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Shrine Circus

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Shrine Circus on Tour

For more than a century, the Shrine Circus has dazzled audiences around the U.S. with family-friendly delights. Shriners chapters all over the country sponsor these circuses annually, offering their members a chance to reach out to the community and giving children of all ages the chance to see thrilling stunts and exotic animals at reasonable prices. The Shrine Circus has been a bedrock of many American communities' yearly calendars for decades, creating a long-lasting tradition that builds bonds both in and between families.

Shrine Circus Background

Established in 1872, Shriners International has been one of America's premier fraternities promoting fellowship and brotherhood. Known throughout the world for their philanthropic efforts with Shriners Hospitals for Children, which offers sliding-scale medical services to children in need of orthopedic, cleft lip and palate, burn, and spinal injury care, the Shriners have also been beloved for the circuses they put on around the country. 

Similar to the mission of the Shriners Hospitals, the Shrine Circus puts the idea of affordability for all families front and center. The first Shrine Circus was held in 1906 in Detroit at the Moslem Shrine Center. Since then, Shrine chapters all around the country have put on their own versions of the big show. While the circuses are more often held inside arenas than under big tops, attractions remain familiar, varying from city to city but usually including massive elephants, kooky yet friendly clowns, and high-flying acrobats. 

Circus stars like the Wallendas, Clyde Beatty, and the Zacchinis have all been included in the Shrine Circus' past lineups. In 2019, the Detroit Shrine Circus featured the Dominguez Motorcycle Stunt Show, made up of former Ringling Bros. daredevils who perform death-defying tricks while encased in a steel globe. The St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus is the longest continuously running Shrine Circus in the U.S.

Reviews

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 2142 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent!!

    by Pooky on 2/8/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    granddaughter loved it! and grandparents too! See you next year!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Not Happy!!

    by Henry on 2/2/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    I spent a lot of money on tickets and 3 acts didn't perform at the show I attended. My child is special needs and was fixated on seeing animals and the act with animals did not perform that evening. Will not soendcall that monet again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    by Candace on 1/31/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    My daughter loves the Circus! Thank you guys for putting on an amazing show!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Very Disappointed

    by Upset Mama on 1/31/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    I am very disappointed in the circus, I feel like the elephant rides and prices for toys are ridiculous, like really badly priced for what you get. Food is high but its to be expected. Also there were no lions, no acrobatics as advertised. Im so disappointed i feel like i wouldn't miss a thing if i never attended again, honestly wish i could get mt ticket money back.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Crazy

    by Dee on 1/31/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    Paid more online said parking was included in total found out it wasn’t feel like I got ripped off

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show!

    by Jmc7228 on 1/30/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    It was my first time, as well as six year old grandsons, going to a circus. We really enjoyed the show as well as the venue. Ordering the tickets online was quick, easy, and secure. My grandsons were just as excited after the show when we went down to the expo center to see the circus animals up close. I think it was well worth the money.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    We love the Shrine Circus

    by Sherry on 1/30/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    We go every year and never get bored! The Shrine Circus always has new acts and more awesome stunts each year!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show

    by Moll on 1/30/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    I enjoyed the acts. There’s always something different each year and it makes it exciting. My toddler even enjoyed it :)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful show!!!

    by Teddibrr on 1/30/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    It was an amazing show! Every performer was skilled in their trade. We ooooohed and aahhhhhhhhhed more times than I can count. My grand grabbed his mom's hand and put it over his eyes, just to peek in between her fingers 5 seconds later! Vendors were very nice to as was the coliseum staff. And the clowns being out at intermission interacting with the crowd was amazing! 10/10 will go next year!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Jen c on 1/30/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    Chris was really awesome My 5-year-old son loved it some of the stunts performed were without harnesses if they fell they could really get seriously injured it was really awesome to watch I'm going every year