Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are bringing a circus show to Kent’s ShoWare Center this summer.

Tickets go on sale next Monday, July 16 for all shows and are available for purchase online at www.ringlingtickets.com. Ticket prices range from $20 – $80; Kids tickets are available for select performances for $10 each and opening night tickets are half priced for only $10 (not valid for VIP, Front Row or Gold Circle seating).

The fun begins as soon as the audience enters Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH with a rockin’ Pre-show party happening directly on the arena floor. Party goers can learn fresh dance moves from Ringling Bros. clown DJ Dean, style in glitzy costumes, learn balancing and juggling skills, meet and take photos with circus stars, and even step behind the curtain for an exclusive backstage experience which includes an up-close look at the most exotic animal menagerie only at BARNUM BASH.

Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH has assembled the most amazing international acts including the Mighty Dmytrio, Motorcycle Mania, Epic Asian Elephants, Wheel of Steel, and Hand Balancers. All are tricked-out for the circus party and ready to perform wild feats of wonders and strength, to contemporary pop music and in 21st century Barnum style.  Everyone who is anyone is invited to the party, except Anton, a loveable, goofy hipster clown, who just wants to be part of the fun.  Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH is all the rage with outlandish thrills, hilarious high-jinks and majestic animals, but can Anton, with his non-stop laughable antics, persuade us all that there’s not just one right way to party

The action at Ringling Bros. Presents BARNUM BASH begins an hour before show time at the Pre-show Party and is free to all ticket holders.

The circus will perform at the ShoWare Center Aug 31. at 7:30 p.m., Sept 1. at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sept.3 at noon and 4 p.m.

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