Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® brings The Greatest Show On Earth® back to Bridgeport with a high-energy party experience

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth
Total Mortgage Arena • 600 Main Street, Bridgeport
April 16-19, 2026
Tickets go on sale on October 28, 2025 via Ringling.com

The Greatest Show on Earth

Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus performances at total mortgage arena in Bridgeport, connecticut in April 2026 — Photo via Total Mortgage Arena

Step right up for a nonstop celebration: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is returning to Bridgeport with an all-new production of The Greatest Show On Earth®, playing at Total Mortgage Arena from April 16-19, 2026. Tickets are on sale now at Ringling.com, with early access available for Ringling Insiders, including a pre-sale code to secure the best seats before general public sales begin Tuesday, October 28.

Reimagined for a new generation, this larger-than-life production delivers two hours of high-energy, music-driven excitement featuring 65 world-class performers from 17 countries, including Mongolia, Chile, Colombia, Ukraine, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and China. Many of the performers will make their U.S. debut during the Bridgeport engagement.

From the moment fans enter the arena, the party begins. The all-new Ringling Hype Crew kicks off the pre-show, engaging the audience with dance, music, and energy that sets the tone for an unforgettable experience. Throughout the show, chart-topping pop hits, live drumming, dance battles, and DJ-led performances drive the action from start to finish. A reimagined stage design featuring a massive LED screen and live camera angles transforms every seat into a front-row experience.

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The production showcases a lineup of jaw-dropping new acts, including

Acro-Salsa Troupe (Colombia): Seven performers combining acrobatics and traditional salsa in a high-energy display of passion and precision.
Contortion (United States): A world-renowned contortionist making her Ringling debut with unbelievable flexibility and control.
Acrobatic Bikes & Hoop Diving (China): Performers create human pyramids on moving bicycles while performing gravity-defying stunts.
Bailey the Robo Pup: The beloved high-tech canine returns with new dance moves and mischief that delights audiences of all ages.

Showtimes at Total Mortgage Arena are

Thursday, April 16 – 7:00 PM
Friday, April 17 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 19 – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM

With a mix of spectacular circus acts, global talent, and an infectious party atmosphere, The Greatest Show On Earth®promises a live entertainment experience that is as bold, fast-paced, and dynamic as ever. Families and fans of all ages are invited to witness the thrills, laughter, and awe-inspiring performances that have made Ringling Bros. a beloved tradition for more than 150 years.

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