The Ringling Brothers Circus
The Ringling Brothers Circus is the largest in the world. Different numbers are shown at the same time on four platforms and three arenas. The "Greatest Show on Earth" started in 1871 when classic circus acts were brought into one, including freak shows and animal menageries. After a six-year break, the circus will be back without animals.
Silvers Circus in Melbourne
A Melbourne entertainment since 1976, Silvers Circus is often called "Australia’s Greatest Circus". It offers visitors a big top show the city can be proud of.
Cirque du Soleil
The world-famous Canadian Circus company, Cirque du Soleil, is by far the most famous circus. Spectacular acrobatics, jaw-dropping magicians, and performers of all kinds are the essence of the 21st-century circus.
The Circus of the Sun
The Circus of the Sun is a brilliant representative of modern circus founded in 1984. The Moscow State Circus became the first in Russia to become independent. Today it is based on almost 300 artists of various genres. Every year a new program is staged. The best circuses offer unique shows.
Where is the most famous circus in the world?
The Ringling Brothers Circus started in 1871 when classic circus acts were brought into one. After a six-year break, the circus will be back without animals. A Melbourne entertainment since 1976, Silvers Circus is often called "Australia’s Greatest Circus".
Various Circuses
In 2016, pressured by animal rights activists and changing public opinion, Feld retired the last of its performing elephants. The best circuses in the world offer unique shows. The Cirque du Soleil in Montreal, Canada features awe-inspiring performances. The Circus of the Sun in Sweden trains new talented circus artists that proved its greatness.