O by Cirque du Soleil is Cirque’s water show, performed in and above a 1.5-million-gallon pool that serves as the stage. It has played the O Theatre at Bellagio Resort & Casino since 1998, in a room built around that pool.
The theater holds about 1,800 seats on several levels: the Lower Orchestra nearest the water, the Upper Orchestra behind it, the Balcony above, plus the Loggia sections and a few VIP suites. Where to sit: the center of the Lower Orchestra (section 103) behind the splash rows, or the center of the Upper Orchestra (section 203).
Best seats for O by Cirque du Soleil
The best seats are in section 103, the center block of the Lower Orchestra, where you face the pool head on and close enough to see faces.
Ticket guides single out section 103, rows M and N, seats 1 to 8, as the Producer seats: far enough back to take in the whole stage at once. Rows nearer the front bring you closer to the performers, so choose them if detail matters more to you than the full picture.
Section 203, in the center of the Upper Orchestra, is the other strong pick. You sit higher and a little further back, still square to the stage.
Best value seats
For value, look at sections 202 and 204, on either side of 203: they cost noticeably less than the center block, and guests rate them among the best views in the house.
The Balcony is the cheapest level in the theater. Aim for its center section, 303, rather than the sides.
Seats to avoid
If you want to stay dry, avoid rows A to C of the Lower Orchestra, the first three rows, which make up the splash zone.
The spray is usually light, closer to a drizzle than a soaking, but it is enough to mark silk, leather or fur. If you sit there, wear something that can take a few drops.
Limited view seats
Some Upper Orchestra seats have a safety railing in the line of sight: in section 204, row Q, guests say it hides part of the lower right of the stage.
The side Balcony sections, 302 and 304, have the same issue in places, with some guests losing part of the stage, including the front edge. Railings show up in some Balcony rows too, so stay central if you can.
Accessible seating
Wheelchair and companion seats are sold through the O box office: call 702-693-7075 before you book and tell them what you need.
Section by section
Lower Orchestra (sections 101 to 105)
This is the level nearest the pool, with section 103 in the center, 102 and 104 next to it, and 101 and 105 at the outer edges. Rows A to C are the splash zone.
Guests rate 102, 103 and 104 highest. The outer sections see the stage from a wider angle.
Upper Orchestra (sections 201 to 205)
The Upper Orchestra sits behind the Lower Orchestra, with section 203 in the center. The extra height gives you a clear view across the whole stage, and 202 to 204 rate among the best seats in the room.
Check the row before you buy: some seats here look past a safety railing.
Balcony
The highest and cheapest level. Section 303 in the center is the one to want; 302 and 304 on the sides are where guests most often report part of the stage hidden.
Loggia (sections 100, 200 and 300)
The Loggia is a set of three sections, numbered 100, 200 and 300, spread over three levels of the theater.
VIP suites
A small number of VIP suites come with access to a private lounge. Guides disagree on how many there are, so check exactly what is included when you book one.
Good to know before you go
- Shows run Wednesday to Sunday at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm. The theater is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- The show lasts 90 minutes with no intermission.
- Minimum age is 5. Loud sounds and stretches of darkness can frighten some young children.
- Rows A to C can get splashed, lightly. Leave silk, leather and fur at the hotel if you sit there.
- There is no dress code, but the theater is kept at about 72°F, so bring a light layer.
- No shopping bags, luggage or backpacks; small personal bags are fine.
- Cirque du Soleil has three other shows in town: KÀ at MGM Grand, Mystère at Treasure Island and Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay.
Checked on October 5, 2026 against Cirque du Soleil: O FAQ, BroadwayWorld and A View From My Seat.
