The 15 Best Circus & Acrobatic Shows

1.Phare: The Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,925 reviews · from $18Our pick

Spend about an hour under Phare’s big top watching young Cambodian artists combine theater, live music, dance, and daring circus skills. Shows draw on Cambodian history, folk tales, and modern life. Choose your seating in advance, arrive early for food or drinks, and consider the Insider option for a backstage visit.

“Very entertaining, they put their everything into the show for a most enjoyable hour. Don't miss it while you're in town!”

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2.Phare, the Cambodian Circus Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,850 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Spend an evening under Phare’s Big Top watching Cambodian performers combine acrobatics, dance, theater, comedy, and live music. Arrive 30 minutes early for food, crafts, and possible pre-show entertainment. Upgrade to Phare Insider for a backstage tour before the 8 PM show.

“I thought it would just be acrobats, but it was a truly moving story with song, dance,music and acrobats. A great entertainment”

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3.“O” by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio

Attend Cirque du Soleil’s O at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Watch acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers, and striking characters perform around a 1.5 million-gallon pool in a family-friendly show inspired by theatre, opera, and street performance.

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4.O™ by Cirque du Soleil® at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,422 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $121

See O by Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio for 90 minutes of acrobatics, aerial acts, synchronized swimming, music, comedy, and theater set around a transforming water stage. Choose your seating category in advance, then scan your mobile ticket at the theater.

“I would highly recommend seeing the "O" show. The performance is mind-blowing and is a surprise at every turn. The water environment makes it super appealing and adds an interesting element unseen in any show I have seen before or since.”

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5.Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil® at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,354 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

See Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil at Mandalay Bay, a 90-minute production built around four outcasts, Jackson’s biggest songs, powerful dancing, aerial acts, lasers, projections, and theatrical effects. Choose from available seating categories and arrive early for this no-intermission show.

“It was amazing show , best performance that I saw in the past two years. Very professional. I definitely will recommend it for my friends”

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6.Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,294 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Watch Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ in a small theater near Playa del Carmen, where acrobatics, live music, costumes, and Mexican-inspired storytelling meet. Choose show-only seating, appetizers with champagne, a three-course dinner, or VIP service. Shared pickup is available with select packages.

“Completely disorganized, waited more than 1 hour, and zero communication from staff leading up to the event. Even with the premium seats and appetizers not once did the wait staff come by to check in or take our order for drinks, etc..”

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7.Ho Chi Minh: A O Show Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,258 reviews · from $32

Spend one hour at the Saigon Opera House watching À Ố Show, a Vietnamese bamboo circus built around acrobatics, humor, village-to-city storytelling, and 17 folk instruments. Your ticket includes theater seating, with options that place you closer to the action or higher for a wider view.

“Beautiful performance of different aspects of Vietnam and its cultural history.”

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8.Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 987 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Dine at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, the brand’s flagship London venue, with priority seating and a two or three-course menu. Choose burgers, salmon, chicken, salad, or plant-based dishes, then enjoy dessert and a soft drink, coffee, or tea beneath walls covered in music memorabilia.

“Lovely venue but no record of our booking on arrival! Also the ‘Gold’ option purchased gave 5 options for a main and no option on a dessert which was disappointing considering the general menu was vast.”

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9.Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil Ticket

At Mandalay Bay, you’ll spend 90 minutes with Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE, a high-energy production built around the King of Pop’s music. Four misfits follow his spirit through acrobatics, costumes, choreography, and a story about unity, courage, playfulness, and hope.

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10.Caracalla Baths & Circus Maximus — Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 835 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $77

Explore the Baths of Caracalla for one hour, then spend 30 minutes at Circus Maximus with a live archaeologist guide. Expect striking mosaics, underfloor heating, ancient leisure customs, and stories of chariot races. Choose a private or small-group tour in English or five other languages.

“Our guide, Francesca, was knowledgeable, friendly and was able to answer all our questions. We booked a small group tour but ended up as just us which was a bonus. This activity by comparison to others such as the Appian Way, aqueduct and catacombs and the ghost tour, didn't feel like value for money, it seemed quite expensive. This is in no way a reflection on our guide as Francesca who brought the ruins to life and explained what we saw in great detail, she was superb.”

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11.KÀ™ by Cirque du Soleil® at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 810 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

See KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand for a 90-minute production about imperial twins facing war, danger, and destiny. Expect martial arts, aerial work, dance, multimedia effects, and a remarkable moving stage. Choose from five seating categories and evening showtimes.

“Absolutely a show like no other, I can’t wait to bring my parents when they come to town to see this!”

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12.Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil at New York New York Hotel and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 795 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Mad Apple at New York-New York mixes acrobatics, dancing, comedy, live music, and New York nightlife. The 80-minute show starts before curtain with pre-show entertainment and drinks. Choose your seating section, arrive early, and expect adult humor and plenty of audience interaction.

“Great show with looks of stuff for everyone. Great acrobatics, dancing, singing, and comedy. Some amazing athletic feats.”

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13.Mystère by Cirque du Soleil at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend 90 minutes with Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère at Treasure Island, directed by Franco Dragone. Expect champion-level acrobatics, dancers, singers, live music, comic moments, bold costumes, and action across the stage. Choose from two evening performances and several seating categories.

“Great performances by all but the two ladies doing the strength hand stands with each other was completely amazing.”

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14.Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 691 reviews · from $76

Drawn to Life brings Disney animation to the stage through Cirque du Soleil acrobatics, dance, music, and comedy. At Disney Springs, you will follow a young girl into an animated world while performers work aerial pencils, Russian swings, and teeterboards. The show lasts about 90 minutes.

“It was the most amazing stage show that I have ever seen!!!!! Our whole party of 7 loved it. We would go again.”

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15.Teh Dar Vietnamese Bamboo Circus at Lune Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Spend one hour inside Hoi An’s bamboo-domed Lune Center watching Teh Dar, a fast, physical show built from bamboo, rope, live tribal instruments, and Vietnamese Highland folklore. Arrive 30 minutes early for a local drink, then settle into your assigned seat for acrobatics, music, and striking visual scenes.

“Absolutely amazing show, my favorite I’ve ever seen. Front and center seating was wonderful. Would highly recommend this show to anybody!”

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