Every summer, a company of talented Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, go on a two-month performance tour around New England.

Backed by coaches, cooks, crew, and musicians, the Troupers perform to sell-out crowds in a 750-seat European-style one-ring Big Top tent!

Our summer Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour showcases the best young talent in the Circus Arts today, selected by audition to share the ring with professional circus artists.

Every year, we choose a new storyline and develop an original full-length show that combines the best of traditional and contemporary circus styles. We give our Troupers the full experience of touring a traditional one-ring Big Top tent show.

It's a complete immersion in circus life, including rigorous training, daily chores, loading in and loading out the Big Top, and performing in over 70 shows in 14 towns in just seven weeks! (Schedule.)

Circus Smirkus is presented in most towns by a local non-profit youth or community organization. The ticket sales and sponsorships they raise through our performances provide a major souce of income for their programs. Since our founding in 1987, we have raised over $2.1 million for our presenters. (Click here to see how your organization can become a Circus Smirkus presenter.)

Want to share in the magic? Click here for information on how to become a Trouper!

2006 Big Top Tour Gallery
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See you at the circus!