The Cortège: A Live Theatrical Performance With Music, Movement & Spectacle

Step inside a monumental work of art that merges mythic pageantry, cutting-edge technology, and breathtaking performance. The Cortège is not just a show — it is a collective rite of passage.

Occurring outdoors at dusk, this first-of-its-kind theater experience marks the end of one era and announces the dawn of another through movement, sound, costume, and spectacle.

Highlights

• Festive outdoor theater experience set at dusk
• Open-air market with food and beverage offerings
• Live musical pre-show inspired by timeless global traditions
• A moving theatrical performance tells a wordless, archetypal story
• Simulcast headsets transmit a cinematic musical score 
• Original music from artists such as Boreta, TOKiMONSTA, and El Buho
• Dance rooted in street-styles, choreographed by world battle champion MiYU and featuring Cappjay
• Large-scale puppetry and costumes born from seasonal rites of passage
• Invitations to engage, commune, and participate
• Afterlife Tent offering tea service, soundscapes, and gentle reintegration 
• Live musician and DJ guest appearances TBA

General Information

• Dates and times: Every Thursday - Sunday from September 11 - September 28
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• Time: Doors open at 6:30PM, Procession begins at 8:00PM
• Location: The Field at Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA
• Food and beverage: Open air food market with food and beverage offerings
• Accessibility: The venue is ADA compliant
• Age requirement: There is no specific age requirement. The show is best suited for guests who are comfortable sitting through a 60-minute performance and engaging with mature themes. Parental guidance is recommended
• Parking: Parking is available on-site. Advanced parking is available at a discount rate
• FAQs: Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
The evening begins with a brief orientation, followed by an open-air food market and live musical prelude from our house ensemble. As twilight descends, passengers don headsets transmitting a cinematic score featuring artists such as Air, El Búho, Kiasmos, Rival Consoles, A Beautiful Chorus, Boreta, and TOKiMONSTA.

What follows is a wordless journey through choreographed movement (from global hip hop battle dance talent including MiYU and Cap Jay), archetypal costuming and puppetry (with works by Jonny Cota, Damselfrau, Spencer Hansen, and Orly Anon), drone apparitions (by Nova Sky Stories), robotics, participation, and integration.

At evening's close, all are invited to join the procession and gather for shared tea and ambient sounds in the Afterlife and whatever may await beyond the veil. DJ sets and live musical appearances TBA.

Seating Arrangements  

• FIELD SEATS offer open seating directly on the lawn. All field seats include backrests.
• CHAIR SEATS offer open seating in individual chairs, elevated above field seats.
• VIP EXPERIENCE provides exclusive lounge-style seating on an elevated terrace at center field, and includes complimentary parking, a dedicated entry line, and a curated basket for your group. Available for groups of 2 or 6.

In an era defined by disconnection and cultural upheaval, The Cortège offers a rare space for solace, celebration, and renewal. Amid a rapidly expiring culture and scarcity of shared meaning, The Cortège serves as a container for collective and individual grief. Before we are able to welcome a new era, we must mourn the loss of the world we knew.