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“O” vs KÀ vs Mystère

Which Cirque du Soleil show should you see in Las Vegas?

Reviewed Prices and showtimes from live listings

The short answer

See “O” if you want the most spectacular night and the price is not the deciding factor. See KÀ if you want a story and staging on a colossal scale. See Mystère if you have young children with you or want classic Cirque for the lowest price of the three.

“O” vs KÀ vs Mystère at a glance

The practical details, side by side.

“O” vs KÀ vs Mystère: style, price, age limit, running time, venue and schedule
“O” KÀ Mystère
Best for Pure spectacleStory and stagecraftFamilies and value
Style Aquatic theatre and acrobaticsStory-led theatrical acrobaticsClassic circus arts with live music
Tickets from $126 $70 $60 Lowest price
Minimum age 5+ 3+ All ages Youngest admitted
Running time 90 min 90 min 90 min
Where Bellagio Las Vegas O Theater MGM Grand KÀ Theatre Treasure Island Hotel & Casino Mystère Theatre
Usual nights Wed–Sun No shows Mon, Tue Sat–Wed No shows Thu, Fri Fri–Tue No shows Wed, Thu
Usual showtimes 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM
In Las Vegas since 199820051993
Links Full details Full details Full details

Prices are the lowest listed starting price, not a live quote. Seats, dates and fees change the total — confirm it, and the age rules, with the ticket seller before paying.

Which is on while you are in town?

Performances over the next seven nights, in Las Vegas time. Shows take regular nights off, so this is often what settles it.

Showtimes for “O”, KÀ, and Mystère over the next seven nights
“O”KÀMystère
Tonight 6:30 PM9:00 PM No show 6:30 PM9:00 PM
Tomorrow 6:30 PM9:00 PM 4:30 PM7:00 PM 6:30 PM9:00 PM
Sunday 6:30 PM9:00 PM 4:30 PM7:00 PM 6:30 PM9:00 PM
Monday No show 6:00 PM8:30 PM 6:30 PM9:00 PM
Tuesday No show 6:00 PM8:30 PM 6:30 PM9:00 PM
Wednesday 6:30 PM9:00 PM 6:00 PM8:30 PM No show
Thursday 6:30 PM9:00 PM No show No show

Later dates are on each show's page: “O” schedule, KÀ schedule, Mystère schedule.

Head to head

Where they genuinely differ, and which we would pick on each count.

Spectacle

Our pick: “O”

“O” is built around water, and nothing else on the Strip looks like it. KÀ runs it close with moving platforms the size of a house. Mystère is the most traditional of the three — the wow comes from the performers rather than the machinery.

Story

Our pick: KÀ

KÀ is the only one with a plot you can follow from start to finish. “O” and Mystère are sequences of scenes and acts tied together by mood rather than narrative.

Families

Our pick: Mystère

Mystère is the easy choice with small children — it is the most playful and has the most forgiving age policy. KÀ suits older children who like adventure stories. “O” is beautiful but slower-paced, which can be a long sit for a five-year-old.

Which should you choose?

Find the description that sounds most like your group.

Choose “O” if…

Synchronised swimmers, divers and aerialists perform in, on and above a stage that turns from solid floor to deep pool and back again.

  • You want the one Vegas show people still talk about years later.
  • Atmosphere and imagery matter more to you than following a plot.
  • It is a special occasion and the ticket price is part of the plan.

Think twice if: you are watching the budget, or you want a clear story to follow.

Tickets open at Vegas.com.

Choose KÀ if…

An adventure about separated twins, told with martial arts, puppetry and giant moving platforms that tilt until the stage becomes a cliff face.

  • You like a story with heroes, villains and battles to follow.
  • Engineering on an enormous scale is as exciting to you as the acrobats.
  • You are bringing older children or teenagers who would be restless at something abstract.

Think twice if: loud battle scenes, darkness and pyrotechnics would bother someone in your group.

Tickets open at Vegas.com.

Choose Mystère if…

The original Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show — colourful, playful, big on strength and balance acts, with clowning that works for every age.

  • You are travelling with young children.
  • You want the classic Cirque formula without paying top-tier prices.
  • You enjoy comedy and audience play alongside the acrobatics.

Think twice if: you are after cutting-edge staging; this is the traditional one, proudly.

Tickets open at Vegas.com.

“O” vs KÀ vs Mystère: common questions

Which Cirque du Soleil show should you see in Las Vegas?

See “O” if you want the most spectacular night and the price is not the deciding factor. See KÀ if you want a story and staging on a colossal scale. See Mystère if you have young children with you or want classic Cirque for the lowest price of the three.

Which is cheapest: “O”, KÀ or Mystère?

Mystère has the lowest listed starting price, from $60, followed by KÀ from $70 and “O” from $126. These are listed starting prices, not live quotes — better seats and busy dates cost more.

Can children see “O”, KÀ or Mystère?

Mystère admits all ages. KÀ admits children aged 3 and over. “O” admits children aged 5 and over. Age rules are set by the venue, so confirm them when you book for a child close to the limit.

How long are “O”, KÀ and Mystère?

All three shows run for about 90 minutes.

Where are “O”, KÀ and Mystère performed?

“O” plays O Theater at Bellagio Las Vegas. KÀ plays KÀ Theatre at MGM Grand. Mystère plays Mystère Theatre at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino.

Which nights do “O”, KÀ and Mystère perform?

“O” usually performs Wednesday to Sunday and is dark on Monday and Tuesday. KÀ usually performs Saturday to Wednesday and is dark on Thursday and Friday. Mystère usually performs Friday to Tuesday and is dark on Wednesday and Thursday. Schedules shift around holidays, so check the dates for your trip.

How we compared them

Prices, age limits, running times and showtimes are read from our live show listings each time this page loads. The verdicts are editorial judgements about who each show suits, last reviewed on October 9, 2026 against the producers' own descriptions: “O” official site, KÀ official site, Mystère official site. We may earn a commission from ticket links, which does not change the verdicts.