Upcoming Blue Man Group dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Decide first: in the splash range or out of it
Most theater seats are a question of view. At Blue Man Group the bigger question is participation. The first rows are within range of paint and other props, audiences there have traditionally been handed ponchos, and audience members get pulled into the act. If that sounds like fun, buy close. If you would rather watch, aim for the center of the house, several rows back, where the drumming, the big visual gags and the finale all read as one picture.
That mid-house center seat is the right call for most first-time visitors, in every city the show plays.
Seat zones, from paint-spattered to panoramic
Front rows
Messy by design. Good for guests who want to be singled out and possibly brought on stage; a poor fit for anyone who wants a quiet evening or is wearing something they care about.
Center, mid-house
The best balance. You are close enough to catch the performers' deadpan expressions, which carry the comedy because the Blue Men never speak, and far enough back to take in the full stage.
Sides and rear
Fine for the music, weaker for the sight gags, which are staged to face the center.
Lunt-Fontanne specifics
The Broadway holiday run plays a house of about 1,500 seats, with an orchestra and a single balcony. Center orchestra is the closest experience. The front of the balcony shows the whole stage well and is often the better buy compared with the back of the orchestra. The top balcony rows are a long way from a show built on small faces and big drums.
Las Vegas, Orlando and a Broadway holiday stint
As of October 2026, Blue Man Group plays two year-round U.S. homes and one seasonal New York engagement.
- Las Vegas: the Blue Man Theater on the mezzanine level of the Luxor Hotel and Casino, 3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, home to the show since 2015.
- Orlando: the Blue Man Theater at ICON Park, 8390 Universal Boulevard. The group left Universal's CityWalk in 2021, and the new venue's opening slipped from a planned April 2025 into 2026. The official site lists free parking on floors 4 through 7 of the ICON Park garage and a cashless venue.
- New York: a seasonal production the Broadway League lists as Blue Man Group "A New Holiday Surprise," at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street, from November 12, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
Abroad, the official site lists a European tour that begins in London in February 2027. Older guides sending you to Astor Place, Boston or Chicago are out of date: all three long runs closed in 2025.
Noise, strobes and age advice for families
The official site lists a running time of about 90 to 105 minutes, with no intermission, for Las Vegas, Orlando and New York, and recommends the show for ages 3 and up. In Las Vegas, children 3 and under can sit on an adult's lap without a ticket; Orlando sells child tickets.
- Loud: the percussion is intense. Bring ear protection for small children; the Las Vegas show provides earplugs or headphones on request.
- Flashing light: strobe effects appear in parts of the show, so tell the house manager on arrival if that is a concern.
- Arrive on time: latecomers are seated only when it will not disrupt the show, and with no intermission that can mean waiting.
The Las Vegas production also schedules autism-friendly performances with lower sound and light levels.
Downtown performance art to Cirque du Soleil ownership
Chris Wink, Matt Goldman and Phil Stanton invented the Blue Man characters on the Lower East Side in 1987. Street pieces became club sets, and in 1991 a full show opened at the Astor Place Theatre. It ran for more than three decades and over 17,000 performances, among the longest runs Off-Broadway has seen, before closing on February 2, 2025.
- Awards: an Obie in 1991 and a 1992 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience.
- Recordings: the 1999 album Audio went gold and was nominated for the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album.
- Arena era: rock-concert tours in the 2000s, including How to Be a Megastar from 2006.
Goldman sold his share in 2010, and Wink and Stanton sold theirs to Cirque du Soleil in 2017. Cirque's 2024 to 2025 consolidation closed two Blue Man venues. The show's signature tools, from paint-covered drums to the drumbone, remain the same.
Busy weeks in each city
- Las Vegas follows conventions, holiday weekends and spring break more than any single date.
- Orlando rises and falls with theme-park crowds, so school holidays and summer go first.
- Broadway is a short window during New York's heaviest theater weeks. Weekends and late December should move fastest; early November weeknights should offer the most choice.
Venue details are on the Blue Man Group website. Every Reserved Seat order includes guaranteed entry. Related pages: Las Vegas, New York City and Cirque du Soleil.
Frequently asked questions
Which Blue Man Group seats get paint on you?
The first rows. Paint and other props can reach them, and guests there have traditionally been given ponchos. Sit farther back to stay clean.
Is there a Blue Man Group show on Broadway in 2026?
Yes. A holiday production is scheduled at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from November 12, 2026, through January 3, 2027. The Astor Place run closed in February 2025.
Does Blue Man Group have an intermission?
No. The show runs about 90 to 105 minutes straight through, and latecomers are seated only when it will not disrupt the performance.
Do toddlers need a ticket for Blue Man Group in Las Vegas?
In Las Vegas, children 3 and under can sit on an adult's lap without a ticket. The recommended age is 3 and up, and Orlando offers child pricing.
Is Blue Man Group still in Boston or Chicago?
No. Both productions closed in 2025. As of October 2026, the year-round U.S. shows are in Las Vegas and Orlando.