# KÀ vs Mystère

> KÀ or Mystère — which Cirque du Soleil show is better for your group?

## The short answer

Choose KÀ if you want a story, big battle scenes and staging on a massive scale. Choose Mystère if you want a lighter, funnier, more traditional circus night — especially with young children.

## At a glance

| Detail | KÀ | Mystère |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best for | Story and stagecraft | Families and value |
| Style | Story-led theatrical acrobatics | Classic circus arts with live music |
| Listed starting price | From $70 | From $60 |
| Minimum age | 3+ | All ages |
| Running time | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Resort | MGM Grand | Treasure Island Hotel & Casino |
| Venue | KÀ Theatre | Mystère Theatre |
| Usual nights | Saturday to Wednesday | Friday to Tuesday |
| Usual showtimes | 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM | 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM |

## Next seven nights (Las Vegas time)

| Date | KÀ | Mystère |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fri, Oct 9 | No show | 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM | 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM | 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM | No show |
| Thu, Oct 15 | No show | No show |

## Head to head

### Scale

Our pick: KÀ. KÀ is one of the most technically ambitious stage shows anywhere, with platforms that become cliffs, beaches and battlefields. Mystère is big, but it is a show about performers rather than machinery.

### Comedy

Our pick: Mystère. Mystère has clowning running through it and plays with the audience before the show even starts. KÀ has lighter moments but is essentially a drama.

### Young children

Our pick: Mystère. KÀ's battle scenes are loud and dark in places. Mystère is bright and gentle by comparison, and it is the one Cirque du Soleil show here that families with toddlers tend to choose.

## Choose KÀ if…

An adventure about separated twins, told with martial arts, puppetry and giant moving platforms that tilt until the stage becomes a cliff face.

- You like a story with heroes, villains and battles to follow.
- Engineering on an enormous scale is as exciting to you as the acrobats.
- You are bringing older children or teenagers who would be restless at something abstract.

Think twice if: Loud battle scenes, darkness and pyrotechnics would bother someone in your group.

[Show details, schedule and ticket options](https://www.vegasnearme.com/shows/ka-by-cirque-du-soleil)

[Official show information](https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/ka)

## Choose Mystère if…

The original Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show — colourful, playful, big on strength and balance acts, with clowning that works for every age.

- You are travelling with young children.
- You want the classic Cirque formula without paying top-tier prices.
- You enjoy comedy and audience play alongside the acrobatics.

Think twice if: You are after cutting-edge staging; this is the traditional one, proudly.

[Show details, schedule and ticket options](https://www.vegasnearme.com/shows/mystere-by-cirque-du-soleil)

[Official show information](https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/mystere)

## Common questions

### KÀ or Mystère — which Cirque du Soleil show is better for your group?

Choose KÀ if you want a story, big battle scenes and staging on a massive scale. Choose Mystère if you want a lighter, funnier, more traditional circus night — especially with young children.

### Which is cheaper: KÀ or Mystère?

Mystère has the lower listed starting price, from $60, against $70 for KÀ. These are listed starting prices, not live quotes — better seats and busy dates cost more.

### Can children see KÀ or Mystère?

Mystère admits all ages. KÀ admits children aged 3 and over. Age rules are set by the venue, so confirm them when you book for a child close to the limit.

### How long are KÀ and Mystère?

Both shows run for about 90 minutes.

### Where are KÀ and Mystère performed?

KÀ plays KÀ Theatre at MGM Grand. Mystère plays Mystère Theatre at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino.

### Which nights do KÀ and Mystère perform?

KÀ usually performs Saturday to Wednesday and is dark on Thursday and Friday. Mystère usually performs Friday to Tuesday and is dark on Wednesday and Thursday. Schedules shift around holidays, so check the dates for your trip.

Listed starting prices are catalogue guidance, not live quotes. Availability and fees vary; confirm the final total with the ticket provider.

Editorial comparison reviewed: 2026-10-09. Operational facts come from the current show catalogue.

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