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Cirque at the Fair
Watch incredible acts at Cirque at the Fair, our dazzling free show with brand-new acts here at the Wisconsin State Fair! Enjoy phenomenal performances including juggling and aerial dance like you’ve never seen before.
Daily Showtimes:
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12pm, 3pm, & 6pm every day
Located just east of Entrance A on South Grandstand Avenue.
What You Need To Know – FREE ADMISSION
- All shows are free with a State Fair admission ticket (VIP upgrade available)
- Seating is bleacher seating in a Big Top tent
- Seating is first come, first served and there are no assigned seats in the bleacher area
- Accessible seating is available
- A VIP ticket is needed to sit in the ringside seats
- The show is about 30 – 40 minutes long
- Program is subject to change without notice
Grab VIP Seats
- There is a VIP add-on you can purchase to get guaranteed ringside seating for Cirque at the Fair
- Fairgoers with VIP tickets will enter into the tent and see an usher to find their ringside seats
- General Admission tickets are required to enter the State Fair
- Admission to the State Fair is NOT included in this $10 VIP upgrade
- You must reserve a date and showtime for your VIP reservation for Cirque at the Fair
- Seats in this area are folding chairs with backs and seats are not assigned in the VIP area
Cirque at the Fair Cast
Ringmaster Ian Garden, Jr.
The prestigious Ringmaster Ian Garden, Jr. is a third-generation circus performer and producer. He has been recognized by the Circus Fan Association for his industry contributions and starred in the series Circus on Amazon Prime.
Remarkable Renaldo
The Remarkable Renaldo is a world-class clown who specializes in pranks, juggling, magic, and comedy! He has performed with the Big Apple Circus and Sea World, just to name a few.
Miss Ciara, Miss Diana, and Miss Kiana
Poetic pageantry and poised precision come together in a skillfully synchronized collaboration of manicured movements when Miss Ciara, Miss Diana, and Miss Kiana perform!
Guarra the Speed Juggler
Everyone has heard the saying “the hand is quicker than the eye” and this acclaimed Peruvian sensation will prove it! Making his Milwaukee debut, Guarra the Speed Juggler is sure to wow.
The Aravt Troupe
The Aravt Troupe is a sky-high somersaulting troupe full of twisting, turning titans that will tantalize the audience.
Abril Amore
Watch Abril Amore perform with trust, strength, and love in this awesome array of aerial artistry high above the Cirque ring.
Tosca Zoppe
Ninth Generation Cirque Performer Tosca Zoppe brings unequivocal equine excellence and thrills with her act.
Please note, program is subject to change without notice.
FAQs
All shows are FREE with State Fair admission. Guaranteed ringside VIP seating can be purchased for an additional charge of $10 online and the State Fair Ticket Office. Additionally, some tickets may be available at the Ticket Booth by the entrance of the Big Top Tent, during State Fair. However, we strongly encourage pre-purchasing online.
The Cirque at the Fair tent will open 30 minutes before each show time to start seating. The free general admission seating will remain open until seating capacity is reached. At that time, we will not allow additional Fairgoers into the show. The only way to guarantee a seat is to purchase VIP seating.
Yes, you still need an admission ticket for entry to the State Fair. VIP Cirque at the Fair tickets are for VIP entry at the show only.
VIP Cirque at the Fair tickets include ringside seats for the show. Purchase your seat online.
Bleacher seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This general admission seating will close if capacity is reached and is not guaranteed.
No, there are fans in the venue, but no air-conditioning. Please plan accordingly.
There is accessible seating on a first-come, first-served basis for each show. Please let the show usher know you would like to be seated in the accessible seating area.
There is stroller parking near the entrance of the Big Top Tent.
Portable restrooms and hand washing stations will be located outside of the Big Top Tent.
Yes, you can bring food and beverages into the venue. Concessions will also be available for purchase inside the venue.
Yes, concessions like popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, and beverages will be sold inside the venue.