Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth

On Sale Soon

Date
Oct 1 - 4, 2026
Venue
Casey's Center
On Sale
Apr 14 at 10:00 AM

Thursday | Oct. 1 7:00 PM On Sale Soon
Friday | Oct. 2 7:00 PM On Sale Soon
Saturday | Oct. 3 11:00 AM On Sale Soon

Saturday | Oct. 3 3:00 PM On Sale Soon
Sunday | Oct. 4 1:00 PM On Sale Soon
Sunday | Oct. 4 5:00 PM On Sale Soon

Event Details

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.

Audiences will experience iconic Ringling acts reimagined in exciting new ways, from the Double Wheel of Destiny, where performers leap and jump rope on massive moving wheels high above the ground, to breathtaking trapeze artists soaring through the air in perfectly timed, heart-racing passes.

The show also features a high-speed bicycle troupe performing astonishing stunts, building moving human pyramids, and showcasing incredible balance and coordination. Powerful acrobats from Mongolia demonstrate jaw-dropping strength and high-flying agility, while a Latin dance group blends salsa-style movement with acrobatics in a vibrant, high-energy performance.

Know Before You Go

Bag Policy

Casey's Center has a clear bag policy for all events. A maximum clear bag the size of 12"x6"x12" is permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical, family, or child care bags or small clutches no larger than 4.5"x6.5".

Cashless Facility

Casey's Center is a cashless facility, only accepting debit, credit, and gift cards. If you do not carry a debit or credit card, you can transfer cash onto a gift card at Overtime Tap (Section 108).

Mobile Ticketing

Tickets for all events at Casey's Center must be added to a digital wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet) for entry. Barcodes will no longer display on tickets. Tickets will be scanned by tapping your phone on the scanner at the door. Learn more about Mobile Ticketing at Casey's Center.

Parking

Parking is available at the Iowa Events Center with entrances off 3rd Street and 5th Avenue.

If traveling from I-235 East, utilize Exit 8A to 3rd Street.
If traveling from I-235 West, utilize Exit 8A to 7th Street.

Meter parking is available throughout downtown Des Moines with the convenience of the ParkDSM app. Parking meters charge Monday through Saturday from 9am-9pm.

City parking garages are located throughout downtown with convenient skywalk access to the Iowa Events Center.

7th & Center - 9-minute walk
5th & Keo - 10-minute walk
4th & Grand - 9-minute walk
3rd & Court - 13-minute walk

Group Information

Groups of 8+ save up to $10 per ticket!