2nd Waltrop Christmas Circus
Presented by the Frank-Lorenz family, this festive circus production showcases hand-to-hand acrobatics, aerial hoop and straps acts, slack wire walking, tempo juggling, and quick-change illusions. Clown Francesco entertains the audience with comedic sketches between performances. Before the show begins, visitors can explore a cozy, in-house Christmas market situated in the heated foyer tent.
What to Expect
Circus show featuring acrobatics, comedy, and a heated foyer Christmas market.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Familie Frank-Lorenz
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and theatrical
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Familientage: Alle Tickets nur 15€, Loge 20€. Reguläre Preise: Rang - Kinder 15€/Erwachsene 19€; Sperrsitz - Kinder 21€/ Erwachsene 25€; Seiten Loge - Kinder 25€/ Erwachsene 29€; Front Loge - Kinder 30€/ Erwachsene 35€. Kinder unter 2 Jahren haben freien Eintritt, ohne Anspruch auf einen eigenen Sitzplatz. – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Reduced prices for people with severe disabilities who show valid ID.
Tips & Advice
- Book one of the Family Days on December 18, 21 or 28 or January 4 to see the full program at a special price.
- Get there early, because the box office and the small Christmas market in the heated foyer tent open one hour before each show.
- Arrive early if you have Sperrsitz or Rang tickets, since you choose your own seat in those sections.
- Bring valid ID for children, pupils, students, pensioners or people with severe disabilities so they get the reduced ticket price.
- Take bus line 289 to the Altenbruchstr. stop, or enter Zum Schacht 1 in your sat nav if you drive.
Special Events & Promotions
- Family Days on December 18, 21 and 28, 2026 and January 4, 2027, with a special price on all tickets.
- A completely new program this season.
- Reduced prices for children 2 to 14, pupils, students, pensioners and people with severe disabilities who show valid ID.
- Children under 2 get in free without their own seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs in this year's show?
The program includes Danny's tempo juggling, Jannika Carissima's quick-change act, Darina and Anton's hand-to-hand acrobatics, Oleksandra Podobrii on the loops, Inna on the slack wire, Duo Volare on the straps and Clown Francesco. The circus says the lineup may change.
Is it suitable for small children?
Yes, the show is for the whole family. Children under 2 get in free but don't get their own seat, and children aged 2 to 14 pay the reduced price.
How does seating work?
The seats rise in tiers. The box (Loge) has chairs, and in the Sperrsitz and Rang sections you choose your own seat.
What is in the foyer tent?
The heated foyer tent has a small Christmas market run by the circus. It opens one hour before every show, at the same time as the box office.
Can I get there by public transport?
Yes. Take bus line 289 to the Altenbruchstr. stop. If you drive, enter Zum Schacht 1, 45731 Waltrop in your sat nav.
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