Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

5 PASS 2 REVIEW 6 FIX

Link & Button Quality

Action

6 issue(s) across 99 links and 30 buttons

FIX

6 issue(s) across 99 links and 30 buttons

2 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/club-cirque/account; https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/

2 link(s) with generic text

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

Got: /experiences/cosm ("Learn more"); https://parfumcirquedusoleil.com/ ("Learn more")

3 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/legal/cookie-policy; https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/legal/cookie-policy; https://www.onetrust.com/products/cookie-consent/

2 button(s) with no accessible text

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

Got: button (#1228 on page); button (#1245 on page)

92 link(s) with descriptive text

99 links

2 empty

2 generic text

3 new tab

2 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/club-cirq…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
/studio/interactive-at-home	Interactive Home experience	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/studio/freestreamtv	Watch Now	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/experiences/cosm	Learn more	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: Learn more Suggested: Cosm
https://parfumcirquedusoleil.com/	Learn more	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: Learn more Suggested: Home page
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/legal/coo…	More information about your pr…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/legal/coo…	More information about your pr…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.onetrust.com/products/cookie…	Powered by OneTrust Opens in a…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label

120 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/club-cirque/account; https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

/experiences/cosm ("Learn more"); https://parfumcirquedusoleil.com/ ("Learn more")

Why this matters

Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.

Learn more ▾

Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.

Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/legal/cookie-policy; https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/legal/cookie-policy; https://www.onetrust.com/products/cookie-consent/

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

Learn more ▾

Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

button (#1228 on page); button (#1245 on page)

Why this matters

Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2

Favicon & Branding

Action

No icons detected

FIX

No icons detected

No favicon.ico at site root

Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.

No apple-touch-icon detected

iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.

No favicon or icon links detected

Your site will show the browser's generic page icon in tabs, bookmarks, and home screens.

✗ favicon.ico Missing

✗ PNG Icons Missing

✗ Apple Touch Missing

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✗ Multiple Sizes Missing

Web Manifest

Action

Not found

FIX

Not found

No web manifest found

No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

Dark Mode Support

Action

Theme color only

FIX

Theme color only

Theme-color present but no dark variant

A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.

Got: #000

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModePartial Dark Mode

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

No print-specific styles detected

When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.

Print Stylesheet No Print Styles

Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗

404 Error Page

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Navigation links present on 404 page

Homepage link present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title 404 Error Page - The page is no longer available | Cirque du Soleil ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

Action

20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA

h1 to a new era of Cirque du Soleil

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

32px · bottom of viewport

h2 Learn more about

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Discover our shows, book your tickets

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Discover Cirque du Soleil Music

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Now free on your favorite free TV apps

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Cirque du Soleil in Shared Reality

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 L'Eau de Parfum by Cirque du Soleil

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Group and Corporate Events

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 The Macallan Harmony Collection

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Discover Cirque’s Latest Show News & A…

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Hi there - what would you like to explor…

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Cirque du Soleil

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Corporate

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Discover our world

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Data

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h3 Interactive Home experience

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

19px · bottom of viewport

h3 Watch Now

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

19px · bottom of viewport

h3 NEW! 'Auana

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

19px · bottom of viewport

h3 Dinner Show in Mexico

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

19px · bottom of viewport

h3 Groups (10+)

1.00:1

#000000

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

19px · bottom of viewport

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h1 to a new era of Cirq…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Learn more about	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Discover our shows, …	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Discover Cirque du S…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Now free on your fav…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Cirque du Soleil in …	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 L'Eau de Parfum by C…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Group and Corporate …	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 The Macallan Harmony…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Discover Cirque’s …	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Hi there - what woul…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Cirque du Soleil	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Corporate	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Discover our world	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h2 Do Not Sell or Share…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h3 Interactive Home exp…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h3 Watch Now	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h3 NEW! 'Auana	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h3 Dinner Show in Mexic…	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail
h3 Groups (10+)	1.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#000000	Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Landmark Structure

9 landmarks

PASS

9 landmarks

<main> landmark present

2 <nav> landmark(s) found

2 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Skip navigation link present

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

A+

Heading Hierarchy

72 headings

PASS

72 headings

Single H1 present

H2 Learn more about
H3 Interactive Home experience
H3 Watch Now
H3 NEW! 'Auana
H3 Dinner Show in Mexico
H3 Groups (10+)
H3 Custom Live Events
H3 Past shows
H1 Welcome to a new era of Cirque du Soleil
H2 Discover our shows, book your tickets
H3 LUZIA
H3 Alegría
H3 ‘Auana
H3 Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ
H3 Cirque du Soleil ECHO
H3 Cirque du Soleil LUDÕ
H3 Cirque du Soleil MAD APPLE
H3 Drawn to Life
H3 JOYÀ
H3 KÀ
H3 KOOZA
H3 KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities
H3 Michael Jackson ONE
H3 Mystère
H3 «O»
H3 OVO
H3 RÀDIO ANDORRA
H3 Tribute series - Jean Leloup
H3 'Twas the Night Before...
H3 The Las Vegas shows, tickets, and events you don’t want to miss!
H2 Discover Cirque du Soleil Music
H2 Now free on your favorite free TV apps
H2 Cirque du Soleil in Shared Reality
H2 L'Eau de Parfum by Cirque du Soleil
H2 Group and Corporate Events
H2 The Macallan Harmony Collection
H2 Discover Cirque’s Latest Show News & Articles
H3 Cirque Life on CBC: A Firsthand Look at Cirque du Soleil LUZIA
H3 Experience the Legends of Cirque du Soleil ‘AUANA
H3 What is Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ?
H3 Crazy About Mad Apple
H3 Throw and Behold: Juggling’s History, Styles, and World Records
H3 Discover JOYÀ: Cirque du Soleil’s First Resident Show in Mexico
H3 Unlock the Mysteries of the KOOZA Box
H3 All About LUZIA?
H3 What is KURIOS About?
H3 What is OVO About?
H3 Tumbling Gymnastics: How to Stick the Landing
H3 Cirque du Soleil’s Music: High Wires & High Notes
H3 All About Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil: A Tribute to the King of Pop
H3 Daniel Bélanger: Portrait of a Quebec Music Legend
H3 Meet Sébastien Laurendeau, Producer of LUZIA (Live)
H3 What is KÀ about? A Journey of Epic Proportions
H3 What to Wear to Cirque du Soleil: A Complete Fashion Guide
H3 The Macallan & Cirque du Soleil: Whisky, Art, and Immersive Experiences
H3 The Fascinating World of Trapeze Artists
H3 Let’s Get Flexible: Tips to Improve Your Flexibility
H3 Circus Acts and What Makes Them So Interesting
H3 Want the scoop on all things Cirque du Soleil?
H3 Entertainment that defies conformity
H2 Hi there - what would you like to explore today?
H2 Cirque du Soleil
H2 Corporate
H2 Discover our world
H2 Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Data
H3 Manage Consent Preferences
H4 Strictly Necessary Cookies
H5 Functional Cookies
H4 Share Or Sale of Personal Data
H5 Performance Cookies
H5 Targeting Cookies
H3 Cookie List

A+

Alt Text Quality

All 69 images OK

PASS

All 69 images OK

2 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters

18 decorative image(s) correctly marked

49 image(s) with good alt text

69 images 49 good alt text 18 decorative

Issue	Count
too long	2 image(s)

Form Accessibility

1 of 8 controls have issues

PASS

1 of 8 controls have issues

1 control(s) rely on placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

Got: <input>

7 control(s) properly labeled

8 controls

7 labeled

1 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
input	input	Please type your question here	aria-label
#ot-group-id-SSPD_BG	checkbox	Share Or Sale of Personal Data	for/id
#vendor-search-handler	text	Cookie list search	aria-label
#chkbox-id	checkbox	checkbox label	for/id
#select-all-hosts-groups-handler	checkbox	checkbox label	for/id
#select-all-vendor-groups-handler	checkbox	checkbox label	for/id
#select-all-vendor-leg-handler	checkbox	checkbox label	for/id
input	input	(Search by city, show, venue)	placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input>

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

Learn more ▾

Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 91/100 — 3 failing, 27 passed

PASS

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
nav > ul.nav__list > li.nav__list__item > button.default-nav-burger-menu__button `nav > ul.nav__list > li.nav__list__item > button.default-nav-burger-menu__button`

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
footer > div#skipNav-footer > div.footer-logo > a `footer > div#skipNav-footer > div.footer-logo > a`

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
cookie policy `div#onetrust-group-container > div#onetrust-policy > div#onetrust-policy-text > a.ot-cookie-policy-link`

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable

○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state

○The page has a logical tab order

○Visual order on the page follows DOM order

○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region

○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page

○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation

○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology

○Custom controls have associated labels

○Custom controls have ARIA roles

●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`

●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes

●`[role]` values are valid

●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values

●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled

●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents

●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes

●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.

●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Skip links are focusable.

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

○ARIA input fields have accessible names

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.

○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names

○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region

○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.

○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements

○ARIA IDs are unique

○No form fields have multiple labels

○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title

○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.

○Input buttons have discernible text.

○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text

○Form elements have associated labels

○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.

○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.

○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○All heading elements contain content.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.

○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.

○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.