Great Christmas Circus Frankfurt
Spectators watch an international lineup of circus artists, including teeterboard acrobatics and human pyramids by the Nomuna troupe, hand balancing by the Bello Sisters, and high-altitude aerial ring routines. The production features Cyr wheel displays, crossbow and knife-throwing stunts, quick-change acts, juggling, and classical horse presentations. Comic and musical performances by clown Alfons Wille and music from a live nine-piece orchestra accompany the action in the ring.
What to Expect
International circus acts and live orchestra in a heated Frankfurt tent.
Event Details
Duration
Two and a half hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Circus Carl Busch / Wille GbR
Food & Drink
The foyer tent offers a varied culinary selection; Christmas-party bookings on December 7 and 8 include a meal and drinks package.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of live circus
Vibe
Festive and thrilling
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Tickets from €15. – Get tickets
- Parking: Parking is available in sufficient numbers at Festplatz am Ratsweg; arrive in good time because queues may form at the parking entrance.
- Accessibility: People with severe disabilities pay child prices when they show ID.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive in good time if you drive, because queues can build at the Festplatz car park entrance before shows even though there are enough spaces.
- Bring ID if you're a retiree, pupil, student or have a severe disability, because showing it gets you the child price.
- Choose your seats carefully in the ticket system, since block D rows 13 to 17 have a partly restricted view of the ring.
- Children under 3 get in free but aren't entitled to their own seat, so plan to keep little ones on your lap.
- Allow two and a half hours for the show, including a 20-minute interval you can spend in the foyer tent.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: on 7 and 8 December the circus becomes a Christmas party venue. The package includes the show, a sparkling wine reception, dinner and a drinks package, and it's booked separately.
- Christmas Eve has a single afternoon show, to which 100 Frankfurt families in need are invited under the patronage of Mayor Mike Josef.
- New Year's Eve has two performances.
- Retirees, pupils, students and people with severe disabilities pay child prices when they show ID.
- Seats in block D, rows 13 to 17, have a partly restricted view and are sold at a special lower price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
Each performance lasts two and a half hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Can I choose my seats?
Yes. Every seat is individually numbered, and you can pick your exact seat in the ticket system.
Is the tent heated, and how is the view?
The big top is heated and has comfortable folding bucket seats. The seating rises steeply from the front row, so the view is good from all 2,500 seats. The exception is block D, rows 13 to 17, where the view is partly restricted.
Where do I park, or how do I get there by public transport?
There's enough parking on the Festplatz am Ratsweg, but queues can build at the car park entrance, so arrive in good time. By public transport, use the Eissporthalle/Festplatz stop, served by the U7, tram 12 and buses 38, 103N and 10.
Is there food on site?
Yes. The foyer tent has a varied food offering.
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