Enter the world of the big top with Summer Circus Spectacular 2025 at The Ringling in Sarasota! This beloved annual event brings world-class circus performances to the Historic Asolo Theater, June 13 through August 9th, 2025.
Sarasota’s storied connection to the circus comes alive each summer with the dazzling Summer Circus Spectacular. This collaboration between The Ringling museum and the Circus Arts Conservatory, delivers a fast-paced, one-hour performance every year. An exciting show of jaw-dropping feats, whimsical charm, world-class talent, something special for every circus fan.
The Summer Circus Spectacular is held in the Historic Asolo Theater at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, aka The Ringling. The Ringling is Florida’s official state art museum and a lasting legacy of circus impresario John Ringling and his wife, Mable. The Ringling estate is home to a variety of attractions beyond the Museum of Art. These include the Ca’ d’Zan mansion, the Historic Asolo Theater, the Circus Museum, and the Bayfront Gardens.
Better yet, it’s all an easy, 40 minute drive from the front door of your Venice FL vacation rental at Banyan House!
Summer Circus Spectacular 2025
The Summer Circus Spectacular offers an unforgettable experience, whether you’re a lifelong circus fan or stepping under the big top for the first time. And all in a historic and intimate, air-conditioned venue!
This year’s lineup features an incredible lineup of talented circus artistry:
Antino Pansa amazes on the slack wire, executing gravity-defying handstands and aerial splits. Camille Langlois performs a mesmerizing hair-hanging act, combining strength and grace. Uranbileg Angarag’s hauntingly beautiful “Broken Doll” contortion routine will leave you breathless.
Zorè and Sian España, sixth-generation circus performers, thrill with acts like the Cyr Wheel and Globe of Death. Aidan Bryant, America’s Got Talent aerial sensation, returns with his signature silks, straps, and spinning sphere routines. You’ll also be treated to the rapid-fire juggling and comedy of Nilson Escobar and Juan Carlos Valencia.
The Summer Circus Spectacular is more than just a show, it’s a celebration of Sarasota’s legacy as the Circus Capital of the World. A must-see event with dazzling performers, family-friendly entertainment, and unbeatable value. Don’t wait—grab your tickets, bring your sense of wonder, and let the magic begin!
The Ringling is located at 5401 Bay Shore Road, in Sarasota, FL, just 40 minutes from your Banyan House vacation rental in Venice, FL.
Visit www.ringling.org for tickets and more information. You can also find this event on Facebook.