Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus

When: Oct. 1 through Oct 4, 2026

Where: Casey Center, 233 Center Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Times: See list below

Thursday, Oct 1, 7:00p.m.

Friday, Oct 2nd, 7:00p.m.

Saturday, Oct 3rd, 11:00a.m.

Saturday, Oct 3rd, 3:00p.m.

Sunday, Oct 4th, 1:00p.m.

Sunday, Oct 4th 5:00p.m.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH® RETURNS TO DES MOINES THIS OCTOBER AFTER 11 YEAR HIATUS!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to Des Moines, playing Casey’s Center from October 1-4, 2026.

The Greatest Show On Earth® is a two-hour live talent show featuring the world’s best acts.  This action-packed modern circus is filled with heart-pounding stunts, incredible acrobats, and immersive family moments that keep Children Of All Ages^© fully engaged.  From high-flying trapeze to gravity-defying acrobatics, every act is designed to wow.  Performers flip, twist, soar, and launch through the air in a nonstop display of strength, precision, and courage that pushes the limits of what feels possible.