Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to Sacramento, playing the Golden 1 Center from September 17–20, 2026.

You remember your first circus. Now it’s their turn. Ringling is a childhood moment filled with awe, laughter, and unforgettable family time, the kind of experience every kid deserves. Families can enjoy all the circus fun with $15 kids tickets, making it easier than ever to create those first circus memories together.

The Greatest Show On Earth® is a two-hour live talent show featuring the world’s best acts. This action-packed modern circus is filled with heart-pounding stunts, incredible acrobats, and immersive family moments that keep Children Of All Ages© fully engaged. From high-flying trapeze to gravity-defying acrobatics, every act is designed to wow. Performers flip, twist, soar, and launch through the air in a nonstop display of strength, precision, and courage that pushes the limits of what feels possible.

Before the show even begins, families are invited to join the excitement during the interactive pre-show, where the Ringling Hype Crew brings the arena to life with music, movement, and crowd engagement. From the first moment to the final bow, the experience is designed to keep audiences connected, entertained, and part of the action every step of the way.

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