orderly. There is handicap parking by the entrance area. You walk into the concession area and if you are hungry pretzels are $7 each, nacho and cheese is $12 and water bottle are $5. There is alcohol but a cup with wine is $12 and a vodka drink was pricey at $19. The popcorn is probably the best deal a bag at $12 but you get free refills. When the show was over all the concession areas including the souvenirs were also closed. The bathrooms are worth noting as they were real flushing toilets. Soap and water station was all working too. In the tent, the lighting, stage and music were excellent and very technologically dynamic. Overall, a really fun show and the BMX finale was thrilling. Lots of talent!

Emily M.

Wow wow wow! Amazing! I love all the Cirque Du Soliel shows but this one had some moments with me on the edge of my seat.... insane! I don't want to give away any details but these are incredibly talented people! Didn't notice any issues with sound or lighting throughout the performance. You can tell they rehearse it all to the second. This review is not based on the $20 parking fee, the portable bathrooms, or anything to that nature because I recognize that it is a traveling show so that would be unfair. This review is based solely on the show and performers. Super glad I got the chance to see it!

Joy X.

This was a ton of fun to watch human powered machines jump through hoops/rings at least 10 ft. high while doing perfect mid air acrobatic moves and landing smoothly on their feet. Also, another favorite was being mesermized by professional Japanese double dutch dancers with glow in the dark clothes move their feet rhythmically in such a fast manner to their dance routine that they turned into blurs! I really loved the soundtrack (M83) and live singing. I would listen to M83 on their own since they're already one of my favorite artists! The costumes and makeup definitely had a Hunger Games crossed with Running Man feel. I didn't want to cough up $20 (Thanks Yelp for tip!) for PARKING 2/5, since felt it was exhorbant and sneakily parked car at Save A Lot at own risk (Success: car didn't get towed or stolen!) and walked quarter mile to venue. CONCESSION 2/5: My hubs wanted to get a Double Vodka Tonic and it was a ridiculous $19 mediocre drink! Popcorn was $9, refilled twice ($4.50/bag), so if you break it down, you'll feel better about paying that much for it or at least that's what I tell myself. If you're not in mood to pay $5 for a bottle of water, there was a water station in some tent entrances. As others noted, concession is more than theater prices, but didn't deduct a star. I did love that we were so close to the stage to the point beads of sweat could've hit us and and continued to be in awe of these incredible athletes! There were a lot of other different PERFORMANCES 4/5 that were captivating and don't want to spoil! Thank you, Yelp, for the amazing tickets. However, I'm not sure I would have bought these tickets on my own at $100 a pop!

Shuné D.

This was an amazing show! It had a cute story line with incredible acrobatics. A lot of great talent here! The comedy skits (with solo "Clown" dude) in between the main storyline are cute and hilarious. This is located on the northern end of Nebraska Avenue and waters. Beware that there is paid parking for this event ranging between $15-$20. We went for the $15 option. Once you find parking, walking there is pretty easy as they have many parking/traffic directors for cars and pedestrians. The food and drink at this event are a bit pricey. For example, water was about $5 and everything else was in the double digits. The restrooms at this location are located at the exterior of the tent. They're the fanciest porter potties I've ever used at any event. They were clean and actually flushed. They have sinks to wash your hands just outside of them. They have AC in this tent with AC ducting built-in which made it a bit chilly, but in a good way. Overall a great and organized set up and show!

Debbie T.

We went to the opening of Cirque. We had a spectacular time. The tents are set up within the Tampa dog track. Driving up they are massive and constantly change colors. Parking is $20. Bring cash for this as they only have one mobile credit card machine and you will block the flow of the line. It was opening night and we were greeted with multiple appetizers like cheese on a stick, baked Mack and cheese and an assortment of yummy cocktails. They handed out packets of emergency red rubber noses and had a display got makeup and pictures. They had a trio playing drums during the cocktail time. Inside the tent there is s snack stand. Prices are high. $14 for a small bag of popcorn that you can refill. $5 bottled water. There is a store to buy mugs T-shirts etc. the stage is round surrounded by the seats. The seats are snug. You will become friends with those around you. Port a potties are outside. The show was outstanding. A mix of comedy, gymnastics, rollerskating and bmx bike jumps. There is a lady suspended by her hair, tumblers and singing. There is not a bad seat in the tent. There is alot of audience participation. The show is 2 1/2 hours long with s 20 minute intermission. Recommend. Not to be missed.

Leah M.

This was my first Cirque Du Soleil and it was amazing!!!!!! Between the acrobatic acts and the bmx bikes that they were riding I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! It was so much fun to watch and they were so athletic and their abilities were just has dropping! I would highly recommend this show if you are looking for a night out. The stunts were just incredible and I was nervous for them it because they were so dangerous! Great night and wonderful show!!!

Lara T.

I have been to probably 10 different Cirque du soleil shows, resident shows and travelling shows. I have to say this is the best travelling show that I have seen by cirque du soleil. I am a huge fan of the acrobatic acts and this show had an abundance of them, and they were all top notch. The agility, strength and endurance of these athletes is wonderful to watch. The timing involved is so precise, especially the fantastic BMX act for the grand finale. As with most cirque shows there is a storyline and plot, this one follows the story of a game show and its host's quest to be free. This lasted throughout the first half. There's a 25 min intermission and the second half, although not quite as electric as the first, didn't seem to follow the story line as much. The "announcer" of the game show who was also the resident "clown" was a fantastic physical comic and had the whole audience laughing especially the scene where he's doing the laundry. So now about the venue, it's set up in the parking lot of the Tampa greyhound track. The tent and set inside is so impressive for a travelling show that they set up and break down from city to city. The seats are a bit small and uncomfortable but you are on the edge of your seat the whole time any way. Even sitting on the side you had a good view of the stage as there's tons going on throughout the stage especially the finale. Now the parking situation is a bit difficult, there are hardly signs to indicate where to park, most parking is $20 and you still be have to walk around the entire gate to the front entrance. People did leave early because they wanted to get to their car to beat the car traffic from the parking lot. Overall it was a fantastic night out, the show was awesome and entertaining. Definitely recommend it, it's here for one more week in Tampa!

Jess H.

This was an incredible show. I was fortunate enough to receive tickets as a Yelp Elite perk, and I am so glad I was able to see it! High octane performances showcase the awe-inspiring acrobatics Cirque du Soleil is known for and are sure to keep anyone who sees it enthralled from start to finish. I didn't find it as emotionally impactful as the other Cirque performances I have seen (the story doesn't really flow compared to them), but there is no denying the entertainment value inherent in this show. Undoubtedly you'll experience jaw-dropping amazement at the beautiful, expert performance, and I strongly recommend it--especially if you've never had the privilege of seeing a Cirque show before.

Andrea Z.

Don't walk, run to go watch this show. It's fun, interactive and keeps you on your toes the entire night. It has a 20 minute intermission and a great concession. The show itself is unexpected and has all different components involved in it. I'm so glad I went and you will too!