The earliest modern circuses were performed in open-air structures with limited covered seating. From the late eighteenth to late nineteenth century, custom-made circus buildings (often wooden) were …

Jan 30, 2026 · Circus history. A list of American circuses both past and present, with photos stories and information.

Get ready to dance, cheer and celebrate from your seat (and maybe even the aisle)! BUY TICKETS. Get to your seats early for a music-infused celebration! Our all-new Ringling Hype Crew will set the tone …

At various times circuses have offered supplementary attractions such as street parades, menageries, sideshows, pantomimes, and theatrical presentations. A number of circuses, especially in Europe, …

This museum exhibits models, posters, traveling wagons, specialized gear, animal enclosures and other memorabilia from circuses in the United States and around the world.

May 15, 2025 · Discover the fate of the last traveling circuses. From the end of an era to new beginnings, learn about the challenges and transformations these circuses faced.

Explore 15 of the world's most famous circuses, from Cirque du Soleil to Ringling Bros. Discover their history, origins, and fascinating facts.

Thanks to a handful of small family-owned circuses, there has been a resurgence of the circus since the 1980s. Here, we’re looking into the history of the circuses in America.

Oct 25, 2025 · The Florida State University "Flying High" Circus located in Tallahassee, Florida, is an extra-curricular activity under FSU's Division of Student Affairs.

Jun 15, 2021 · For the better part of a century—a period that encompassed the Civil War, America’s Gilded Age, WW I, and through the Great Depression—the circus reigned as far and away America’s …