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.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
4:00 pm.
Ages
All ages (ticket required for all patrons)
Neighborhood
Downtown Raleigh
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.
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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.
Links & Contact
Run by North Carolina Symphony
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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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