Weekend plans in Lisbon usually follow the same formula: dinner at a popular restaurant, followed by a drink at a bustling bar.
However, there’s a new format in town designed for those looking to break with the ordinary: it’s called AirOtic Soirée, and it’s much more than just a show— it’s a display of sensuality and circus artistry that leaves no one indifferent.
After successful runs in major North American cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York, the event has found a home at Espaço Laboratório on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique , featuring an immersive cabaret concept that blends burlesque with high-level acrobatics, all presented in a deliberately mysterious and seductive atmosphere .
12 June 2026 21:30 + more dates
Aerial acrobatics just a few meters away
If the word “circus” brings to mind giant tents and clowns, erase that image immediately. Created by Stephane Haffner (of the prestigious Les Farfadais theater company) and former U.S. gymnastics champion Kyle Kier, AirOtic showcases physical talent that defies gravity.
The performers execute complex aerial maneuvers just a few meters from the audience. The cast’s strength and extreme flexibility blend with daring choreography, resulting in a visual narrative marked by passion and eroticism.
The venue’s limited capacity ensures that every audience member feels the tension on stage, to the point that moments of absolute silence are common in the room, interrupted only by applause for impressive acrobatic feats.
But the experience begins long before the acrobats take the stage: immersion is planned from the very first minute, with a reception featuring a selection of cocktails to whet your appetite before the lights dim.
However, the big difference from more traditional shows comes at the end: while on most stages the performers disappear when the curtain falls, here the dynamic is reversed, because when the show ends, the audience is invited to extend the evening and mingle with the cast.
This exclusive after-party makes the format an excellent option for groups of friends or couples looking for a completely out-of-the-box experience.
AirOtic Soirée Summer – Lisbon
12 June 2026 21:30 + more dates