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Inside the spectacular Big Apple Circus 2025

byKayla Thompson

November 11, 2025

Get an inside look at the Big Apple Circus as it arrives in New York City. The dazzling show, with soaring acrobats, jaw-dropping stunts, comedic mischief, and more, will run from Nov. 7, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026, beneath the iconic Big Top in Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park.

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The Olate Family and their dogs perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

The Bone Breakers twist and contort their bodies while performing under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

The Bone Breakers twist and contort their bodies while performing under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

Members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Johnny Rico Clowns around while performing under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

Johnny Rico clowns around while performing under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Nicolodi Brothers (Big Apple Circus)

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The Nicolodi Brothers perform in the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

Members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

The Kung Fu Boys perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

The Kung Fu Boys perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

Members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

Members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Ringmaster Brett Alters and members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

Ringmaster Brett Alters and members of the Bingo Troupe perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Trapeze artist Alexander Lichner performs under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

Trapeze artist Alexander Lichner performs under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

The Olate Family and their dogs perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

The Olate Family and their dogs perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

The Nicolodi Brothers perform a foot juggling act under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

The Nicolodi Brothers perform a foot juggling act under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

The Flying Maluendas soar through the air on the flying trapeze under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

The Flying Maluendas soar through the air on the flying trapeze under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Members of the Big Apple Circus perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on November 9, 2025 in New York City. This years show goes until January 4, 2026 in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park. (Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News)

Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News

Members of the Big Apple Circus perform under the big top tent of the Big Apple Circus on Nov. 9, 2025, in New York City.

Author

Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.