Prepare to step inside the Spiegeltent and into a world of glamour, gravity-defying circus and outrageous entertainment, with internationally acclaimed cabaret sensation La Ronde making its Queensland premiere at the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) this September.
Presented by globally renowned producers Strut & Fret – the creative force behind smash-hit productions Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO – La Ronde is a dazzling cocktail of world-class circus, cabaret and comedy, featuring some of the globe’s most extraordinary performers in an intimate experience unlike anything Queensland audiences have seen before.
La Ronde transforms the iconic Spiegeltent into a playground of breathtaking aerials, jaw-dropping acrobatics, razor-sharp comedy and irresistible glamour. Every seat is front row as performers soar overhead and the action unfolds just metres from the audience.
NAFA Creative Director Anamari Goicoechea said La Ronde was exactly the kind of unforgettable experience audiences have come to expect from NAFA.
“La Ronde is the sort of show where you can’t take your eyes off the stage. Just when you think it can’t get any better, the next act comes out and raises the bar all over again. Being so close to the action inside the Spiegeltent means every moment lands differently than it would in a traditional theatre. It’s the kind of experience you leave wanting to bring someone else back to see it.”
“One of the things we love doing at NAFA is bringing unforgettable live performances to Townsville that people would normally have to travel for. Having Queensland audiences experience La Ronde for the first time is something we’re really excited about.”
Strut & Fret Producer, Jess Copas said the company was excited to bring La Ronde to Queensland audiences through NAFA.
“We’re so excited to come to Townsville and present the Queensland Premiere of one of our most decorated headline shows, La Ronde. We’ll be bringing some of the best circus & cabaret talent in the world to The Spiegeltent and we can’t wait to kick-start this incredible season.”
Set inside the beautifully restored Spiegeltent, La Ronde transports audiences to another era, surrounded by carved timber, stained-glass windows, mirrors and luxurious velvet drapery. It’s the perfect setting for an exhilarating night where extraordinary artistry, cheeky comedy and breathtaking spectacle collide.
The Queensland premiere continues NAFA’s commitment to bringing internationally acclaimed productions to North Queensland, giving local audiences access to experiences usually reserved for the world’s biggest arts festivals.
Whether you’re planning a date night, a celebration with friends or simply searching for the hottest ticket of the festival, La Ronde promises an unforgettable evening of glamour, laughter and world-class entertainment.
La Ronde joins the growing lineup for the 2026 North Australian Festival of Arts, taking place across Townsville from 25 September to 11 October, with the full festival program to be unveiled later this month.
Event Information:
Performance date: Thursday 24th September to Sunday 11th October
Location: NAFA’s Aurora Spiegeltent
General release tickets on sale: Wednesday 8th July at 10am