Circus Flora is back under its red and white Big Top in Grand Center, celebrating 40 years in the ring with a brand new production called Flying High. The show opens June 4 and runs through June 21, bringing St. Louis audiences a one ring blend of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and classic clowning that has become a staple of the city’s summer arts scene.
On its website, Circus Flora describes Flying High as a story that “transforms an ordinary high school into an extraordinary academy of wonder” and lists June 4 through 21 as the official run. The company notes that the narrative driven show features world class performers, original music and a flying trapeze that anchors the evening’s high altitude thrills. Tickets, performance schedules and group options are all available online.
What To Expect
Audiences can expect a theatrical, family friendly production that threads together aerial work, juggling and tightwire stunts with a wink of vaudeville style humor. KSDK reports that the anniversary show leans on international talent and a mix of acrobats and jugglers to keep things moving at a brisk clip. The result is a compact, one ring evening aimed at both families and longtime circus regulars.
Special Performances And Accessibility
The run includes several specialty performances, including a peanut free preview, a sensory friendly show and a Pride themed night, giving families and accessibility minded guests more ways to take in the production. Schedule details and ticket information for these dates are listed on the official ticketing pages. According to MetroTix, the sensory friendly performance is scheduled for June 12, with Pride Night planned for mid June.
Big Top Back, Local Roots
The familiar red and white Big Top is back in Grand Center for the 2026 season, with the tent returned to Washington Avenue ahead of opening night. The Kranzberg Arts Foundation reported that the structure has been reinstalled to host the 40th anniversary run. Artistic and executive director Jack Marsh told Explore St. Louis that the circus thrives “when a room holds its breath and then erupts in laughter or applause,” adding that seeing generations of families come back each year is especially meaningful to the company.
With performances scheduled through June 21, Flying High is positioned as an accessible, family friendly highlight of the St. Louis summer calendar. Tickets and group packages remain available through Circus Flora and local outlets such as MetroTix.
