Families love going to the Circus but shows are usually quite repetitive and lack a lot imagination. Once you have seen a performance, you’ve seen them all.

So it’s probably better to save your money and wait for the big show to arrive at your city.

There are quite a lot of respectable circus names coming to town in 2024.

Which one to choose and which show not to miss this year?

I have researched what are the top 5 cities in Europe in 2024 which welcome great Circus performances to entertain the whole family. Let’s go!

1. Paris, France

The City of Love will welcome not one but two great circuses this year. Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione has a new 2-hour show called Délire with their last show happening on the 3rd March 2024.

The Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione, often simply referred to as Cirque d’Hiver, is a renowned circus located in Paris, France. It is one of the oldest circuses in the world and has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1852. The circus is situated in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, near the Place de la République.

Furthermore, Bouglione is a long standing family circus that has been popular with the French crowd for decades.

The circus hosts an annual winter show that typically runs from November to March. Each year, the show has a theme, and performers from around the world participate in creating a magical and captivating experience for the audience.

FREE for kids under 2!

Address: 110 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris, France

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Another great original Circus show is with Cirque Bormann located in the 15th district.

This year, they present their new production called Voyage Dans le Temps (Time Travel) which runs until August 2024.

For every paying adult, you will get a free entrance for child between 3 and 12 years old. Young children under 3 have free entry.

Address: 5 Rue Lucien Bossoutrot, 75015 Paris, France

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Source: Cirque Bormann / Facebook

2. London, UK

The Canadian Cirque du Soleil returns another year at the Royal Albert Hall with their incredible show Alegria: In New Light which has toured all around the world.

The performance is quite unique and never fails to entertain during the 2-hour long show.

This edition is a revamped and updated version of the famous show that has travelled around the world. Even the soundtrack of the show was Grammy nominated, so you can sing along your favourite tunes as well.

So expect to keep your eyes wide open and discover the magic of the best Circus in Europe and the World.

Last performance of the show is scheduled on 3rd March 2024

Address: Kensington Gore, Kensington, London SW7 2AP

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Performance Dates: From 11 January 2023 to 3 March 2024

Check out our selection of family friendly hotels in London if you need to stay over night with your little ones.

3. Bruxelles, Belgium

Probably because of their boundaries with France, Bruxelles also has a traditional 2-hour circus show organised by Alexandre Bouglione.

Their Bruxelles show usually happens at the end of the year.

So make sure to check their website for their future performance in the Belgium capital.

Also, bear mind that the show is currently touring across Belgium so you can see their latest performance in different cities such as Courcelles or Mons.

Address: Rond-Point Jean Offenberg, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium

Website: www.bouglione.be

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Source: Cirque Alexandre Bouglione / Facebook

4. Blackpool, UK

Blackpool hosts the oldest British circus under the name Blackpool Tower Circus.

The Circus opened its door in 1894 and has been a favourite attraction among the families staying in the city.

This year, your little tribe will be able to see Fiesta with great illusion and juggling stunts as well as amazing tricks.

This show must be on your wishlist for your next visit in Blackpool for sure.

Address: Blackpool Tower, The Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ, UK

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Performance Dates: From 10 February 2024 to 3 November 2024

Source: The Blackpool Tower

5. Budapest, Hungary

The reviews on TripAdvisor say it all, Budapest probably has one of the Best rated circus in Europe  and it’s good value for money as well.

With a show of 2.5 hours, the Capital Circus of Budapest will take your family to a unique and traditional world of entertainment.

Their new show is called Festival + Miraculous Winners.

Address: Allatkerti korut 12/a., Budapest 1146, Hungary

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Performance Dates: new 2023 dates TBA

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