Macau Water Exploration

After several years, City of Dreams’ masterpiece, “The House of Dancing Water,” is about to make a stunning comeback. This must-see water show will unveil its new chapter in May 2025, once again igniting the audience's imagination with captivating visuals and dynamic energy, embarking on an unprecedented epic water adventure. Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, and Mr. Giuliano Peparini, Artistic Director of Peparini Studios, attended the press conference held at Morpheus at City of Dreams. Witnessed by Mr. Ho Hong Pan, Head of the Cultural and Creative Industries Promotion Department of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, Ms. Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, and Mr. Xu Dongjie, Deputy Director of the Publicity and Culture Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Mr. Ho announced the return of "The House of Dancing Water," the world's top water show, in May. This spectacular production, with nearly 300 performers and crew from over 30 countries, will once again immerse the audience in its dreamy and stunning water world. The main cast of "The House of Dancing Water" also presented a dazzling runway show in their costumes. Afterward, the guests were given a sneak peek behind the scenes of the theater, experiencing the abundant inspiration and vitality behind the stage of "The House of Dancing Water." Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said: “As a leading global developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities, Melco has always been committed to providing world-class hospitality and entertainment experiences, creating unique landmark entertainment projects, and contributing to the development of Macau's new and high-quality tourism industry. This is an exciting moment as the highly anticipated 'The House of Dancing Water' is returning to City of Dreams, our flagship integrated resort. We are proud to bring a unique and extraordinary world-class entertainment experience to visitors to Macau. This is crucial in helping our resort develop into a multi-day destination for in-depth travel and in supporting the Macao SAR Government's positioning of Macau as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure. Today's announcement further demonstrates Melco's commitment to providing guests with diverse entertainment experiences and exciting arts and cultural programs, a commitment we hope to extend to our integrated resorts in Macau and around the world. The reimagined water show will be unveiled in May with a brand-new look, and Melco is very much looking forward to sharing 'The House of Dancing Water,' a must-see water show, with tourists from Asia and around the world. We are confident that 'The House of Dancing Water,' an unprecedented masterpiece, will become a global entertainment icon.” "The House of Dancing Water" is the brainchild of Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment. This water-themed show, which cost over RMB 2 billion, has been performed nearly 4,000 times since its debut in September 2010, attracting countless audiences from all over the world and receiving widespread acclaim. "The House of Dancing Water" creates breathtaking visual effects with its pioneering performing arts and extreme physical expressions. The storyline revolves around romantic love, touching the audience's hearts with deep emotions. In addition, the theater's design is unique, leading the audience into a world of water beyond imagination with a vibrant and charming atmosphere. With a 270-degree circular theater, a state-of-the-art pool stage, hydraulic lifts, and sophisticated lighting and sound systems, each performance is like a flowing fantasy, allowing "The House of Dancing Water" to break and redefine the limits of a "show," recreating an immersive water art scene full of infinite possibilities. The reimagined "The House of Dancing Water" is directed by Mr. Giuliano Peparini, Artistic Director of Peparini Studios, and produced by Our Legacy Creations. Under the leadership of Giuliano Peparini, "The House of Dancing Water" continues its original essence while being renewed with a narrative form more in line with the current artistic context—integrating rich scenes and cutting-edge stage effects technology to enhance the visual impact and immersion of the performance, skillfully combining acrobatics, dance, stunts, and theatrical performances to present an unparalleled visual art feast. The return of "The House of Dancing Water" will further enhance City of Dreams' existing artistic landscape and promote the development and prosperity of arts and culture in the Macao SAR. The all-new "The House of Dancing Water" will unveil its new chapter in May 2025. Global audiences are invited to visit the Dancing Water Theater at City of Dreams, Macau, to experience the epic and legendary style. Tickets will officially go on sale on March 10, 2025. Please stay tuned.