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LA FORGE AUX ETOILES

Cirque du Soleil x Futuroscope

THE CHALLENGE

To expand the offering of an existing theme park by introducing a nighttime show of international caliber.

The challenge is to design a large-scale nighttime show capable of hosting thousands of spectators each evening, while transforming a public space into a living stage.

The goal is to create an immersive, family-friendly experience that extends visitors’ time on site and strengthens the location’s positioning as an international benchmark in entertainment.

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THE SOLUTION

An immersive nighttime show combining technology, storytelling, and artistic expertise.

The solution was La Forge aux Étoiles, a large-scale nighttime production created by Cirque du Soleil for Futuroscope in Poitiers, France.

Set on a lake of over 7,000 m², transformed each evening into a monumental stage, the show combines acrobatics, original music, fountains, video projections, lasers, fire, and holograms.

Developed in close collaboration with the park, the production merges the site’s technological expertise with Cirque du Soleil’s creativity in a format accessible to all audiences. The narrative, carried by a single performer, unfolds through poetic tableaux that support a compelling story and amplify the emotional impact of the experience.

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Cirque du Soleil water stage illuminated with fireworks, fountains, and colorful light effects during a spectacular nighttime performance.
Close-up of a Cirque du Soleil performer’s face projected on a giant screen with vibrant digital effects and dramatic lighting.
Aerial performer on a glowing crescent moon above a water stage, surrounded by swirling multicolored projections and blue lighting.
Aerial performer on a glowing crescent moon above a water stage, surrounded by swirling multicolored projections and blue lighting.
Cirque du Soleil aerial performer suspended on a glowing crescent moon in front of dramatic projected visuals and red lighting.
Wide view of Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic stage with synchronized fountains, crescent moon set piece, and immersive lighting effects at night.

The Results

A signature nighttime show that sustainably enhances Futuroscope’s offering across multiple seasons.
DIFFERENTIATION
A powerful lever to extend visitor dwell time, boosting additional revenue and evening attendance.
ATTENDANCE
A strong demonstration of Cirque du Soleil’s expertise in integrating advanced technologies to serve storytelling, emotion, and stage innovation.
TECHNOLOGY

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