Free to enter
The Circus Fair
Pony rides, elephant rides and more. Buy tokens there for rides and activities. One hour before and after each show.
Pick a show
Five shows. Pick yours.
Each show is about 2 hours. There is a 15-minute break in the middle.
Seats are $18, $25 or $35.
Kids 2 and older need a ticket. Under 2 get in free.
Parking is $8 per car.
The family deal
Save $8 on every $18 seat
Use the code online or at the box office. It works for any show. A family of four saves $32. Use it by Jan 18, 2027.
One code per order. Not good with other deals. Code expires Jan 18, 2027.
CIRCUS2027
- Tap Get Tickets. Pick your show.
- Tap Unlock on the ticket page.
- Type the code. Your $18 seat is now $10.
What you get
Big fun for everyone
Your ticket pays for the show. The Circus Fair is free to enter.
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The elephants
The elephants are back! Sit up close and bring your camera.
The clowns
A whole team of clowns. They will find your kid. Your kid will laugh.
The high flyers
People swing and fly way up high. Right over your head.
The daredevils
Stunts way up high and rides that spin fast. Hold on tight!
The big show
Two hours of wow. Something new every few minutes.
The crowd
Kids, moms, dads and grandmas. Everyone in one row.
Souvenirs
Toys and treats. Plus the one they will hug all the way home.
Acts are subject to change.
Come early. Stay late.
The Circus Fair
It is in the Coliseum basement. It opens one hour before each show and stays open one hour after. It is free to enter. Buy tokens there for rides and activities.
- Petting zoo and pony rides
- Elephant rides
- Face painting and a moon bounce
- Bring your camera
Fort Wayne families
80 years of first circuses
80thyear of the show
5shows
3days in January
$18seats start at
★★★★★
Beyond amazing, couldn't imagine the world without the circus, just to be able to put smiles on faces and simply laughing, that's living.
Makayla, Google review★★★★★
Very entertaining circus with several days acts including a mix of animals and acrobatics
Google review★★★★★
Helpful group, does a lot for the community and especially for children.
David, Google reviewBig names
Acts you may have seen on TV
In 2026, three of our acts had been on America's Got Talent. The 2027 acts will be announced. Acts are subject to change.
Acts featured on
Why it matters
Every ticket helps the Mizpah Shrine
The circus raises money for the Mizpah Shrine in Fort Wayne. That is why the show has come back for 80 years.
Payments are not deductible as a charitable contribution.
Good to know
Questions parents ask
How long is the show?
About 2 hours. There is a 15-minute break in the middle.
Do kids need a ticket?
Kids 2 and older need their own ticket and pay the same price as adults. Kids under 2 get in free. This is a Coliseum rule.
How much is parking?
$8 per car. You pay at the booth when you drive into the Coliseum lot.
What is the Circus Fair?
A fair in the Coliseum basement. It is free to enter. Petting zoo, face painting, a moon bounce, pony rides and elephant rides. Buy tokens there for rides and activities. It runs one hour before and one hour after each show.
Is there wheelchair seating?
Yes. For accessible seating, contact the Coliseum Ticket Office at (260) 483-1111.
Can I take pictures?
Yes. But no flash during the show. It can hurt the performers. No video at any time.
Any military or member discounts?
No. Everyone pays the same price.
Can I get a refund?
No. The money goes to the performers. The show goes on even if you cannot come.
What if there is a snowstorm?
The show goes on in any weather. It is never cancelled.
Tickets in person
Box office and contact
Memorial Coliseum Ticket Office4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805Mon–Fri 10 AM to 5 PM · Sat and Sun closed(260) 483-1111How to get there: drive east on Coliseum Blvd. Turn right into the circle drive at Entrance 6. Park and walk into the Arena & Expo Center lobby.
Shrine Box Office1015 Memorial Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. It is in the Kroger parking lot (Kroger is at 4120 N. Clinton St.). Enter from Parnell Ave or N. Clinton St.Circus office phone: (260) 234-2172tickets@mizpahshrinecircus.com