Andorra Confirms Cirque du Soleil's Ràdio Andorra Show for Summer 2026 and 2027

Andorra's Tourism and Trade Minister Jordi Torres confirmed that the current Cirque du Soleil contract covers this summer's *Ràdio Andorra* production and a 2027 edition, leaving post-2027 decisions open to avoid constraining future governments amid expected early-2027 elections.

Presented Thursday to tourism sector representatives at the former Ràdio Andorra building, the show honors the principality's landmark radio station from the 1939-1950s era. During World War II, its neutral programming of music and entertainment—broadcasting as far as Africa and the United States—drew listeners escaping wartime news. The narrative follows protagonists Glòria and Lasso, who request the same song from distant European spots and meet in Andorra. Live singers Blaza and Nicole channel the station's announcers and jazz legends, while tap dancers styled as Bojangles guide the action amid ten acrobatic acts: four global premieres, two Andorra debuts, and adapted classics.

The 22 shows run Tuesdays through Saturdays from 3 July to 2 August at the Prada Casadet bus park in Andorra la Vella, this edition marking the venue's final use before potential Espai Capital transition. Capacity drops to 3,150 seats per performance—down from 3,500 after removing poor-visibility side areas—for 69,300 tickets total. Prices hold steady: general €25-€32, central €30-€37, preferred €36-€43, premium €49-€59. Doors open at 20:00, pre-show entertainment starts at 21:40, and performances begin at 22:00. Pre-sales for registered Andorra World and Cirque club users open 4 May, general sales 11 May, with packages available now via a dedicated microsite and promotion launching 21 May.

Andorra Turisme's Enric Torres called it the first edition "100% identified with the country," tying into Ràdio Andorra's role as Andorra's initial global promotion. Officials aim to match 2025 results: 64,548 attendees at 82% occupancy, 8.3 rating, €18.4 million economic impact (up from €17.84 million in 2024), €4.65 million costs, €1.94 million ticket revenue, and €2.71 million net public outlay—€122,000 per show. That year, 84% were visitors with 2.5-night average stays and 8.8 satisfaction; 70% came primarily for it, 59% were first-timers, and 79% would return.

Torres highlighted the "favorable cost-benefit" ratio, attracting over 3,000 nightly despite pricing. Future viability requires 75%+ occupancy, 8+ ratings, and similar returns. He noted studying adaptable international alternatives but deemed it "irresponsible" to detail them now, calling any Cirque replacement "very complicated." The event has boosted July tourism for 12 years, drawing 70,000 visitors monthly beyond political lines, with Espai Capital or Parc Central as 2027 venue options pending construction and parish talks. "It's not about ruling it in or out," Torres said. "In 2027, we will decide what comes next."