Cirque de Chine Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a pre-show guests should be aware of at Cirque de Chine?
There is not a pre-show at this time. However, there is a Tai Chi master in the lobby nightly that entertains guests before the show starts. He begins at 7pm nightly and at 1:30 on Tuesday’s & Saturday’s matinees.

Are visitors allowed to meet & greet the performers at Cirque de Chine?
Yes. All of the performers come out to the lobby after the show. Guests are encouraged to meet and greet them and are welcome to take photos with them at no cost.

Are cameras, audio or video recording allowed at the show?
Cameras, videos, and audio are not allowed during the show, but they are welcome to do any of it after the show in the lobby with the performers.

Is Cirque de Chine near a Traffic Light on the Parkway?
Cirque de Chine is located in Sevierville, just a couple of miles north of Pigeon Forge. It is located before the numbered Traffic Lights begin in Pigeon Forge.

What is the length of your intermission?
Intermission is approximately 15 minutes.

What is the size of the Smoky Mountain Palace, home to Cirque de Chine?
The theater seats 1750 people and has three stages. It is one of the largest theaters in the Smoky Mountain Region.

How many rows constitute your theater?
The theater has 27 rows.

Approximately how long is the Cirque de Chine Show?
The show is about 2 hours long.

What type of parking do you have?
They have a huge parking lot on 3 sides of the theater. People parking directly in front of the theater have steps to come up. All of the handicap parking is on the left side of the theater. There are no steps or inclines at this door entrance. It is level. There is also parking on the right side of the theater that is level with no steps at the entrance.

What type of handicap seating is available at Cirque de Chine?
There are handicap seats throughout the theater (the arms raise on these seats), and we have wheel chair seats that can be moved out to allow a wheelchair to slid into place.