Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday, April 14 at 10 a.m.
High-Flying Circus Thrills, Nonstop Action, and Family Fun For All Ages Coming to Little Caesars Arena Thursday, November 12 -- Sunday, November 15
Create Circus Memories Together -- $20 Kids Tickets Available For All Shows
(DETROIT – April 7, 2026) – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to Little Caesars Arena from Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Tickets for The Greatest Show On Earth are on sale now at Ringling.com. Fans can sign up to become Ringling Insiders for exclusive early access to tickets, including a special pre-sale code to secure the best seats before they go on sale to the public next Tuesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. at 313Presents.com and Ticketmaster.com.
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. For a limited time, families can enjoy all the circus fun with $20 kids tickets, making it easier than ever to create those first circus memories together.
The Greatest Show On Earth® is a two-hour live talent show featuring the world's best acts. This action-packed modern circus is filled with heart-pounding stunts, incredible acrobats, and immersive family moments that keep Children Of All Ages fully engaged. From high-flying trapeze to gravity-defying acrobatics, every act is designed to wow. Performers flip, twist, soar, and launch through the air in a nonstop display of strength, precision, and courage that pushes the limits of what feels possible.
Set to a high-energy soundtrack with over 10 genres of music and brought to life with vibrant visuals, dynamic lighting, and larger-than-life production, the show transforms the arena into "The Greatest Party On Earth" — where families can laugh, cheer, and experience it all together.
Audiences will experience iconic Ringling acts reimagined in exciting new ways, from the Double Wheel of Destiny, where performers leap and jump rope on massive moving wheels high above the ground, to breathtaking trapeze artists soaring through the air in perfectly timed, heart-racing passes. The show also features a high-speed bicycle troupe performing astonishing stunts, building moving human pyramids, and showcasing incredible balance and coordination. Powerful acrobats from Mongolia demonstrate jaw-dropping strength and high-flying agility, while a Latin dance group blends salsa-style movement with acrobatics in a vibrant, high-energy performance.
Throughout the show, moments of humor, surprise, and audience interaction keep the experience playful and engaging, while fan-favorite characters like Bailey the Robo Pup bring heart, personality, and fun for younger fans.
Before the show even begins, families are invited to join the excitement during the interactive pre-show, where the Ringling Hype Crew brings the arena to life with music, movement, and crowd engagement. From the first moment to the final bow, the experience is designed to keep audiences connected, entertained, and part of the action every step of the way.
Show Schedule:
- Thursday, Nov. 12 – 7 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 13 – 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 14 – 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 15 – 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
About Ringling®
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is an iconic entertainment brand that has inspired play, imagination, and awe across generations. The Greatest Show On Earth® was relaunched in 2023, reimagining circus arts for today's audiences through live productions, licensed products, and immersive content that bring the spirit of the circus to life year-round.
Nov 12 - 15 / 2026
Nov 12 - 15 / 2026