Wow factor
Our pick: “O”
The water is what you are paying for at “O” — divers, swimmers and a stage that keeps changing depth. Mystère impresses the old-fashioned way, with strength, balance and timing.
Show comparison
“O” vs Mystère
“O” or Mystère — is the famous one worth the extra money?
The short answer
Choose “O” if you want the grander, more unusual production and are happy to pay for it. Choose Mystère if you want a classic Cirque du Soleil night at a noticeably lower starting price, or you are bringing young children.
“O” vs Mystère at a glance
The practical details, side by side.
“O”
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Mystère
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|---|---|---|
| Best for | Pure spectacle | Families and value |
| Style | Aquatic theatre and acrobatics | Classic circus arts with live music |
| Tickets from | $126 | $60 Lowest price |
| Minimum age | 5+ | All ages Youngest admitted |
| Running time | 90 min | 90 min |
| Where | Bellagio Las Vegas O Theater | Treasure Island Hotel & Casino Mystère Theatre |
| Usual nights | Wed–Sun No shows Mon, Tue | Fri–Tue No shows Wed, Thu |
| Usual showtimes | 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM |
| In Las Vegas since | 1998 | 1993 |
| Links | 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.
| “O” | Mystère | |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 6:30 PM9:00 PM | 6:30 PM9:00 PM |
| Tomorrow | 6:30 PM9:00 PM | 6:30 PM9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 PM9:00 PM | 6:30 PM9:00 PM |
| Monday | No show | 6:30 PM9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | No show | 6:30 PM9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 PM9:00 PM | No show |
| Thursday | 6:30 PM9:00 PM | No show |
Later dates are on each show's page: “O” schedule, Mystère schedule.
Head to head
Where they genuinely differ, and which we would pick on each count.
Value
Our pick: Mystère
Mystère consistently lists the lower starting price of the two and still delivers a full-scale Cirque production. If the budget only stretches to one premium night out, it frees up money for dinner.
Families
Our pick: Mystère
Mystère is funnier, faster and more relaxed about young audiences. “O” has a minimum age and a slower, more contemplative pace.
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 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 Mystère: common questions
“O” or Mystère — is the famous one worth the extra money?
Choose “O” if you want the grander, more unusual production and are happy to pay for it. Choose Mystère if you want a classic Cirque du Soleil night at a noticeably lower starting price, or you are bringing young children.
Which is cheaper: “O” or Mystère?
Mystère has the lower listed starting price, from $60, against $126 for “O”. These are listed starting prices, not live quotes — better seats and busy dates cost more.
Can children see “O” or Mystère?
Mystère admits all ages. “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” and Mystère?
Both shows run for about 90 minutes.
Where are “O” and Mystère performed?
“O” plays O Theater at Bellagio Las Vegas. Mystère plays Mystère Theatre at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino.
Which nights do “O” and Mystère perform?
“O” usually performs Wednesday to Sunday and is dark on Monday and Tuesday. 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, Mystère official site. We may earn a commission from ticket links, which does not change the verdicts.
