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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 2152 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

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Over priced tickets overpriced elephant rides

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

    25 dollars for a 2 min elephant ride just way to overpriced! Never going back circus was ok not like in the past

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    $$$

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

    So freaking expensive! Then they were selling those stuffed animals for $25 & they were so messed up. Noses sideways, eyes were not even, it was ridiculous!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Consistently great circus.

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

    Third straight year for our family enjoying this circus!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Exciting and Entertaining!!!

    by Crazyaboutcamels on 1/29/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    An amazing show! Great performers.....great acts.....great and amazing animals.....A TRUE CIRCUS!!! The best of the best!!!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    It's changed

    by Prouddad on 1/29/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    Our family has been attending the Mizpah Shrine Circus since my oldest was 3 years old she is now going to be 18 this year, the last several years the show has been disappointing and I keep giving hopes that it gets better, most of the new show is based on balancing. We have lost animal after animals acts. We went from hilarious clown acts to a beach ball skit. I know things change but it's going down hill. Fridays night show was the lowest attendance I have ever seen.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    What Was That?

    by MT on 1/29/24Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne

    Terrible! May be why only a handful of tickets were sold. Hadn't gone for several years and went last year. It was actually pretty decent. Not this year! This year pretty much cured me of any future visits.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Such a Fun Experience!

    by D Ray on 11/23/23Cable Dahmer Arena - Independence

    One of the last Circus acts that has animals. The animals all looked healthy and everything went well. Good music, price wasn't too horrible and my two kiddos really had fun

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Loved the circus!

    by EG on 11/22/23Cable Dahmer Arena - Independence

    Loved the circus. I've been going since my kids were young. Then took nieces and nephews and now grand kids. The Shrine Circus is still the old school circus complete with elephants and other animals. The performers and clowns are always top-notch. It's a big deal to me when the circus is in town!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always a blast!

    by CoCo5 on 11/21/23Cable Dahmer Arena - Independence

    I remember going to the Shrine Circus as a kid. The organization has been around for years and seems to have developed surprisingly over the years. We had a grand time and hopefully, they continue to amaze the young people with their talents.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Mediocre (sorry)

    by Toots on 11/21/23Cable Dahmer Arena - Independence

    Jokes, acts, weren’t as professional as 2 years ago. It is an affordable ticket however. Don’t think I’ll go again