Cirque du Soleil Water Show “Ludõ” Premieres in Mexico

(eap) A few days ago, the world premiere of the new Cirque du Soleil water show “Ludõ” took place in a purpose-built theatre at the BON Luxury Theme Park (VidantaWorld) in Nuevo Nayarit on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The production is presented in combination with a dinner experience, further expanding the range of entertainment offerings for guests as Grupo Vidanta, operator of the multi-phase theme park resort development, continues to grow the destination. In a subsequent phase, expected in autumn 2026, numerous rides and attractions are also scheduled to begin operations.

© Photo: Marc Montplaisir The new Cirque du Soleil show, a unique production with water as its central element, marks the next milestone in the overall development of the resort. The theatre building, rising up to 27 metres in height, accommodates nearly 700 spectators and features a 360-degree water stage; its architectural form is inspired by a lotus blossom. The show’s storyline revolves around the visionary “Ludovico”: a seasoned theatre director in search of inspiration, who embarks on a journey to a mystical cenote in Mexico once sacred to the goddesses of water. There, he falls into a dreamlike state in which water becomes both muse and mirror. In this otherworldly realm, scenes unfold like ripples across a still surface: dancers appear to float as if gravity never existed, acrobats dive or rise like resurfacing memories, and the stage moves to the rhythm of an endless tide.

“We set out to build an experience that dissolves the line between audience and dream. Ludo is Mexico in its most powerful, innovative, emotional, and unafraid form to create beauty the world has never seen before,” comments Iván Chávez, Executive Vice President of Grupo Vidanta.

© Photo: Marc Montplaisir Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice Chairman of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, adds: “Ludõ signals a new chapter in how we innovate. It’s an experience created exclusively for VidantaWorld where technology, artistry and human performance come together.”

The new show runs for approximately 80 minutes and is scheduled for more than 300 performances per year. ■