Circus At Blackpool Tower

Blackpool Tower Circus shows are filled with a fantastic array of dazzling performances, high thrills and pure wow-factor! Expect the unexpected at every turn with jaw-dropping stunts & comedy capers, a high-jinx show, famous clowns, live musicians, dance acts, aerial acrobatics and so much more!

You’ll be cradling the edge of your seat in fear-inducing acts like escapology, illusions and fire breathing! There’s also the chance to learn about the history & culture behind the circus – did you know Blackpool Circus opened its doors for the first time 1894? Over 100 years of clowns and weirdly wonderful acts have entertained families, so you’ll be in the best hands!

Are you a class clown looking to turn some tricks or learn the art of making people laugh? Watch the incredibly talented Mooky The Clown and the Endresz family. These legendary clowns have been entertainers at the Tower for over 30 years! You can expect nothing but star quality and a barrel of laughs from this generation of clowns.

No. Wild animals were part of the circus in 1895 – 1990. In the past you could expect to see lions, elephants, boarhounds and ponies. There have been no animals in a circus show at Blackpool Tower for over 30 years since the animal welfare movement came into action.

The Blackpool Tower Circus entry is located on Level 2 (Ground level for disabled guests). You will need to collect your tickets from our main admissions desk on the Ground Floor prior to going to the Circus entrance. The circus recommends that guests arrive 45-60 minutes prior to the performance start time to collect their tickets.

We know you don’t want to miss the latest circus performances, so here are some dates for upcoming circus shows & other events within the Blackpool Tower…

Upcoming Blackpool Tower Circus events…

• The Blackpool Tower Circus shows are open everyday of the week!
• The Circus High Jinx & Magic Show runs every Friday.

Upcoming Blackpool Tower events…

Tower Top Garden – 14th July – 28th August 2022

Described as a floral wonderland, this beautiful sky garden has stunning panoramic views, a skywalk, and a 4D cinema! The Tower Top Garden is included in the Tower Eye ticket admission.

High Jinx at the Blackpool Tower Circus – selected dates between 15th July – 21st October 2022

• 15, 22, 29 July at 2.30pm
• 5, 12, 19, 26 August at 2.30pm
• 29 August at 7pm
• 2 September at 2.30pm
• 21 October at 2.30pm

Created by the award-winning illusionist and magician Michael Jordan, this World-class contemporary variety show High Jinx to The Blackpool Tower Circus is 90 minutes of sensational tickery, illusions, juggling and more!

Sunset Sessions – selected dates 23rd July – 2nd September 2022 from 7pm – 10pm.

Spend your Summer evenings spent in the eye of a Tower! Parents need to have fun too and with live music performances including DJ sets and other artists performing live, adults can really let their hair down and unwind. Enjoy crisp cocktails and mocktails at Bar 380 (where the Skywalk is located) and watch the city go by from heights of 380 ft. Make sure you pre-book!

• Friday 22 & Saturday 23 July
• Friday 29 & Saturday 30 July
• Friday 5 & Saturday 6 August
• Friday 12 & Saturday 13 August
• Saturday 20 August
• Friday 26 & Saturday 27 August

Yes! The Blackpool Tower Circus is a Merlin attraction and annual passholders can get VIP seating and tickets for just £9.95 per person! A standard ticket to the circus typically costs £19.50, so you’ll save over £10!

It’s more a question of what else is inside the Blackpool Tower, rather than ‘what’s nearby’. There are so many amazing attractions to discover within the tower walls such as…

• The Blackpool Dungeon
• The Fifth Floor Entertainment event suite (great for birthday parties and business events)
• Dino Mini Golf
• The Blackpool Tower Ballroom
• Afternoon Tea Experience in the Blackpool Tower Eye
• SEA LIFE Blackpool Aquarium (on the promenade)
• Madame Tussauds Blackpool (on the promenade)
• Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play Blackpool (on the promenade)