Performances

Upcoming Sarasota Shows and Events

Acrobats fly. Skaters soar. Young stars take flight.

For nearly 30 years, The Circus Arts Conservatory has filled Sarasota with laughter, gasps and wonder. For our hometown’s 100th year of circus, our 2026–27 season of performances and events pulls out all the stops. Don’t just hear about it. Be there. Find your show and get tickets below.

Link to: Air & Ice: Circus & Ice Skating

November 21-28, 2026

Air & Ice: Circus & Skating

Sailor Circus Arena

Ice Skating Meets Circus in a Sarasota World Premiere.

$30 & up10 shows

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Link to: Sailor Circus Holiday Show

December 26-29, 2026

Sailor Circus Holiday Show

Sailor Circus Arena

America’s longest-running youth circus brings holiday cheer.

$20 & up8 shows

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Link to: Cirque des Voix®: Circus of the Voices

January 29 – 31, 2027

Cirque des Voix®: Fantastical Journeys

Big Top @ UTC Mall

Circus, symphony and voices unite under the Big Top.

$40 & up4 shows

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Link to: Circus Sarasota

February 19 – March 21, 2027

Circus Sarasota™ 2027

Big Top @ UTC Mall

A new show celebrating a century of circus in Sarasota.

$30 & up38 shows

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Link to: Sailor Circus Spring Show

April 15-18, 2027

Sailor Circus Spring Show

Sailor Circus Arena

Watch Sailor Circus Stars, Ages 6 to 18, Take Flight!

$20 & up6 shows

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At a Glance

Key Facts

  • Air & Ice: Circus & Ice Skating runs November 21-28, 2026 at the Sailor Circus Arena. 10 performances, tickets from $30.
  • Sailor Circus Holiday Show returns December 26-29, 2026 at the Sailor Circus Arena. 8 performances, tickets from $20.
  • Cirque des Voix: Circus of the Voices takes place January 29-31, 2027 at the Big Top at the UTC Mall. 4 performances, tickets from $40.
  • Circus Sarasota 2027 runs February 19-March 21, 2027 at the Big Top at the UTC Mall. 38 performances, tickets from $30.
  • Sailor Circus Spring Show, the 78th edition, runs April 15-18, 2027 at the Sailor Circus Arena. 6 performances, tickets from $20.

Frequently Asked Questions

What circus shows and events are coming up in Sarasota?

Upcoming shows include Air & Ice: Circus & Ice Skating, Sailor Circus Presents Stars, Stripes & Snowflakes, Cirque des Voix: Circus of the Voices, Circus Sarasota 2027, and the 78th Sailor Circus Spring Show.

Where are the Sarasota circus performances held?

Performances are held at Sailor Circus Arena and the Big Top @ the UTC Mall.

How long has Sarasota been known as the circus capital?

For over 100 years, Sarasota has been recognized as America's circus capital.