A shift in form has been credited with a revival of the circus tradition since the late 1970s, when a number of groups began to experiment with new circus formats and aesthetics, typically avoiding the …

The Circus returns January 2026. The Greatest Show On Earth® combines jaw-dropping moments, world-class performances, and incredible sights—all powered by a pop music playlist packed with …

A circus is an entertainment or spectacle usually consisting of trained animal acts and exhibitions of human skill and daring. A circus is typically held in a circular performance area usually bounded by a …

Not just a circus show, Cirque du Soleil provides live entertainment through more than 20 different experiences. Learn more about all our individual productions.

About Ringling’s The Greatest Show On Earth combines jaw-dropping moments, world-class performances and incredible sights, carrying the legacy of the classic circus that has toured the …

The Society’s membership includes a diverse selection of scholars, researchers, educators, archivists, curators, librarians, circus professionals and enthusiasts united with the common goal of …

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The Latin word circus comes from the Greek word kirkos, meaning “circle" or "ring”. [1] The first circus in Rome was the Circus Maximus, in the valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills.

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