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 Rosemont, playing Allstate Arena from November 6-8, 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.
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.
WHEN:
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Friday, November 6, 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM
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Saturday, November 7, 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM
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Sunday, November 8, 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM
WHERE: Allstate Arena – 6920 North Mannheim Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018
TICKETS: Nonstop fun at family-friendly pricing!
- All Weekend – Free parking with ticket purchase
- $20 Kids Tickets (ages 2–12) with purchase of an adult ticket
- Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or visit the venue box office. For more information, visit: https://www.ringling.com/special-offers/
*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand. Restrictions and fees may apply.
For specific local Rosemont show information please visit https://www.ringling.com/show/rosemont-il-2026-allstate-arena/
To spark even more fun and join the celebration, follow @Ringling on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Fans can also extend the experience beyond the arena through Ringling Kids YouTube content, including Bailey’s Doghouse and The Ringlings, digital series that connects families with Ringling before and after the live show.
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.
About Feld Entertainment®
Feld Entertainment®, family-owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.