BIG APPLE CIRCUS

BIG APPLE CIRCUS RETURNS HOME TO NYC FOR BRAND NEW 2025 EDITION

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SHOWS START AT LINCOLN CENTER

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2026

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BIG APPLE CIRCUS, the long-running family entertainment under the big top favorite, is thrilled to announce that it is returning to New York for a brand-new show starting this holiday season at Lincoln Center. Running from November 7, 2025 to January 4, 2026 this year’s show “The World’s Best Under Our Big Top,” was designed to revitalize the circus for modern-day audiences with unique and astounding human feats, offering the perfect blend of gravity-defying performances with playful artistry and creativity. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here.

This Fall’s show delivers a world of wonder under one spectacular tent. Featuring a mix of talent from around the globe including acts from Ukraine and Africa as well as America’s Got Talent winners the Olate Family, this all-new extravaganza brings the magic of the circus to life and is perfect for families, thrill-seekers, and dreamers of all ages. The BIG APPLE CIRCUS is being produced by The Gold Group, EMC presents BAC, and The Vazquez Family. 

“New York will always be our home and it is with great pride and excitement we can pull back the curtain on this year’s incredible roster of talent joining us under the Big Top,” said Joe Gold of The Gold Group. “This is a special show for us as producers as we’ve taken great care in crafting a call-back to the golden age of the circus. We want to recreate the magic that audiences feel when entering our tent and the thrills of watching a new generation of performers evolve their craft every night. We don’t just put on a show—we spark inspiration, create connections, and make everyone in the audience feel like part of our circus family.”

For decades, BIG APPLE CIRCUS has been celebrated for its intimate Big Top setting, world‑class performers, and inspiring storytelling. The 48th season of BIG APPLE CIRCUS continues that legacy, offering memorable experiences that ignite imagination and celebrate the extraordinary in everyday life while featuring acts never before presented by the company.

Featured “The World’s Best Under Our Big Top” acts to include:  

• Bingo Troupe: 

• Straight from the heart of Kyiv with the fire of a thousand spotlights! For nearly three dazzling decades, the Bingo Troupe has taken the world by storm with their electrifying energy, infectious charisma, and jaw-dropping stage presence. From Europe to the Far East, they’ve lit up arenas and theaters with showbiz magic and now this international sensation bursts into the Big Apple Circus! 
   

• Bone Breakers: 

• • • They bend reality–and themselves! Hailing from Guinea, Africa, the Bone Breakers are living legends of flexibility and raw physical artistry. With limbs that twist, snap, and spiral in ways that defy the laws of nature, they blend contortion, rhythm, and power into a pulse-pounding performance that will leave your jaw on the floor. 

• Johnny Rico: 

• The legacy lives on–bigger, bolder, and more hilarious than ever! From the royal lineage of the Popey clown dynasty comes Johnny Rico, a third-generation laugh-maker with circus in his blood and mischief in his soul. Whether he’s dancing through chaos or tumbling into giggles, Johnny delivers side-splitting antics with a wink and a wild streak. It’s classic clowning reimagined for the next century of wonder!

• Kung Fu Boys: 

• Ancient discipline meets modern-day daredevils! Step into the ring and prepare to be awestruck as the Kung Fu Boys unleash a storm of martial arts mastery fused with fearless acrobatics! With lightning-quick moves, sky-high tricks, and energy that crackles like fire, this act is a heart-racing homage to the rich traditions of Chinese kung fu! 

• Nicolodi Brothers:  

• • • Double the talent, double the thrill! Who needs gravity when you’ve got the Nicolodi Brothers? Honoring their family legacy with every breathtaking spin, Dylan and James—seventh-generation circus sensations—take to the skies flipping tradition on its head with feet-fueled flight, fearless flair, and brotherly bravado. They bring old-school soul and high-flying thrills to the center ring! 

• Olate Family: 

• • • It’s a four-legged fiesta of fun! Winners of America’s Got Talent and hearts around the globe, the Olate Family brings their beloved performing pups to the circus ring for a joy-filled jamboree of flips, jumps, dances, and cuddly comedy. It’s three generations of tail-wagging talent in a show that’s guaranteed to make every member of your family smile!
        

• The Flying Maluendas: 

• • They don’t just fly–they soar into circus history! Meet the gravity-defying daredevils from Chile, the Flying Maluendas–seventh-generation aerial artists born to conquer the sky! With death-defying quadruple somersaults and midair feats that have shattered records and wowed international crowds, these cousins bring pure adrenaline, heart-stopping risk, and jaw-dropping beauty to every flight. You won’t believe your eyes–and you won’t want to blink! 

Additional Information

Dates:

November 7th 2025 – January 4th 2026

Show Times:

Showtimes vary by date. Visit our ticketing page for more info.

Duration:

2 hours 10 minutes including intermission

Location:

Lincoln Center, 155 W 62nd St, New York, NY 01002

Parking:

Lincoln Center Plaza Garage (Self Parking)

Public Transport:

More information can be found on the Lincoln Center website.

MEDIA ASSETS CAN BE FOUND HERE

For more information on the BIG APPLE CIRCUS visit BigAppleCircus.com @BigAppleCircus