Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour (ON HIATUS for 2026)
| Locations: | Multiple see below |
| Dates: | Monday, June 28, 2027 - Tuesday, August 17, 2027 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $$ see below |
| Category: | Performances |
PLEASE NOTE: After extensive planning, financial modeling, and thoughtful discussion, the Board and leadership have made the difficult decision not to hold a Big Top tour this coming summer. This decision was made with great care and with the long-term health of the program in mind.Our attention now turns toward 2027, which we hope will mark the beginning of a thoughtful rebuilding phase and a return to the Big Top that is mission-driven, financially sound, and built to thrive.
★ Greensboro, VT: TBD 2027
★ Waterbury, VT: TBD 2027
★ Middlebury, VT: TBD 2027
★ Manchester, VT: TBD 2027
★ Spencer, MA: TBD 2027
★ Harwich, MA: TBD 2027
★ Greenfield, MA: TBD 2027
★ Wrentham, MA: TBD 2027
★ Waltham, MA: TBD 2027
★ Marshfield, MA: TBD 2027
★ Newbury, MA: TBD 2027, presented by Theater in the Open
★ Kennebunkport, ME: TBD 2027, presented by Kennebunkport Consolidated PTA
★ Cumberland, ME: TBD 2027, presented by Portland Ovations
★ Hanover, NH: TBD 2027
★ Milton, VT: TBD 2027
★ Greensboro, VT: TBD 2027
About The Big Top Tour
(Almost) Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England.
Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent.
Each year brings a new storyline and original full-length show combining the best in traditional and contemporary circus styles.
We give our Troupers the full experience of touring in a classic traveling tent show.
That means a complete immersion in circus life. Smirkus endure rigorous training, daily chores and the loading in and loading out of the Big Top.
They revel in the joy of performance and the camaraderie of a common purpose — the passion of a shared dream and nearly 50 shows in just six weeks!
Check The 2022 Big Top Tour for more dtails!
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Varies with show. Generally 11am & 4pm or 1pm & 6pm shows. (With an occasional 2pm & 7pm set). See full schedule for specifics.
| COST | ↑ top |
Purchase Tickets
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.smirkus.org/about-big-top-tour/
| LOCATIONS | ↑ top |
| Maine | --- | map | Rockin' Horse Stables, Kennebunkport, ME |
| Maine | --- | map | Maine Coast Waldorf School, Freeport, ME |
| Newbury | --- | map | Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA |
| New Hampshire | --- | map | Fullington Farm Field, Hanover, NH |
| New Hampshire | --- | map | Cheshire Campgrounds, Keene, NH |
| New Hampshire | --- | map | Hampshire Hill Athletic Club, Milford, NH |
| Other Boston Area | --- | map | Three County Fairgrounds, Northhampton, MA |
| Outside New England | --- | map | Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Spring, NY |
| Vermont | --- | map | The Circus Barn, Greensboro, VT |
| Vermont | --- | map | Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT |
| Vermont | --- | map | VT Agriculture Business Education Ctr, Brattleboro, VT |
| Vermont | --- | map | Montpelier High School, Montpelier, VT |
| Vermont | --- | map | Green Mountain Mall, St. Johnsbury, VT |
| Vermont | --- | map | Circus Smirkus Camp 409 Breezy Ava, Greensboro, VT, 05841 |
| Vermont | --- | map | Circus Smirkus Camp 409 Breezy Ava, Greensboro, VT, 05841 |
| Waltham | --- | map | Gore Place, Waltham, MA |
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- Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour, 6/28/27-8/17/27
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