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  1. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

    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 …

  2. Circus - Wikipedia

    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 …

  3. Circus | Definition, History, Acts, & Facts | Britannica

    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 …

  4. History of Circus: From Ancient Roots to Controversial ...

    Apr 23, 2023 · The circus had a long journey from the Circus Maximus in Ancient Rome to the Cirque du Soleil today. While the modern circus has shed the ethical issues dragging it down since the 19th …

  5. Circus History, Photos, News, Performers, Owners, Biographies

    Dec 4, 2025 · American circus history, list of circus performers and owners with biographies, thousands of circus photos, movies, circus news, traditions, information.

  6. The Death of One of the Oldest Shows on Earth | National ...

    Amidst animal welfare controversies and a rapidly evolving entertainment industry, what will become of the American circus?

  7. History of Circus - From Ancient to First Modern Circus

    Circus is a name for a traveling company of performers. These performers are usually acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, although circuses have musicians, trapeze, and other stunt artists.