I'm a born and raised St. Louisan, and have somehow never been to Circus Flora! I loved it. The quality of the performances were top notch, and they certainly knew how to entertain both kids and kids at heart. The staff members and volunteers were so helpful and friendly. They also have live musicians during the show, and some pre show music outside the tent as well. The adults and kids in my group thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Something that really got me was the sheer adorability - from the option to bundle tickets for a family discount, to the cheap seats being less than $15 for a still stellar view, they make entertainment and fun accessible. read more

Circus Flora - Performing Arts Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Step Right Up to the Magic - Circus Flora is a St. Louis Treasure! Under the big top of Circus Flora, you're not just watching a show--you're entering a world of wonder, laughter, and heart that has captivated St. Louis for over 40 incredible years. From high-flying feats to hilarious clowning, it's a spellbinding experience for all ages and a cherished night out that feels both timeless and fresh. At the center of this magic is the phenomenal Jack Marsh, Executive and Creative Director, whose vision and leadership have carried the legacy forward with passion, purpose, and boundless creativity. His artistry, paired with the unwavering support of the Board, has ensured that Circus Flora remains not only relevant, but radiant. But this isn't just a show--it's a community institution. From its deep roots in St. Louis to its partnership with Clowns on Call, the nonprofit program that brings joy and healing to hospitalized children, Circus Flora's heart beats beyond the tent, reaching the places that need laughter most. Justin and I continue to be amazed by how this tradition has grown--not only delighting new generations but creating a beautiful bridge between childhood memories and adult nostalgia. We've seen kids grow up with Circus Flora, only to return with their own little ones, eyes wide with joy. So please--support Circus Flora. Buy a ticket, become a donor, spread the word. Help ensure that the magic of this one-ring wonder continues for generations to come. Because life is better with a little circus in it. read more

I've visited Circus Flora every year since my early childhood, and I can't wait to continue this tradition with my own family someday. There's definitely not a bad seat in the tent, but there is something quite magical about sitting in the front row when the horses breeze past you. Every year, the show has a new theme that brings new acts and excitement, while of course making sure to include the classic favorites, like the Flying Wallendas. The tent's air conditioning is top-notch, so you won't have to worry about overheating on a hot summer day. There's plenty of parking conveniently located all around. Circus Flora feels like a family reunion that we attend every year. Such a special part of my childhood that I'm grateful to bring with me into adulthood now, too! read more

Wonderful intimate venue. The show we attended the flying Walendas family! Great experience for the whole family. Very talented professionals under the big top! I strongly recommend this venue to everyone! read more

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Once again, St. Louis is blowing my mind. We were looking for a last minute rainy day activity. Circus Flora has been on my STL bucket list, and it was AMAZING! The show was fantastic and engaging from start to finish. Each act was unique and filled the room with their performance. And The Flying Wallendas OMG. Our son loved the bikers! What a special spot in STL. We can't wait to see another show! read more

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A fantastic two hours. Air conditioned tent kept us cool. The theme for our show was "Marooned", starring two entertaining pirates. The acts by the various artists, including tightrope, acrobatics, trapeze, and horseback feats were all astounding and kept my school aged son and I fascinated. A must see in St. Louis! read more

Circus Flora - Trapeze! - Performing Arts Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This was bananas. We had people juggling with their mouth, people on top of each other's shoulders on a tight rope, three motorcycles in a cage going around in circles. I know you think I sound crazy, but you need to go to this. You gotta see this for yourself. read more

Circus Flora - Performing Arts Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

How have I not been to Circus Flora before now? O M G! I was so impressed with the various feats! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. And it's very cool that all of the performers came out to meet the patrons at the end of the show. My only negative is that it was difficult at times to understand what was being said by the announcer. Perhaps the sound system needs to be upgraded so it is louder than the air conditioning. (And having a/c was a plus in the searing heat, so thank you Circus Flora for that!). Can't wait til it returns next year. read more

ANOTHER great show put on by our very own Circus Flora. Please do yourself a favor and go see this year's show,it's GREAT! 37 years of family fun. read more

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Although Circus Flora has been a St Louis tradition for over 20 years Friday night was our first time. It is located just off the SLU campus and has well lit walkways and ample parking. We didn't arrive as early as we had hoped and used paid parking just north and an easy walk away. The circus is family friendly and involves an espionage theme that is just silly fun. The circus is nonprofit and very affordable with lots of ticket giveaways including Veterans Vettix where we got ours for a nominal fee. Animal acts include camels, dogs and a huge pig. There is an excellent high wire act and an act where a couple shoots crossbows towards each other and pops targets. There's plenty for kids including face painting, camel rides and lots of snacks. Adult beverages are also available for sale. There is juggling and a woman who performs an aerial dance suspended by her hair! The finale involves 1,2, and 3 motorcycles in a small cage that is better than any LAS Vegas stunt! We definitely will go again next season! Great fun and a pleasurable night out! read more

Every year I stalk the Circus Flora site to grab front row tickets right when they go on sale because I love it sooo much! The companion animals, the sassy/sexy/goofy costumes, the personalities and you betcha- the frozies. I can't fail to mention the peanuts my husband guzzles by the handful. Each year has a different theme and slight change in acts. There are staple acts that tweak their show a bit, as well. The pre-show festivities seemed to have died down in recent years where there really isn't much going on before-hand but that doesn't stop my excitement to get there early and look around. Come on over, get a pre-show cocktail in the theater district, a frozie at the show, pet the pig, take some photos and enjoy the greatest show in the Midwest! read more

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Absolutely loved the show. We were so impressed by the amazing feats we saw performed. The show had a good variety of acts included. The Flying Willendas made me so nervous esp since they didn't have a net! I will say it was hard for us to hear the clown that narrated the show. What a nice touch at the end to have the performers line up to say goodbye as we left the big top. Prices on refreshments were very fair too! read more

My husband and I went to the 'Trial of the Century', we really enjoyed how the story was woven into the performances. Really enjoyed all of the different acts. Amazing performers, I don't think there is a 'bad' seat in the big top, we were on the side stage and it was great. They also check for vaccination cards, which we appreciated. Tent is a bit chilly so dress appropriately for the October performances. read more

If you are afraid of clowns, get over it because Circus Flora's production this year, Vagabond Adventures, is nothing short of amazing! It's not the typical circus with a ton of animals that look like they are in hell during their "performance". Instead Circus Flora tells a narrative that is supported by high wire acts, flying trapeze, awesome tumblers and yes there are horses and the cutest dogs ever as the animal acts. Circus Flora relies more on the creative and human aspect of performance. For the past 3 years, I have attended a Circus Flora production and this year is by far the best. And it is great for kids and adults. Nino the clown is a crowd favorite and you can hear the little kids yelling his name. So cute. Don't miss Aureila Wallenda on the rope swing. Sort of cool sort of scary since she's doing it without a net but completely mesmerizing. And did I mention the tent is air conditioned?? It was practicely freezing inside but I nice change from the 90 degree weather outside. There are concession stands with water, soda, cotton candy and such so all of circus food you woud expect to have is on hand. Great time for the family, a date night or go with a group of friends. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

I've been going to Circus Flora since I was a kid and now I take my own children! It's always a great show! Jessie Hentoff is a great trapeze artist and the animals are really cool too! Awesome date event or family event! read more

I fell in love with the circus after going to Circus Flora this past year. Being terrified of clowns, I never could bring myself to go but this year my friend Lisa was able to get a deal on tickets and invited us. Nervous all week, the Sunday came when we were to attend and I will admit I was sweating a bit. Would clowns be greeting people? Would they come after me? I was thinking the worst things and of course my friends promised to "protect me" if necessary. Lets just say I was blown away by the experience. From the atmosphere inside the tent to the energy outside, everything was a wonderful theatrical experience. The acts were breathtaking and incredibly exciting. I loved the story line and people were riveted. There was one clown who did freak me out but that is due to my own neuroses. This is a wonderful event to bring family and friends to for a unique experience. I would highly recommend Circus Flora to anyone! read more

Circus Flora - Yea! - Performing Arts Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This year's Circus Flora is really fun. Well worth seeing. Great high trapeze act, and the trampoline act at the end is not to be missed. OK, a trained cat act? Where else would you see that? All in all, this is a spectacular show and all visitors and residents of St. Louis should see it. read more

This was my second year seeing Circus Flora and it was still just as amazing as last year! First, it is EXTREMELY affordable, especially for a circus. Their tickets range from $10-$48 (depending on the day and time). We went last night (Tuesday) for $10 a ticket. After fees and everything, it ended up being $13 a ticket, which is incredible! For that $10 ticket, we were able to sit in the middle of the side mezzanine (and that was with waiting until the day of to buy the ticket). I honestly don't think there is a bad seat in the house, but will say that you miss some of the facial expressions of the performers by sitting on the side. Therefore, it may be worth it to spend an extra $10 to get a head-on view. Similar to the tickets, the parking is cheap as well ($5). However, if you're lucky like me, you'll park on the street nearby for free! In addition to affordable tickets, the performance is incredible. They had some of the same great performers as last year (e.g., the tumbling children and the tight rope walkers). They also had some equally fantastic new performers (e.g., trapeze group and the adorable dogs). I really don't think there was a bad act in the whole show, which really says something. No different than last year....I was equally impressed with the live band, the comedy, and the ring master. I'd say there were only two downsides (and I'm being very picky). First, the theme (Pastime) wasn't as fleshed out as last year, but still was a good story nonetheless. Second, the speakers seemed pretty loud (but maybe my ears are just sensitive). Finally, It is worth noting that the circus is non-profit and that they do quite a few great things for the community, including Clowns on Call and Tumbling & Teamwork. Finally, they give away tickets to children and families from underserved communities. The show is running through July 3 (everyday except Monday). I definitely plan on going again and you should too! read more

An old-fashioned circus like you've never seen. Every year, Circus Flora gives us a unique chance to experience entertainment with a purity rarely found in modern life. No nets, no over-done clowns, just amazing feats and humor. A must-see for anyone who lives within day-trip distance! read more

My second year attending. When I go to Circus Flora I feel like a kid again. The acts you see are world class. The size of the circus brings a warm intimate feel. This is truly a St. Louis event that should be seen by everyone. I highly recommend the ring side box seats to get the full affect of the show. read more

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Very family and wallet friendly. Parking was great too for $5. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much. Yes, I had read the reviews, but compared to say Cirque de Soleil, this Circus Flora was incredibly cheap. Even walking in the concession stand prices were cheaper than a movie theater. Then you go in to this huge tent in the parking lot where every seat seems like a good one. I was blown away by the performances. It was a fantastic show. It was fun. The clown was really funny. The tumblers were great. The animal acts were amusing. The high wire act raised my blood pressure quite a bit, and the trampoline finale was just loads of fun. It was very high quality. I have to add that the best part, the cherry on top, was the live music. Who has freaking live music at a carnival? Circus Flora does, and it was amazing. It made so much of a difference for the mood. Definitely going back every year now! read more

AMAZING talent! Great show for the whole family! We have gone each Spring/Summer for the past 4 years and have never been disappointed.

My absolute favorite way to officially kick off summer in St. Louis. Circus Flora is a STL original, a circus. A theater company. A treasure. Don't miss it!! read more

SO MUCH FUN!!! Looking for a different date night? Circus flora! Need a kid-friendly outing? Circus flora! I can't say how much I enjoyed the show this year. You will be AMAZED at some of the acts. That's all I'm going to say. We St. Louisans are incredibly lucky that we can enjoy this unique experience every summer. read more

So fantastic, just so fantastic. Where else besides Stomp! does the cast greet you as you exit? Where else can you sit 30 feet from the show? Worth every penny and the last show of the year is Sunday June 22. Go!! read more

First time going to a circus and it was really fun. I took my 6 year old and she loved it! They are all very talented and they put on a great show but one of the trapeze artist (female) fell on accident. Maybe she needs more training or rest. read more

Such a gem! This was our first time going and Circus Flora will become a family tradition moving forward. It is intimate and warm. Not too expensive ($22 a ticket). Our group ranged in age from 83 down to 7 and we all loved it! read more

Circus Flora is truly a gem and should not be missed! It is fun for the whole family and enough variety of acts to keep everyone entertained. read more

A wonderful show for families. Dogs, horses, high wire show, and lots of gymnastics. These people are amazing. There is even a chicken! You should come see this show. It is definitely with your time and money. read more

Circus Flora - Preparing for the trapeze show - Performing Arts Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I was sort of vaguely aware of something called Circus Flora but really didn't know what it was until I saw a news segment on it last week. This was the final week but fortunately I could still get tickets for myself and my 9 year old niece. The show itself was amazing! I teased my niece that we could leave at intermission if she wanted and she said absolutely not! Even as an adult, I found it to be a great time. Everything moved very quickly so even if there was a part you didn't get excited about (the horses for me), you were into something new in about 5 minutes and that was sure to be a winner! I'm a big logistics person and couldn't find a lot before I went so for the next person looking: Parking - there were lots for $10 and $20. However, there was also street parking for I think $2.35 for 2 hours. Get the app on your phone (Parkmobile) and you can even add some time from your seat when time runs out. Air conditioning - record highs the day we went! Still, very doable inside the tent. Bathrooms - port a potties. Not too gross though and they did have hand washing stations plus a few handicap stalls. Seating - truly not a bad seat in the house. It's all a little close together (thank goodness for the AC!) but if you need to go with the cheap seats, they are still going to be way better than mid level tickets if you were going to a big show. The performers move around the whole tent so you never feel too far from the action. Food & Drink - reasonably priced concessions - I was $5 for a hot dog and $6 for a brat. I think sodas were a couple of bucks. My one disappointment though was that I decided to spring for the VIP tickets for the hospitality tent. It was drinks and "snacks" and I just couldn't figure out what "snacks" meant so I went for it. On the one hand - drinks were really unlimited and everything from bottled water, to soft drinks to Shafley beer and some very nice wines. But the snacks were some stale popcorn and the prepacked bags of animal crackers you get at the grocery store. I went by at intermission to get some more water and they had put out a small bowl of nuts and a thing of twizzlers. We got there right at noon and while one performer did walk through, there really wasn't the sort of "meet and greet" atmosphere I was looking for. So... if you want to go and have 3-4 beers, it'd be worth it! If you are really dying for those very close seats (remember... no bad seats), then you might as well take advantage of the free water at least. But personally, next time I'm going for the mid range tickets and saving my money for the concession stand. I feel like I'd come out ahead that way. read more