Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is set to grace DFW with The Greatest Show on Earth. The high-flying circus is presently on a U.S. tour, where it’s mapped out stops in Dallas and Fort Worth. This August, Ringling will present a reimagined production complete with jaw-dropping acrobatics, incredible stunts, and all sorts of family fun.
The Greatest Show On Earth® is a high-octane, two-hour spectacle showcasing world-class stunts and gravity-defying acrobatics. This reimagined, animal-free circus features nonstop displays of strength and precision designed to keep families fully engaged.
The show reimagines iconic stunts like the Double Wheel of Destiny and synchronized trapeze alongside modern additions: high-speed bicycle troupes, Mongolian acrobats showcasing elite strength, and a Latin dance group blending salsa with high-energy athletics.
“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”, a press release states.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will host multiple performances in Dallas and Fort Worth this August. The show lands in Fort Worth first, hosting performances at Dickies Arena from Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The company will host performances at American Airlines Center shortly thereafter, with shows lined up from Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The show encourages visitors to arrive early for the interactive pre-show, where a live DJ and the Ringling Hype Crew kick off the energy with dance battles and crowd participation. This pre-show party offers families a chance to get a close-up look at Bailey the Robo Pup, the show’s high-tech mascot, before the main event begins.
Tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show On Earth are now on sale. Adult tickets start as low as $33.05 where children’s tickets are priced at just $15 with the purchase of an adult ticket.