After more than two decades away, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth is coming back to the Twin Cities. The reimagined circus experience plays Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul from Oct. 22 to 25, 2026.
The two-hour live show features heart-pounding stunts, acrobats, trapeze artists, and nonstop family entertainment set to a high-energy soundtrack spanning more than 10 genres of music. Highlights include the Double Wheel of Destiny, where performers leap and jump rope on massive moving wheels high above the ground, a high-speed bicycle troupe building moving human pyramids, powerful acrobats from Mongolia, and a Latin dance group blending salsa-style movement with acrobatics.
Younger fans will also get a kick out of fan-favorite character Bailey the Robo Pup, and families are invited to join the interactive pre-show, where the Ringling Hype Crew kicks things off before the main event begins.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, April 14, at Ringling.com. Fans can sign up to become Ringling Insiders now for exclusive early access, including a special pre-sale code to secure the best seats first.
Kids tickets are available for $15 with the purchase of an adult ticket, making it easier for families to get in on the fun.
Show times are as follows:
- Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Grand Casino Arena is located at 199 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. For more information and special offers, visit https://www.ringling.com/special-offers/