originally published: 03/01/2026
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and remixed for fun like never before! Reimagined for a new generation, this larger-than-life circus production comes to the Prudential Center in Newark from March 19-22, 2026 with new acts, jaw-dropping talent, and the high-flying excitement that has defined The Greatest Show On Earth® for more than 150 years!
Family fun starts at The Greatest Show On Earth! Because every child deserves to experience Ringling Circus, we’re making it easier to bring the whole family together with $20 Kids Tickets - available for limited time on all performances (with purchase of an adult ticket)*
The Greatest Show On Earth® returns with a high-energy, music-driven experience with bold circus performances, unforgettable characters, and a nonstop party vibe fueled by today’s cultural influences. Reimagined through the lens of pop culture, concerts, and festivals, The Greatest Show On Earth® isn’t just a circus — it’s now The Greatest Party On Earth, transforming arenas into a fast-paced, two-hour show filled with high-energy music, vibrant color, and remarkable circus acts — all designed for modern families who want to sing, dance, laugh, and create memories together.
Powered by a live DJ and a soundtrack spanning more than ten genres, music powers every moment of the tour with beat drops, live drumming, dance battles, and DJ-led moments, driving the action from start to finish. Complemented by a reimagined stage design featuring a massive LED screen and cameras that capture seemingly impossible angles to enhance the live performances, the show also spotlights fan reactions in real-time, transforming every seat in the arena into a front-row experience.
Featuring a global cast of 65 performers from 17 countries, The Greatest Party On Earth is an dynamic celebration of world-class talent and never-before-seen circus performances brought live to audiences, featuring familiar circus favorites like high-flying aerial acts, breathtaking trapeze, and the giant seesaw teeterboard that launches performers high into the air with explosive power and precision; plus several all-new extraordinary acts making their U.S. debut appearances!
Before the first act even begins during the interactive pre-show, the all-new Ringling Hype Crew sets the tone by dancing and engaging the audience, turning the arena into an instant celebration. From the first beat to the final bow, the arena is leveled up into a high-energy, good time with laugh-out-loud, joy-filled experiences that prove The Greatest Show On Earth® is more alive than ever.
Performances take place Thursday, March 19 at 7:00pm; Friday, March 20 at 7:00pm; Saturday, March 21 at 11:00am & 3:00pm & 7:00pm; and Sunday, March 22 at 12:00pm & 4:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Show Highlights include:
* Reimagined circus favorites with a bold Ringling twist, including a breathtaking crisscross trapeze where elite flyers soar forward, backward, and across intersecting paths — narrowly missing one another by seconds — and the Double Wheel of Destiny, where four fearless daredevils leap, flip, and jump rope atop massive spinning wheels, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
* A never-before-seen acrobatic bicycle act from China, created exclusively for Ringling, featuring gravity-defying human pyramids and fearless athleticism, with one acrobat running across the backs of 9 moving bike riders
* Salsa Colombia, a fiery, explosive dance and acrobatics troupe that turns the arena floor into a full-blown Latin party
* A standout contortion and balance sequence that reframes flexibility as power, featuring female performers shining center stage in a visually stunning, glitter-infused moment
* A multi-genre, music-driven experience led by a live DJ, featuring hip-hop, EDM, techno, Latin, country, pop, and mashups, and live singing by Aria, the lead vocalist
* Cam, a content creator and unicycle rider, is stacking up to 25 wheels towering nearly 35 feet high
* Bailey the Robo Pup, a fan-favorite character with heart, humor, and high-tech charm
* PT (Party Time), Ringling’s first-ever hype character and ultimate party instigator, popping up throughout the show to hype the crowd, spark interaction, and keeps the celebration going
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.
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.
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