Live shows · CIRCUS SHOWS IN CHINA
Good circus shows in China lose the front rows weeks ahead and the great ones sell out entirely. Below: the 15 to book early, what each ticket includes and how they differ.
Spend one evening at Beijing’s Red Theatre watching a fast-moving hour of Chinese acrobatics, graceful choreography, music, lights, and startling stunts. Your actual e-ticket arrives by WhatsApp, WeChat, or iMessage on the morning of the show. Plan to arrive early and use the subway.
“Amazing skills-our 7 and 9 year olds were glued to their seats throughout the performance”
Book a one-hour Shanghai ERA Theatre performance for a fast-moving display of Chinese acrobatics, from plate spinning and shoulder ballet to high chairs and motorcycles in a steel cage. English-speaking coordinator Li sends your theatre QR code and clear directions through WhatsApp, iMessage, or WeChat.
“The Show very nice to watch, lots of colors and acrobats with amazing skills. The booking process is easy with WhatsApp, very quick as well- someone reacted within minutes to our booking and very kindly provided us with great tickets- we booked B-Seats and sat in the 3rd row. Also we got lots of information from them about how to get there, where to eat and when to arrive. All of that was very helpful!”
At Shanghai Circus World, ERA2: Intersection of Time combines Chinese acrobatics, martial arts, music, costumes, and special effects. Choose among five seating categories, then watch the show move from ancient porcelain to the Maglev Train and Shenzhou 5. Select carefully between the 60-minute and 100-minute versions.
“A really fun and amazing show for the whole family. Kids were just enthralled and amazed by each act. A great venue to see the show, really no bad seats in this semicircle theatre. Highly recommended”
Head to Beijing’s Red Theatre on Xingfu Street, show your reference number and name, and collect your ticket 30 minutes before the performance. You’ll watch a one-hour production of acrobatics, flexibility, props, costumes, and tightly timed routines. Coordinators such as Dragon and Wang may help with directions and Chinese ticket details.
“The booking process was very smooth. I was contacted on WhatsApp on how to obtain the tickets at the red theatre and given my limited mandarin, I just showed the lady at the ticket counter the WhatsApp message and obtained the ticRead more”
Spend one hour at Beijing’s Red Theatre watching Chinese acrobatics set to music and colored lights. Shows run at 4:20 and 5:40 p.m. daily. You can arrange central hotel transfer, while Sunflower Tours China sends the valid theatre QR code by WhatsApp.
“We booked at the last minute and lily was very helpful with all the details to ensure that we arrived at the theatre in time. We even had a complementary tea awaiting us ! The show was excellent. An incredible performance. Really worth going to see. Highly recommend. Must visit in Beijing.”
Spend an evening with a Beijing roast duck meal and a performance at Chaoyang Theatre. Pickup is available from hotels inside the Fourth Ring Road, with VIP seating advertised for the show. Guides such as Sam, Cynthia, and William Kuang have led past departures, but the restaurant experience can vary.
“I found it very odd that I was the only person who was booked for this tour. It was unfortunate as I was traveling alone on business and was hoping to meet others for a dinner together. Much to my dismay, I attended the show which was fantastic - don't get me wrong! and then went to dinner, by myself, in an empty restaurant. Awkward. The guide was friendly but didn't really generate conversation nor talk about the areas we were driving through. He spent most of the time in the van talking in Mandarin to the driver. If others had attended, this would have been a great tour. Unfortunately,…”
Spend 60 minutes at Beijing’s Red Theatre watching plate spinning, jujitsu, partner stunts, high-chair balancing, ball skills, and shoulder ballet. Choose a 4:00 or 5:40 pm show, arrive 20 minutes early, and receive the theatre QR ticket by WhatsApp, iMessage, or WeChat on the day.
“It was amazing, really thrilling to watch all the acts. I strongly recommend it to everyone else visiting Beijing, china.”
This four-hour Shanghai evening outing pairs a 90-minute acrobatics performance with nighttime stops at People’s Square, the Bund, the French Concession, and Xintiandi. Hotel pickup, transport, a local guide, and show admission are included. The show is the dependable highlight, while the city tour can vary with traffic and guide.
“Great evening. Acrobats were very skilled. Good seats. Walk through French Concession was special.”
Meet your private driver at your Beijing hotel, ride in comfort to the Red Theatre or Chaoyang Theater, and watch a one-hour acrobatic performance. Choose a 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm show, with middle-section seating, return transfer, and a possible VIP upgrade.
“Transfer to and from the show is first class. Cathy is lovely travel guide, very friendly and organised. The performers were fantastic, very skilled and obviously enjoy what they do. Show is only an hour long, but the intensity builds from start to the grand finale. Very much recommend 👌”
Reserve a prepaid ticket for Beijing’s 60-minute Red Theatre acrobatic show. Collect your seat ticket at the window 30 minutes before the performance, then watch balancing acts, contortion, dance, and a dramatic motorbike finale. The theatre is near public transport, and booking contact may send directions by WhatsApp.
“Make sure you book early—the shows are usually packed and the cheaper tickets sell out quickly. The performance lasts about an hour and is great fun throughout. It’s well worth the price, especially the final motorbike act, which is absolutely incredible.”
You’ll watch Heroes of Shu County, a 60-minute acrobatic and dance production at Beijing’s Red Theater. Choose from two showtime options, collect tickets 30 minutes early, and select seating to match your budget. The theater is at 44 Xingfu Street, with public transportation nearby.
“The performance was amazing. I was at first underwhelmed by the theater itself, but once the lights went out and the show began I was on the edge of my seat and really enjoyed the performance.”
Spend one hour at Beijing’s Red Theater watching a family-friendly Chinese acrobatic production. Your $39 ticket is collected at the theater counter 30 minutes before showtime. Check the seating chart, confirm the start time that morning, and take Subway Line 5 to Tiantandongmen Station.
“Fue una experiencia maravillosa, un show de acrobacia espectacular. Lo recomiendo ampliamente”
Spend the day at Chimelong Safari Park with an English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned car, and driver. Damon can help you find pandas, white tigers, and smaller attractions, then arrange a smooth transfer to the evening circus. Park and circus tickets cost extra.
“The tour guide Damon of local tours was wonderful, he was attentive to all the details of the clients and always attentive to advise of the status of the services offered to our passengers.”
Meet your private English-speaking guide and driver at 5 p.m. for a Chinese dinner, then watch a 90-minute acrobatics show at Shanghai Circus World. Guides Lily and Tony have been praised for personal service, flexible pickup, and making sure groups get enough food.
“Was pleasantly surprised by the personal nature of this tour. Had a personal guide to take my wife and I around and had the best time. I would recommend Lily for any tour”
You’ll watch a one-hour acrobatic performance at Beijing’s Red Theater, with gravity-defying acts, music, flexible body skills, and polished technique. A private air-conditioned transfer, hotel pickup, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide such as Linda are included for hotels within Beijing’s fifth ring zone.
“Linda was absolutely incredible! Her warmth, kindness, and hospitality made our experience unforgettable. From the moment she greeted us, she ensured we were well taken care of every step of the way. The show was spectacular, filled Read more”
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