GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — "The Greatest Show On Earth" is heading to West Michigan this fall!
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be making a stop at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for six shows on Oct. 25 through Oct. 27.
The shows are part of the circus' North American tour and are the only shows in Michigan in 2024.
Here's the dates and showtimes for The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus:
- Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.
The shows include "feats of real human achievement, musical performances blended with aerial artistry, modern comedy, and never-before-seen acts on highwire, trapeze, bicycles, and more."
Organizers are also touting new enhanced technologies that will amplify the performances with directional sound, spotlight tracking systems and video moments from the audience.
“We’re reintroducing Ringling at a time when families are seeking shared entertainment experiences that provide joy, connection, and moments of togetherness,” said Kenneth Feld, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Feld Entertainment. “To redefine Ringling for today’s audiences, we started with a blank slate and evolved all aspects from production to performance to meet the needs of modern families, ultimately creating a massive playground that delivers an incredible and unique performance that can only be called The Greatest Show On Earth.”
Some of the new acts include a "Triangular Highwire" act, "Criss-Cross Flying Trapeze" performance, and an "Extreme Box Jump Trampoline" that launches bicyclists and unicyclists in the air.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster or at the Van Andel Arena Box Office.
A special pre-sale is happening now for "Ringling Insider Preferred Guests". You can signup to become a Ringling Insider here.
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