The 2024 Big Top Tour
Tickets go on sale May 1
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Greensboro, VT at The Circus Barn |
★ Saturday, June 29 at 1:00 PM ★ Saturday, June 29 at 6:00 PM |
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Waterbury, VT at Farr’s Field |
★ Tuesday, July 2 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Wednesday, July 3 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Thursday, July 4 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM |
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Hanover, NH at Fullington Farm Field |
★ Saturday, July 6 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Sunday, July 7 at 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
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Milton, VT at Bombardier Park West |
★ Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 PM ★ Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Thursday, July 11 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM |
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Swanzey, NH at Cheshire Fairgrounds |
★ Saturday, July 13 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Sunday, July 14 at 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
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Harwich, MA at Harwich Community Center presented by Harwich Children’s Fund |
★ Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Thursday, July 18 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM |
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Greenfield, MA at Franklin County Fairgrounds presented by North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens |
★ Saturday, July 20 at 6:00 PM ★ Sunday, July 21 at 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM ★ Monday, July 22 at 1:00 & 6:00 PM |
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Waltham, MA at Gore Place |
★ Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 PM ★ Friday, July 26 at 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM ★ Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM ★ Sunday, July 28 at 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM |
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Simsbury, CT at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center presented by Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center |
★ Tuesday, July 30 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM ★ Wednesday, July 31 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM |
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Newbury, MA at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm presented by Theater in the Open |
★ Friday, August 2 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM ★ Saturday, August 3 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM |
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Cumberland, ME at Cumberland Fairgrounds presented by Portland Ovations |
★ Monday, August 5 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Tuesday, August 6 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM |
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Kennebunkport, ME at Rockin’ Horse presented by Kennebunkport Consolidated PTA |
★ Thursday, August 8 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Friday, August 9 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM |
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Fryeburg, ME at Fryeburg Fairgrounds |
★ Sunday, August 11 at 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM ★ Monday, August 12 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM ★ Tuesday, August 13 at 1:00 PM |
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Greensboro, VT at The Circus Barn |
★ Thursday, August 15 at 6:00 PM (Joke Show) ★ Friday, August 16 at 6:00 PM ★ Saturday, August 17 at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM |
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★ Looking to bring a group? Contact boxoffice@smirkus.org for more information. |
About the Big Top Tour
WATCH A PREVIEW OF THE 2023 SHOW BELOW:
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent.
Each year brings a new storyline and original full-length show combining the best in traditional and contemporary circus styles. We give our Troupers the full experience of touring in a classic traveling tent show. That means a complete immersion in circus life. Smirkos endure rigorous training, daily chores and the loading in and loading out of the Big Top. They revel in the joy of performance and the camaraderie of a common purpose — the passion of a shared dream and nearly 50 shows in just six weeks!
Big Top Tour History
Click on the arrows below to see all of the shows Smirkus has presented since 1987.
Presenters
Volunteers
Group Discounts
Accessibility Services
To welcome our fans, guests, and spectators, the Big Top is ADA-compliant and our staff is ready to assist those with accessibility concerns to enjoy the show. If you have purchased tickets for the show, you can find out ADA Big Top Tour Special Seating Request Form here. For more information about accessibility under the Big Top, please email boxoffice@smirkus.org.
We all dream of running away to the circus. Whether you choose to join us as a performer, a spectator or a presenter, there’s room for you under the Circus Smirkus Big Top!
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