What Is Cirque Italia – Water Circus?
Cirque Italia is an Italian-inspired traveling circus, established in 2012 by Manuel Rebecchi, who hails from a renowned circus family (cirqueitalia.com). Its Water Circus is a unique spectacle featuring a water-filled stage—capable of holding around 35,000 gallons—allowing performers to dazzle audiences amidst rain curtains, fountains, bubbles, lasers, and even appearances by mermaids or dinosaur-like figures (cirqueitalia.com, YouTube).
Expect a fusion of high-energy acts: aerial acrobatics, contortion, hand balancing, BMX tricks, roller-skating stunts, plus cinematic theatrics full of fluid motion and visual surprise (cirqueitalia.com, YouTube).
Touring Units & Upcoming Dates
Cirque Italia currently runs several tour units:
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Silver Unit
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Gold Unit
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Platinum Unit
Upcoming 2025 Dates:
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Silver Unit: Waterloo IA (July 25–28), Coralville IA (Aug 1–4), Davenport IA (Aug 8–11), Springfield IL (Aug 15–18), Peoria IL (Aug 22–25), Champaign IL (Aug 29–Sep 1) (cirqueitalia.com).
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Gold Unit: Mays Landing NJ (Aug 1–3), Freehold NJ (Aug 8–10), Lawrenceville NJ (Aug 22–24), Exton PA (Aug 29–31), York PA (Sep 5–7) (cirqueitalia.com).
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Platinum Unit (in Canada): Thunder Bay ON (Aug 1–4), Winnipeg MB (Aug 8–18), Regina SK (Aug 22–25), Edmonton AB (Aug 29–Sep 8) (cirqueitalia.com, platinum.cirqueitalia.com).
Other tour legs (like Gold earlier dates) are active in regions such as Midwest US—Fort Wayne, MI and others—during the summer months (gold2.cirqueitalia.com, tickets.cirqueitalia.com).
What to Expect & Notes
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The Water Circus has been described as the first "water circus" in the U.S., blending visual spectacle with aquatic stagecraft under one big top (YouTube, cirqueitalia.com).
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Reviews are mixed. Some praise the dazzling stunts and originality, while others criticize mismatched expectations—some audience members reported fewer fantastical elements (like mermaids or dinosaurs) than advertised (Reddit).
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Water Stage | 35,000-gallon dynamic stage with rain curtains, jets, bubbles, lasers |
| Style | European-inspired acrobatics, high energy, theatrical elements |
| Tour Units | Silver, Gold (US), Platinum (Canada) |
| Upcoming | Multiple locations across US and Canada in mid-late 2025 |
Would you like help finding a ticket link for a specific city or more details about a performance near you?
Great! It sounds like you're interested in finding tickets for upcoming Cirque Italia – Water Circus performances. Here’s the latest on their tour schedule, and where you can grab tickets:
Upcoming Water Circus Performances & Ticket Info
Water Circus Platinum Unit (Canada)
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Thunder Bay, ON — August 1–4, 2025
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Winnipeg, MB — August 8–18, 2025
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Regina, SK — August 22–25, 2025
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Edmonton, AB — August 29–September 8, 2025
(cirqueitalia.com, platinum.cirqueitalia.com)
Water Circus Silver Unit (USA – Midwest)
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Waterloo, IA — July 25–28, 2025
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Coralville, IA — August 1–4, 2025
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Davenport, IA — August 8–11, 2025
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Springfield, IL — August 15–18, 2025
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Peoria, IL — August 22–25, 2025
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Champaign, IL — August 29–September 1, 2025
(cirqueitalia.com)
Water Circus Gold Unit (USA – East Coast)
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Mays Landing, NJ — August 1–3, 2025
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Freehold, NJ — August 8–10, 2025
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Lawrenceville, NJ — August 22–24, 2025
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Exton, PA — August 29–31, 2025
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York, PA — September 5–7, 2025
(cirqueitalia.com)
Where to Buy Tickets
You can purchase tickets directly from Cirque Italia’s official ticketing pages:
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Silver Unit Tickets – via their Silver tour tickets page
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Gold Unit Tickets – via their Gold tour tickets page
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Platinum Unit Tickets – via the Platinum tour page
(cirqueitalia.com, platinum.cirqueitalia.com)
For assistance such as ADA seating or ticket recovery, you can contact their Ticket Office at 941-704-8572.(cirqueitalia.com)
Quick Reference Table
| Unit | Location(s) | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | Thunder Bay → Edmonton (Canada) | Aug 1–Sep 8, 2025 |
| Silver | Iowa & Illinois (USA Midwest) | Jul 25–Sep 1, 2025 |
| Gold | New Jersey & Pennsylvania (USA East) | Aug 1–Sep 7, 2025 |
Let me know if you're looking for a specific city, need help comparing dates, or want to discuss ticket price ranges or seating—happy to assist!
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