Celebrate the holidays early with free Cirque du Soleil pop-up

Philadelphia Celebrate the holidays early with free Cirque du Soleil pop-up The pop-up will feature performers from Cirque du Soleil's holiday show at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Nov. 9. By Dylan Steinberg • Published November 6, 2026 • Updated on November 6, 2026 at 2:17 pm The holiday season is arriving early at the Free Library of Philadelphia's Parkway Central Library, where performers from Cirque du Soleil's holiday show 'Twas the Night Before... will be making a special appearance. The Canadian acrobatics group will visit the library on the Parkway on Monday, Nov. 9, at 1:15 p.m. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE As a part of this event, Cirque performers will read a classic Christmas poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," by Clement-Clarke Moore, followed by an acrobatic performance. This is not the last time Philly fans will have the opportunity to see Cirque du Soleil. The troupe will return to Philadelphia at The Met Philadelphia from Dec. 17 through 27. Guests at this event who are Free Library card holders will also have an exclusive family discount to 'Twas the Night Before... This article tagged under: Philadelphia Holidays