MSC Cruises has announced a new entertainment lineup for MSC Virtuosa headlined by Dirty Dancing: In Concert, which first debuted aboard MSC World America. 

The new entertainment line-up will be launched during the summer 2025 season, during which MSC Virtuosa will homeport in Southampton, UK, offering cruises to Northern Europe, the Atlantic coast, Norwegian fjords, and the Canary Islands.

The first performance of Dirty Dancing: In Concert is scheduled for July 10th, 2025, featuring a live band, singers, and dancers performing in sync with the movie. Guests can also enjoy  a Dirty Dancing-themed after-show party with sing-alongs.

Other new shows being introduced aboard MSC Virtuosa for her UK season include Songbook Abba, featuring ABBA’s greatest hits, and Starwalker, a tribute to Michael Jackson’s classic hits.

Hall of Fame, a new show celebrating pop legends, as well as two brand-new circus aerial performances at the Carousel Lounge, will also launch in June and autumn 2025. 

The official names for the circus shows will be chosen by families and children onboard, according to a press release.

“Providing an impressive array of spectacular entertainment options for every type of guest around the clock is key to creating an unforgettable cruise experience,” said Steve Leatham, Vice President of Entertainment, MSC Cruises. “MSC Virtuosa is an incredible platform for pushing the boundaries of entertainment at sea.”

“We’re thrilled to introduce brand-new daytime and evening headline events that will leave our guests in awe,” he added. “We’re particularly excited about the premiere of ‘Dirty Dancing: In Concert, ‘Hall of Fame’ and our newest Carousel Productions Cirque shows, which will both debut this summer.”

New entertainment highlights include:

Dirty Dancing: In Concert – A live-to-film concert experience of the classic Lionsgate film, brought to life with singers, dancers, and musicians.

Hall of Fame – A live concert celebrating pop legends with iconic music.

Carousel Lounge Shows – The Carousel Lounge will feature two brand-new cirque aerial shows, one launching in June 2025, and the other in the autumn. 

Daytime Activities – innovative sports, games, and entertainment for guests of all ages to enjoy.

MSC Street Theatre – delivering surprise pop-up performances from world-class entertainers throughout the ship including poolside, bars, restaurants and the promenade.

Kids and Family Entertainment – game shows, parties, technology-driven experiences, and quizzes.

LEGO Experiences – families can take part in a LEGO Family Game Show, where parents and children can come together to compete in an exhilarating timed team challenge using colourful bricks.