O by Cirque du Soleil Tickets

Reviewed by the Las Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

Cirque's aquatic flagship at Bellagio: a 1.5-million-gallon pool swallows and reveals the stage under divers, swimmers and aerialists. Wed–Sun, 90 minutes, ages 5+.

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Is “O” Worth It? Honest Review, Tickets & Seating Tips

“O” is Cirque du Soleil's aquatic flagship, staged since 1998 in a Bellagio theater built around a 1.5-million-gallon pool. The stage floor rises and vanishes beneath the performers mid-act, so synchronized swimmers, divers and aerialists trade places with a fluidity no touring production can copy — it remains the show the other Vegas Cirques are measured against.

It is also the priciest of them: listed seats start around $119 and premium categories push past $300, so bargain-night math does not apply here. Center seats a few rows up read the pool's depth best, while the far side sections flatten the picture — they are the wrong place to save money. The show runs 90 minutes without intermission, Wednesday through Sunday at 7 and 9:30 PM (dark Monday and Tuesday), and the theater empties slowly, so don't book a tight dinner afterward. Ages 5 and up; cameras and anything bigger than a small purse are turned away at the door.

Insider tipBuy center sections a few rows up — from the far sides the pool reads as a flat sheet and you lose the depth that justifies the price. And plan a loose evening: the theater empties slowly, so a dinner reservation 15 minutes after curtain-fall is asking for stress.

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Venue

Bellagio

★★★★★

The five-star Bellagio sits in the heart of the Strip, pairing Italian-inspired elegance with its world-famous dancing fountains, a lush seasonal Conservatory, gourmet dining and a vast casino. A romantic, upscale base for couples and first-time visitors, from $158/night.

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3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

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Frequently asked questions

What days does “O” run?

Wednesday through Sunday at 7 and 9:30 PM, dark Monday and Tuesday, with occasional holiday matinees — check the calendar for your exact week rather than assuming.

Which seats are worth it?

Center sections a few rows above the pool level — the water work reads in three dimensions from there. The extreme side sections flatten the whole effect and are the last place to economize; the first rows sit in light spray range.

Can I bring a camera or a backpack?

No — cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited, and bags bigger than a small purse (roughly 9×5×2 inches) don't get in. Travel light; there is no bag check at the theater.

Is “O” okay for kids?

The minimum age is 5, and the show is visually gentle — but long dark stretches and sudden loud passages can rattle younger kids. Mystère is the easier first Cirque for a family.

Parking and arrival at Bellagio?

Bellagio self-parking runs $20–25 a day, valet $40. The O Theatre sits off the lobby near the Conservatory; arrive about 30 minutes early — seating is slow, and so is the exit afterward.