BIG APPLE CIRCUS will return for the 2026 holiday season at a brand new location, the Marx Brothers Playground!

Running from November 27, 2026 to January 18, 2027 this year’s show was designed to continue BIG APPLE CIRCUS tradition of bringing audiences unique and astounding human feats, offering the perfect blend of gravity-defying performances with playful artistry and creativity.

Marx Brothers Playground
East 96 St. between 1st and 2nd avenue
New York, NY 10029

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased.

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To celebrate the triumphant return, priority purchasers can save 20% on tickets with code: EARLYBIRD

This exclusive offer ends November 16th, so don't wait to reserve your seats. Restrictions apply."

*Offer disclaimer: This offer is good now through Nov. 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The 20% savings offer applies to all prices except Priority Ringside seats. Select Early Bird Offer and enter code EARLYBIRD to apply savings. Some blackout dates apply. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Offer valid with online purchases only. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Tickets are subject to availability. Limit 8 tickets per order. Additional taxes and fees may apply.

BIG APPLE CIRCUS Featured Acts to Include

While Lincoln Center gets a magnificent makeover, BIG APPLE CIRCUS is moving to a new venue, but still has all the original wonder, whimsy, and WOW you’ve come to love!

From the death-defying thrills of the Cardenas Brothers to the incredible aerial artistry of the Sky Angels, Big Apple Circus delivers a world of wonder under one spectacular tent. With unforgettable feats of strength and skill, this all-new show brings the magic of the circus to life.

Ringmaster Brett Alters

Ringmaster Brett Alters returns to command the big top as this dynamic performer and host continues to captivate audiences around the world in circuses, concerts, and theaters.

Anton & Frank

Get ready to laugh and be thoroughly entertained by Anton and Viktor Franke, the world-renowned father-and-son comedy duo from Saint Petersburg, Russia! This spectacular pair has taken the international variety circuit by storm, transforming traditional circus arts into a masterful, high-energy spectacle of “Physical Comedy.”

Combining flawless slapstick, mind-bending acrobatics, and impeccable timing, their performance transcends language barriers to deliver pure, universal joy.

Cardenas Brothers

With more than 15 years of experience, the Cárdenas Brothers have mastered the breathtaking Wheel of Death, thrilling audiences around the world with their extraordinary courage, precision, and skill.

Born into a circus family, the brothers turned their lifelong passion into an internationally acclaimed act, pushing the limits of risk, artistry, and adrenaline with every performance. The incredible Cárdenas Brothers bring emotion, storytelling, and spectacle to one of the circus’s most daring acts.

Bingo Troupe

Straight from the heart of Kyiv with the fire of a thousand spotlights! For nearly three dazzling decades, the Bingo Troupe has taken the world by storm with their infectious charisma, and electrifying stage presence.

From Europe to the Far East, they’ve lit up arenas and theaters with showbiz magic and now this international sensation bursts into the Big Apple Circus!

Olate Family

It’s a four-legged fiesta of fun! Winners of America’s Got Talent and hearts around the globe, the Olate Family brings their beloved performing pups to the circus ring for a joy-filled jamboree of flips, jumps, dances, and cuddly comedy.

It's three generations of tail-wagging talent in a show that’s guaranteed to make every member of your family smile and ask, “why can’t my dogs do that!”?

Sky Angels

Prepare to be amazed as award-winning aerial duo Kristina Vorobeva and Rustem Osmanov take aerial artistry to breathtaking new heights! Their astonishing “Iron Jaw” sequence sees the performers suspend and support one another using only the strength of their teeth and a mouth-held strap.

Performed high above the stage without a safety net, Sky Angels delivers an unforgettable combination of beauty, danger, and jaw-dropping athleticism.

Triple Breath

Triple Breath takes the high wire to astonishing new heights as world-class performers execute daring acrobatics, three-person-high formations, and spectacular feats high above the ring.

Led by Kristina Vorobeva, this award-winning tightrope act has been recognized at the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival with the Bronze Clown and other major international competitions. With every step demanding absolute focus and trust, Triple Breath leaves audiences breathless!

Jimmy Saylon & Co

A world of mystery and wonder await you with Jimmy Saylon & Co. Born into a circus family, Jimmy Saylon brings generations of circus tradition to the ring, blending spectacular grand illusions and theatrical storytelling.

A veteran of major European circuses and international festivals, Saylon has captivated audiences with astonishing transformations, impossible escapes, and stunning surprises through his “Time Machine” act. Prepare to be amazed!

Valentina Vazquez

Experience the beautiful artistry of Valentina Vazquez on the Low Wire! As a brilliant fourth-generation circus star performing with Circus Vazquez and Flip Circus, Valentina brings a modern, high-energy flair to a timeless tradition.

Beyond her live circus performances, Valentina has captivated millions online, sharing her rigorous training, vibrant backstage life, and passion for the ring on TikTok and Instagram.

Learn more, visit - www.bigapplecircus.com