KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand

KÀ replaces a traditional theater floor with a 50-foot vertical abyss over which a 50-ton hydraulic Sand Cliff Deck tilts 90 degrees vertically during martial-arts aerial combat.

The performance combines custom theater acoustics with specialized staging to deliver an experience distinct from touring broadway roadshows.

Action-movie fans, multi-generational families, and international theatergoers; minimum age is 3 years old with smart-casual resort attire.

Proof of age may be requested at theater turnstiles for age-restricted productions.

Travelers seeking lighthearted stand-up comedy or pop-music singalongs, or anyone frightened by realistic stage fireballs and loud battle percussion.

Recommended Alternative: Mystère at Treasure Island for whimsical family circus humor or Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay for pop hits

Compared to Cirque du Soleil "O" at Bellagio, KÀ delivers a cohesive heroic plotline and jaw-dropping vertical stage engineering rather than serene aquatic elegance.

Assessing live human acrobatics versus digital scale ensures you choose the production matching your entertainment priorities.

$109.00–$235.00 out the door across seating tiers. Under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 368A), live indoor theater performances are subject to the 9.0% Live Entertainment Tax (LET), which our Out-the-Door Price Truth tables calculate upfront alongside mandatory facility fees.

Upper Level Section 202 Rows AA through FF deliver dead-center eye-level alignment with the vertical tilted battle deck for $40–$50 less than front Section 102. Booking center seats in middle rows frequently delivers 95% of the VIP experience at half the price.

Specialty cocktails in souvenir tumblers run $23–$26, domestic tallboy beers cost $15, and theater popcorn or candy boxes run $9–$12 at cashless lobby bars. Clark County’s 8.375% sales tax applies to all food and beverage purchases.

Dark on Thursdays and Fridays year-round; performs Saturday through Wednesday at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, with 4:30 PM late-afternoon slots on select peak weekends. Always cross-check your check-in and check-out dates using our "What's On My Dates" interactive tool before planning evening dining.

Exact curtain runtime is 90 minutes with zero intermission; twin headrest speakers inside every chair deliver localized dialogue whispers and arrow sound effects. Plan on 15 minutes of additional post-show exit flow before reaching exterior casino doors.

Arrive 30 minutes prior to curtain to clear MGM security screening and hear live pre-show lute and percussion musicians roaming the gantry rafters. Late arrivals are held outside the auditorium until a predetermined pause in performance choreography.

Inside-lobby restrooms back up heavily 15 minutes before showtime; use the spacious MGM Grand casino restrooms opposite TAP Sports Bar before scanning tickets. Visiting casino floor restrooms 10 minutes before queuing at theater turnstiles avoids the pre-curtain crush.

Section 202 center seats sell out 5–10 days ahead on weekends, though same-day single or side Section 101/103 seats regularly remain at the MGM box office. Same-day box office visits can occasionally score single-seat cancellations or military/local discounts.

From the MGM Grand Strip pedestrian bridge doors, walk past the golden lion lobby and follow overhead KÀ banners 8 minutes east toward The District entrance. Budget at least 6–10 minutes of indoor walking from resort front valets to theater ticket scanners.

Turn left exiting the KÀ foyer toward The District and hop directly onto the Las Vegas Monorail at MGM Grand Station rather than fighting Tropicana rideshare queues. Walking 5 minutes to an adjacent resort valet frequently cuts Uber/Lyft surge pricing and wait times by half.

Book Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill or Craftsteak inside MGM Grand 2 hours before curtain—both sit a 3-minute indoor walk east of the KÀ Theatre doors. Inform your dining server of your theater curtain time when sitting down to ensure courses are paced briskly.

MGM Grand self-parking costs $20/day ($25 Fri–Sun) and valet is $40/day; MGM Rewards Pearl+ tier waives self-parking, while the box office offers zero ticket validation. Utilizing casino loyalty tier status (MGM Pearl+, Caesars Platinum+) is the most dependable method to waive daily parking fees.

Zero upper balcony overhang blocks the auditorium, but Lower Section 102 Rows A–D force severe upward neck tilt when archers battle on high catwalks. Use our interactive SVG Sightline X-Ray tool to inspect visual angles before finalizing seat selection.

Upper Level 201–203 steps are moderately pitched with illuminated industrial handrails; level wheelchair and companion bays sit at the cross-aisle between Levels 100 and 200. ADA accessible seating includes companion chairs and level elevator access from the main concourse.

MGM Grand Theater security bans backpacks, luggage, and bags exceeding 12"x12"x6", directing oversized items to the main hotel bell desk (a 15-minute round-trip walk). Always travel with small clutches (under 6"x6") or leave backpacks with your hotel bell desk to avoid locker fees.

High-impact theatrical fire bursts (radiant heat felt in Rows A–J), pyrotechnic smoke, 85 dB battle drums, and dizzying Wheel of Death pendulum drops. Earplugs are available upon request from guest services at most major theater box offices.