This is the most fantastic show I've ever seen in my life. I wasn't sure what to expect going into it. I'd seen the commercials, and it looked beautiful. All I knew is that there's a bunch of horses and a giant tent and girls in pretty costumes. I got so much more. There's dancers, there's acrobats, there's these bad ass bouncy stilt things. There's drummers, live music, a beautiful singer. There's girls on rings and on silks, there's a ton of horses. Some doing rodeo style tricks, some more classically styled. The set was breathtaking. There were trees and ice and snow and a hill, and at the end they even have an actual flowing river. It was a feast for the eyes and ears and my fiancee and I were left speechless. She took me here for our anniversary and it is one of the best dates we have ever been to in our 7+ years together. I hope it comes back to Chicago in the future, I would absolutely see it again and I would dish out more money for the VIP treatment. read more

See all

WOW! What an amazing experience. Never seen anything like it before. The scale, spectacle, skill, choreography and the magnitude of the performance was overwhelming at times. How they get those beautiful horses to do what they do is mind boggling. Apparently each horse is trained for between 2-6 years before they can perform. The riders do beautiful, amazing and breathtaking feats as the audience travels through enchanted forests, canyons, over mountains, through, Bedouin, Sahara and sub Sahara deserts This is not your grandma's tent. The technology packed in there rivals that of a best in class Vegas show. As stunning as the horse performers are, there are other thrilling surprises for the audience which I will not divulge that brought screams and cheers if delight along with what seemed like an eternal standing ovation of clapping and cheering. So I guess you can tell I liked it and yes, the tent is heated and quite comfortable, has a bar, coffee bar gift shop, outdoor bar area and, while I can't speak for the ladies, the men's toilets were nicer than a lot of restaurants. Go see and enjoy! read more

See all

One word: AWESOME! The special effects, horses, set design, costumes, and dancers blew me away. In my opinion theirs not a bad seat in the house, but I think the way to go is VIP. :) There are so many extra perks when you go VIP. First off you arrive at the show 1 1/2 hours earlier for a cocktail reception and gourmet dinner buffet. I loved that it wasn't over crowded and you really get to relax before the show. Food was tasty! When the show starts we're escorted from the VIP tent to our seats. Wow!!!! Our seats were AWESOME (FF 11, 12, 13, and 14). I felt like I was a part of the show! During intermission VIP's are led back into the tent for a dessert Buffet hour. After the finale of the show VIP's remain in their seats then we're escorted backstage for pictures with the horses, walk around the stables, and my favorite part going on stage and seeing what it's like from the performers point of view. I do highly recommend this show. So much fun!!!!! read more

See all

Wow! Just WOW!!!!! From the LIVE music to the live performances - ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, MESMERIZING & BREATHTAKING! If my all-caps doesn't explain to you how much you need to see this show then I don't know what will. My husband, 22 year old daughter and I went to the opening show at 2:00 on April 2nd in Chicago after seeing a commercial. We opted for the VIP package which turned out to be a great deal. It included an AYCE buffet. Actually good food on the buffet. And drinks from bottled water to soda to beer and wine were included throughout the show. We opted for 5th row center seats although I'm not sure there was a bad seat to be honest. The seating map looks bigger than the actual event location is so I don't think the 'cheap seats' would be bad. At intermission the VIPs were served desserts. Good ones too. After the show we were escorted after a short wait to 'meet the horses'. They are beautiful and the temptation to pet them is real but no touching allowed! If you like majestic music (again it's 'live'), horses, acrobatics and downright good - clean - family fun go check it out. You won't be sorry! read more

See all

When we found Cavalia was coming to the Chicago area, my two daughters and I purchased tickets for it. The show does not disappoint. The combination of equestrian, acrobatic, choreographic, and musical skills make it one of the greatest and most unique shows available. We're already hoping they'll return next year and planning to attend if they do. Definitely one of the best shows available, and it sounds like they have extended their stay in Chicago to April 30th. Tremendous! Don't miss it! read more

I didn't know what to expect. Beautiful show, not a bad seat in the house. The tent is heated and there are seats (not bleachers). read more

Odysseo By Cavalia - Festivals Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

The only reason that this show didn't get 5 stars from me was because of the price. We paid $130 per ticket ($10 discount with promo code: HORSE), for middle row slightly further back seats, and though the show was great, I just don't think it was worth that much with being in a tent in a parking lot. I was wondering about seating when we purchased tickets - definitely try to get the middle area of the seating chart - the sides, although closer and cheaper would not have had a good of a view as from straight on. The horses were amazing, I won't ruin anything but it definitely lives up to the name of Cirque Du Solei with horses. The execution might have been slightly less precise than what I'm used to at a Cirque show (I have attended 6+) but they are horses and it is never going to be perfect when you are working with animals. If you like horses and love acrobatics and live shows you will enjoy your time at Cavalia! read more

I didn't think it could be as great as it was hyped up to be but let me tell you it was! Even though we are a "horse" family you do NOT have to love horses to love this show. Yes, for sure spend the bucks and go VIP you will not regret it! Even my husband who hates stuff like this liked it! Our 20 year old daughter and I were in heaven from beginning to end. I don't know if the price is worth if for young children but for everyone else, go for it! read more

This is one the best performance I seen. I would love to see it again. Excellent and worth the ticket price. Amazing show. A must see.

WOW!!!! AMAZING show; totally worth the price tag (although we found discount tickets on Groupon ). My husband gifted us tickets for our 9th anniversary and we're trying to do a repeat before the show pulls out. Highly recommend upgrading to VIP; trust us, you won't regret it! read more

Took the kids here since they have been wanting to see it every time we drive by downtown. We got VIP seating. Upon arriving parking was $25. If you are VIP you get special parking which is nice. The arena itself is not as big as I thought it would be. Show is about 2.5 hours with a 30min break between. Drinks and food are overly priced $11 for a little glass of wine. The show was great but didnt wow me. For over $200 per ticket kids had a good time. read more

They had a very good show.we were amazed to see how perfectly the horses were following all instructions and were responding to the music. The live music and change of backgrounds was mesmerizing.although it was abit pricy but well worth. read more

Though my first impression was that VIP was overpriced, with two girls who loved horses, I decided to splurge for the opportunity to visit the stables after the show. What I did not expect was that I would leave feeling the ticket price was worth every penny. Paying for parking in advance enabled us to park at the VIP tent entrance. We walked into a full spread of food that complimented the theme of the show, complete with a kids table of food. Drinks were included, so other than tipping the wonderful staff, we really enjoyed the pre-show relaxation and dining (tip - get there when the tent opens so you can enjoy). I also liked that there was plenty of room for everyone. They did not pack us in like so many shows tend to do. As for the show itself, it was truly a magical and mesmerizing journey. It is hard to describe how the beauty of the stage and majesty of the horses bring tears to the eyes (even my husband who is not known to be a show lover agreed). The stage, visuals and music rivals the best I have ever seen. The acrobatics were outstanding. This one will live in our hearts and minds forever. It was also really nice to be able to return to the VIP tent for dessert at intermission. And of course, seeing the stars of the show (the horses) was wonderful. I really recommend this show, whether you go VIP or not, it is a wonderful experience. read more

Of all of the shows I've ever seen, bar none, this was the best. Stunningly beautiful...lovely love music...horses are poetry in motion. I did the VIP (with a discount code). Cab dropped me off and Uber picked me up...could not have been easier. Beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, coffee, hot chocolate and water in abundance. Food was just alright...but plentiful and filling. VIP tent offered a nice place to eat and hang out...and there was an out door seating area as well. Could bring popcorn and beverages into the show. Dessert (yummy) at intermission with more beverages...but the show...wow...just wow. Words cannot express how beautiful it was. The first half was amazing...the second half was stunning. Anyone who has ever been around horses will appreciate the artistry. It is ungodly expensive, but with every penny! read more

The best part of this show was knowing I could go home at some point. Where do I begin? Chicks standing on horses. Get used to that because you're gonna see them 3 more times. That and horses running in circles. I'm not kidding you. The entire show is horses running in circles. The climax? Water on the stage. And what do the horses do? If you guessed splash around in circles then hot damn you're a genius. I would give this show two stars for the hot dog I ate before the show but the person who sold it to me didn't spin around in a circle. I guess he didn't get the memo. Oh, and the woman lip syncing throughout the whole damn thing! Why are you out there? It's very clear you are not singing. Go take a break and pet the horses in back who are getting rid of the spins. Seriously, if you dig circles, saddle up and bring a change of underwear. If you have to go to this thing, do yourself a favor and self medicate prior to show time. And enjoy the program vendor. You're gonna want to punch that dude right in the face. read more

The horses are beautiful creatures. Elegant and with a stage presence that many actors don't possess. The staging and the performance is really an experience more than worth the price of the ticket. I recommend it for all ages. read more

I went to the show Friday May 19th and all I can say was it was amazing from start to finish. I recommend it highly. We chose the option that included the buffet, and I was amazed with that as well. What a wonderful experience!!! read more

I am a retired healthcare professional and I am profoundly concerned for the hygiene and health of the human performers in this show. NO attempt was EVER made to clean up the droppings from the horses during the show. And to add water near the end of the show only made a very toxic ankle deep soup in which the human performers stand and some of them barefoot. read more

Every great word you could use to describe something that you enjoyed could be used here. This show was amazing, start to finish. I`ll tell you I thought the ticket prices were a bit much when we ordered them on-line, but the show was spectacular and turns out to be worth it. A lot of talent, ( human and horses ) goes in to this presentation. This kind of show doesn`t just happen overnight, the training and execution are all top notch. One rogue horse event also added a little bit of levity to the act and was well received by the audience. I`ll tell you what made the whole thing most worthwhile for us is that our granddaughter enjoyed it more than we could have hoped. She loves horses and her eyes were as big as silver dollars as she was trying to take in all that is offered. And I swear I think she held her breath during the entire 2&1/2 hour show. Going home with a large plush didn`t hurt either. All in all....SEE THIS SHOW. read more

absolutely amazing...the best show I have ever seen hands down.. seeing this show makes feel like you are at the location ,it feels as if something is going on and you are part of it ,not watching a performance or an act it's that good..once again best I've ever seen..worth every penny read more