Cirque du Soleil big top rises in Malaga for Kurios spectacular: Workers complete complex big top raising

Construction crews have finished raising the enormous Cirque du Soleil big top in Malaga this week. Over 100 workers took part in the careful process to erect the structure at the Cortijo Torres fairgrounds, on the outskirts of the city, ready for thousands of spectators.

Engineering demands precision in every detail

More than 60 crew members coordinated the build at the Recinto Ferial area. Four steel masts now support the main tent, which measures 51 to 52 metres in diameter and reaches 19 to 25 metres high. Anchored by around 500 stakes across 4,500 square metres of ground, the construction is said to withstand winds up to 120 kilometres per hour.

Construction crews employed 85 lorries to transport 2,000 tonnes of equipment. Local workers numbering around 70 joined the permanent team of 120 professionals. In total the company hires 150 additional staff members in each city visited.

Kurios brings steampunk wonders to the Malaga stage

This production runs in Malaga from June 4 to July 5 under the Big Top at Recinto Ferial Cortijo de Torres. Audiences are invited inside a retrofuturist world filled with gears, machines and curious inventions. Performers push physical limits through acrobatics while wearing elaborate costumes. Live music draws on cabaret, jazz and vintage styles rather than the usual epic tones. Technicians have placed 74 speakers of six different types to create immersive audio.

Kurios uses 464 props, the highest number in any Cirque du Soleil production. Items range from giant scrap-metal structures to a 340-kilogram mechanical hand that supports several acts.

Since its premiere in Montreal in 2014, Kurios has enchanted over 6 million people across more than 40 cities with over 3,000 performances. The show features a cast of around 50 artists who bring to life a steampunk-inspired universe. In this alternate past, an eccentric scientist unlocks a hidden realm where imagination knows no bounds. Whimsical characters emerge from a mechanical laboratory, combining breathtaking acrobatics with poetry, humour and moments that transform how viewers perceive reality. The production turns the invisible into the visible and celebrates the power of curiosity.

Show schedule and practical information

Performances take place under the Big Top with a running time of approximately 125 minutes. Multiple show times are available across the run, typically including afternoon and evening slots depending on the day. Exact daily schedules appear on the official ticketing pages.

Tickets went on sale some time ago and start from €45, with premium options reaching up to more than €270. Buyers can purchase through official Cirque du Soleil channels and authorised outlets. Organisers recommend buying seats early because demand is popular for this first-time visit of Kurios to Malaga. Group and corporate packages offer special rates for larger parties.

Life behind the scenes keeps everything running smoothly

Artists are training daily inside a dedicated performers’ tent with direct stage access. Costume experts maintain over 100 custom-made outfits using strong, light and stretchy fabrics made in Montreal. Two people wash garments for two hours each night. The full touring wardrobe exceeds 8,000 pieces, including accessories, shoes and wigs. A central canteen serves up to 400 healthy, energy-rich meals daily with fresh dishes and no soft drinks or alcohol.

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Cirque du Soleil has enchanted more than 378 million people worldwide since 1984. The company currently employs over 4,000 people, including 1,200 artists from 80 nationalities. This Malaga run forms part of an extensive tour that continues in other Spanish cities after July. The arrival of Kurios marks the tenth visit by Cirque du Soleil to Malaga and is expected to attract visitors from across Spain and far further afield.