An international, high-profile “circus spectacle” is coming to the Bay of Plenty this October.

Cirque Bon Bon, which has been likened to Cirque du Soleil, is set to delight the crowds in Tauranga as part of the Tauranga Arts Festival, a statement on behalf of organisers said today.

Tauranga Arts Festival general manager, Sarah Cotter, said Cirque Bon Bon was a high-octane international act featuring a fusion of circus, dance and comedy and it was suitable for all ages.

“Cirque Bon Bon will burst on the stage to deliver an extravaganza of mind-bending contortion, sensational dancers, gravity-defying acrobatic stunts and more than a few laughs.”

Tauranga Arts Festival general manager Sarah Cotter. Photo / Supplied

Cirque Bon Bon is also performing in Taranaki and Hawke’s Bay, and Cotter said people in all three regions should “prepare to be wowed”.

The show was created by former Cirque du Soleil director Ash Jacks and choreographer Julieann Nugent.

“We’ve used every last trick in the book to make this show something you just can’t look away from,” Jacks said.

Cirque Bon Bon will be hosted by the “outrageously funny” Mario, Queen of the Circus.

Under his watch, daring skill will blend with striking style in a fast-paced celebration of what’s been described as “a celebration of beauty and bravery with a killer soundtrack and breathtaking visuals”, the statement said.

Four performances will be held at Baycourt Addison Theatre in Tauranga from October 23 to 25.

Tickets can be bought via Tauranga Art Festival’s site taurangafestival.co.nz or Eventfinda.