Odysseo

I loved the show! Every visual was beautiful. There’s no way to describe the beauty of the show. A must-​see!

Really good show. We did the VIP tickets with the buffet before and deserts at intermission. Surprisingly the food was very good. Pretty cool to get to go to the stables at the end of the show and see the horsed with the VIP tickets. Worth every penny.

Fantastic show!!! Too bad the seats are HORRIBLE. For what the tickets cost, you’d think they’d be more comfortable. But the show is so amazing, that you don’t notice the pain in your back and tail bone after a while. A poor girl a few rows back vomited all over the place during intermission, and the staff came and cleaned it promptly with ZERO smell after they were done. Pretty impressive. I highly recommend this show, just pop a couple Advil before you go!

THE. MOST. AMAZING. SHOW. EVER.
Speechless…for words just simply cannot describe, the empowering effect this show can have on one person.
Be inspired, be transformed… you may just never be impressed with another show again after seeing this magical, enchanted, dream like experience. I treated my mother to this show, and we were both at a complete state of speechlessness.
Service from all the staff working the event, were all extremely friendly as well.
Do your mind, body, and spirit a favor… go see this show.

First of all, what they do in this show is pretty much unbelievable. Go see it, expensive but worth every penny. I’m not even sure how they make a profit— must be incredibly costly to produce.
This is the second Cavalia show I’ve seen (the first was about 10 years ago). What surprises me most, and why I am really posting, is the few negative reviews on here. I guess it takes all kinds— but the negative reviews seem to be from people who just can’t appreciate what they are seeing. What the Cavalia folks have accomplished is really just about unbelievable. To train horses to do what these horses do, on stage, every night, seems close to impossible. On top of that, everything else is spectacular— the riders, the acrobats, the music, the staging— this is a totally unique experience, like absolutely nothing else I can think of. It is accomplished with a level of skill and artistry that is pretty much mind-​boggling.

Definitely not worth the cost. The show is alright. Its cool to see the horses, but then it gets kind of boring watching the horses run around in circles for 2 hours. The live music is cool and also how everything is set up. **If you sit in the front rows, I feel bad for you because it smells like a zoo, and you get shit water splashed in your face!** If you love horses, attend the show. Its not really what they make it on tv, all action packed. Its just a slow show! I definitely was expecting to be all interested and amazed, but ehhh, I wasn’t. Also its really expensive for a hot dog and popcorn and drinks. They only check your ticket, so If you want to bring outside food & drink, put it in your bag. LOL

This happened to be a Xmas gift from my boyfriend’s mother and I have to say I completely enjoyed it. My father has always been a huge fan of horses and so have I (but at a distant). We did have seats that had an obstructed view, but were still able to see the beautiful performances. The music really went well and it was absolutely amazing seeing the horses perform. TOO CUTE!!! I honestly enjoyed every minute of the performance. The only unfortunate part which is why I did not give 5 stars was the 30 MINS+ intermission and the portable bleachers that were too close for comfort. Unfortunately being seated, there was no walking room for people and the seats were so uncomfortable. I wish there was more of a consideration on those who paid money to see this. Some walking room would be nice. It was a hassle having to get up completely from your seat in order to let people pass by.

Absolutely amazing show! Great afternoon out for the family and perfect for kids. Reviews that are lower than 5 stars are most likely from people who don’t have an appreciation for the difficulty and skill it takes to train a horse to that level. It was beautiful to see the harmony between the humans and horses. Highly recommend!

Our second time seeing Cavalia and it was even better the second time around. I’ll state up front I’m involved with horses so I’m a bit biased. We got the cheap seats and still had a great view. The sets, acoustics and the lighting were fantastic. What it must take to put on a show like this is mind bloggling. Go see this show while it’s still in town, especially if you have kids who love horses.
There is nothing else like it, a great experience.

Greedy. After paying A LOT for a ticket, which they didn’t honor but seated us more to the side, they charged $ 25 for parking and then left us in chaos getting out. It’s all about the mrechandising.
The horses are beautiful, the performers are beautiful and the sets are wonderful. But the horses aren’t really doing anything all that amazing — running, yes, but horses like to run and jump. The acrobats are great.
Overpriced. Just get the DVD.

«Walu Guere Moufan»: «No more war on Earth»
A phrase in the Susu language. This will be something you’ll definitely remember watching the show.
Truly majestic. It was definitely a unforgettable experience! The performers are so talented and the horses were beautiful. Everything was graceful and the acrobats were really entertaining. How can one do so many perfect flips without getting super dizzy? And hanging on the side of, upside down, spinning around on the horse? Crazy. After the show, I just wanted my own horse!
I think small children would not really be into it as much as an older crowd. Also, people that love horses would probably be more into it. It might just seem like horses running back and forth which might be boring for some people. The singers were really great and the musicians played beautiful music. It was very peaceful. The acrobats & dancers were so talented. All in all, this show is definitely worth a watch!
There is food! It’s on the pricier side but that’s to be expected. Popcorn was $ 7! They also have some combo deals! Expect a super long line though!
Located in the parking of AT&T Park. Parking was $ 15!
Please don’t have flash photography and bright lights! It can scare/​hurt the horses and the performers. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Magic happens under this tent.
I ll give it 10 stars if I could!!!
Beautiful, graceful performances by all.
We came here with our family and we all enjoyed the show. It is worth every penny!
Pros
*Beautiful excellent trained horses
*acrobats,
dancers,
drummers, (no more war on earth performers)
*gymnastics
life singers musicians
Cons
*Acts can run just a tiny bit long
*more up bit music
* not great for small children (7 under)
Overall a wonderful show.

Great show! Horses, acrobats and wonderful music. We bought the VIP tickets and were treated to a wonderful buffet, drinks and dessert.
Hanging out at the moment — waiting to go on the stable tour. What a lot of positive energy! Great way to spend the afternoon.

Magic… The horses were beautiful! They did mild choreography and clearly were loved and treated well…, naked most of the time interacting with the staff, the show was magic and beautiful, lots of gymnast and awesome African drummers and dancers this show is awesome! DON’T TAKE FLASH PICTURES AND RISK HURTING THE HORSES
Unbelievable how many people break this rule. How selfish and stupid can you be? TURN off your phone for the love of God, grrrr

An amazing show.
In the Giants off season, the big white tents set up in the parking lots of AT&T Park herald the Cavalia shows. Having seen the billboards advertising this show for the past few years, I finally decided to take the family to see Odysseo, the latest version of Cavalia.
Getting our tickets from will-​call was not the easiest of experiences. Be prepared to wait in line outside the white trailer! However, when you get up to the front, the very polite staff are calm and help you quickly, and then you’re off to the show. When you walk into the tents, you see the backs of the bleachers directly in front of you, some vending stands off to the left and far right, and the show paraphernalia stand as well. The music beckons you in, sounding like a happy mix between Enya and Gregorian chants. We took our seats and played along with the rest of the audience, answering questions about horses, the show, etc. that showed up on the screen in front of us.
The show started, a little later than the declared start time, and opened with gymnasts somersaulting across the stage. African themes, european themes, the whole thing seemed like a cirque du soleil experience, but what we were all waiting for, the horses… they were incredible. From seemingly wild horses galloping around, then instantly controlled by a slight girl standing in the middle, to riders horse-​skiing (riding astride two horses galloping side by side), to acrobatic tricks… horses always bring a sense of majesty and mystery to any experience, and this was no exception. The incredible strength married with loving obedience to their riders, it was breathtaking.
And yes, my daughter now wants a horse.

If you are in San Francisco and happen to see the big white tent in AT&T Park’s Parking Lot A, that’s not another Cirque du Soliel show that seems to come year in and year out, but it’s the spectacular horse show from the creator of the aforementioned Cirque that combines equestrians with acrobats alongside African drummers and backflippers into a truly fun and unique show the whole family will like. You probably should like horses if you are considering taking the whole family this holiday season. And the good thing is, unlike many other shows I never found myself uninterested with the activity happening on the center stage.
Odysseo, from the creators of another horse based stage show Cavalia, is all about horses and their relationship to man and nature. The stunning stage is the real highlight here, I swear it’s as big as a football field with a secret mountain in the background that isn’t reveled until the second act and a huge flat panel screen behind that gives the impression that whatever place the horses and the equestrians and the acrobats and the drummers happen to be performing in, it’s a much larger depth perception, which makes the show all the more fascinating to see when the horses are arriving on stage.
I had a friend who was nice enough to invite me as her plus and she was lucky enough to get invited to experience the VIP tent on opening night. And what an experience it was!!! Upon entry you get a complimentary program and poster, and then it’s all-​you-​can drink complementary wine or champagne and bottled water or soda. (Remember to take a bottle for the show too!) On top of that there was a full all you can get menu of food from skirt steak to grilled chicken to ahi tuna to samosas, beginning middle and end, everything you needed was all there. And then at intermission, it was all desserts from tiramisu to lemon bars to fresh fruit, we managed to stuff our faces and then go back and fill them some more. Usually these buffets can be hit and miss with sub-​par service and food, but everything here under the VIP Rendezvous tent was filled to the nines, all of the time! And at the end of the show with VIP passes you can tour the horse paddocks. One tip, I’d pass on the popcorn, it didn’t taste good or fresh and that made me very sad, as I had nothing to munch on while watching the show in the crowd. From a wonderfully stocked gift shop to early pictures with the performers, no stone was left un-​turned, which was remarkable when you think this is a traveling show after all, and in just a few weeks they are packing up and moving on to their next city.
But the real stars of this show is the horses and what kind of things these amazing performers can do with them. From Roman Riding, which is standing on two horses at the same time to Liberty, which is the artist giving commands to the horse with no ropes or reigns, to my personal favorite the Trick Riders, which every stunt possible goes on top of the horse as they are racing across the stage. That part of the show will no doubt keep your energy up. The show is broken, like most traveling Cirque shows into about 10 – 12 acts, and not all of them are done with horses. My personal favorite were the aerialists who had two huge numbers in the show, one in which all of the aerialists were hanging on the bars while on a spinning carousel in the first half, the other involved hanging rings over nothing but the sandy ground below them in the second half of the show. Both parts were outstanding. Another favorite were the drummers and sensational back flippers known as Appel d’Afrique, they clearly helped to keep the show moving as the horses and riders needed their break mid-​show.
Bottom Line: Go see Odysseo if you get the chance to, while it stops in San Francisco. The show is engaging, well-​paced, and interesting, and if you have young ones, they’ll love it especially if they love horses! If you’re looking save money then go for the tickets on weeknights but if you’re looking to splurge then go for the VIP passes but beware of sticker shock when you look online! Sure they tell you not to take pictures or video during the show and it could be annoying, but really you’re there to watch the show, so who cares what others do look forward and see what’s going on in front of you because the show is truly remarkable.

My husband treated me to this show for our 15^th Anniversary. Spent over $ 500 for VIP tickets. Despite the announcement that no photography or videotaping was allowed at least 5 people around us were holding up their phones taking photos and recording. Unbelievably distracting, annoying and really kind of ruined the experience. Security did nothing. The whole will call box office thing was also a mess. They need to get their act together.

This was a cluster. We bought $ 260 tickets, lined up at will call to be told we needed to go to VIP tent. Then a bunch if people between us and stage kept using their phones to video the show. Hard to not get distracted as if we were just outside trying to get a peek. Lousy experience.

Went to opening night last night. Cool show — personally I preferred the human acrobats to the horses, but YMMV. The show leaves each act going a bit too long — the horses are beautiful running in a circle, but 10 minutes of this gets boring. All in all a nice time and great for kids, although a pretty pricey evening for a family. At over $ 100 a pop, I enjoyed the evening, but no way I would ever repeat. I liked the small, intimate venue, but the seating was cramped and uncomfortable, especially for a three hour show. I did have a problem with the bar service on the foyer — the DBs serving drinks spent more time ogling the girls walking by and talking amongst themselves than they did serving drinks. The lines were long and slow — we gave up waiting during intermission. So if you have a few hundred bucks going nowhere special, it’s a nice night out.

The Group experience at the VIP Tent is absolutely amazing!