The UniverSoul Circus comes to Historic Crew Stadium October 28th – November 8th
Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com
See Sunny 95’s Tony Bristol on Wednesday, November 4th! He’ll be guest ringmaster for the show!
ABOUT THE SHOW
Opening Thursday, Oct. 29, at Historic Crew Stadium, the all-new WE ALL BELONG production will transform the iconic purple-and-yellow big top into a Halloween destination for families, complete with festive activities and a special costume contest with a cash prize Saturday night. The show continues through Sunday, Nov. 8, at One Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus. And here’s a sweet treat for the kids! From opening night Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 1, every child attending UniverSoul Circus will receive free popcorn, cotton candy or candy as part of the Halloween festivities. It’s one more reason to celebrate the holiday under the big top. The fun starts before opening night as UniverSoul performers visit Columbus-area schools, while local marching bands, dancers, radio personalities and special guests help welcome the circus back to town. There’s even a Skate & Treat event featuring UniverSoul’s skaters in their show costumes. But the biggest thrills happen inside the ring, where motorcycles soar, acrobats defy gravity, dancers light up the stage and Fresh the Clownsss bring plenty of laughter and mischief to the mix. OPENING-WEEK HIGHLIGHTS Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. – School Sneak Peek Duxberry Elementary School 1779 E. Maynard Ave., Columbus, OH 43219 The circus comes to school as UniverSoul performers give students a taste of the entertainment awaiting families under the big top. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. – School Sneak Peek Walnut Ridge High School 4841 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43227 The excitement continues with a special visit to Walnut Ridge High School, bringing circus fun directly to students. Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:15–6:15 p.m. – Skate & Treat Historic Crew Stadium One Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211
Get ready to roll. UniverSoul’s skaters will make a special appearance in their colorful show costumes for a Skate & Treat event ahead of opening night. Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. – Opening Night Under the big top at Historic Crew Stadium Columbus, the circus is back. The East High School Marching Band will help kick off the celebration, with Columbus City Council member Nicholas Bankston serving as guest ringmaster. Add a little Halloween atmosphere and the dazzling WE ALL BELONG production, and it’s a night worth cheering about. Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. – Halloween Under the Big Top Under the big top at Historic Crew Stadium The Halloween fun continues with an evening of gravity-defying stunts, comedy, music, dance and colorful circus entertainment. With thrills around every corner, there’s plenty to keep kids and grown-ups on the edge of their seats. Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon – Halloween Matinee and Hometown Talent Under the big top at Historic Crew Stadium Halloween gets off to a lively start with pre-show performances by the Natural Talent & Gifted Hands Community Drumline & Dance Line and Iconic Dance Academy. Whitehall Mayor Michael T. Bivens joins the festivities as guest ringmaster. Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3:30 p.m. – Halloween Magic Under the big top at Historic Crew Stadium Colorful characters and circus thrills make Halloween afternoon anything but ordinary. Families can celebrate the holiday with UniverSoul’s signature blend of music, laughter and audience participation. Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. – Halloween Night and Costume Giveaway Under the big top at Historic Crew Stadium UniverSoul has a special treat in store for Halloween night. A kids costume contest – with a cash prize – adds to an evening of acrobatics, dance and big-top surprises. Power 107.5 FM’s LadiesLoveLauny steps into the spotlight as guest ringmaster, with Shawn Kelley joining as guest DJ. Power 107.5 FM will broadcast live from 5–7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at noon – International Day Under the big top at Historic Crew Stadium Take a trip around the world without leaving Columbus. UniverSoul celebrates its international spirit with a special International Day performance featuring the Cincinnati Rhythm Ropers Double Dutch Team in the pre-show festivities, along with more Halloween fun. Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. – Halloween Fun Continues Under the big top at Historic Crew Stadium The calendar may say November, but the Halloween celebration isn’t over yet. Families have another chance to enjoy the music, comedy and entertainment that make UniverSoul a crowd favorite. Sunday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. – La Mega Night Under the big top at Historic Crew Stadium Opening weekend wraps up with a celebration featuring La Mega 107.1/103.1 FM, broadcasting live from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Radio personality Oscar Al Aire and Columbus City Council member Lourdes Barroso are scheduled as guest ringmasters, adding local flavor to the international spectacle. AND THAT’S JUST THE FUN AROUND THE RING Inside, UniverSoul’s all-new WE ALL BELONG production delivers a globe-spanning showcase of high-flying acrobats, daredevil motorcycle stunt artists, roller skaters, comedy, music, dance and audience participation.
Highlights include the Ethiopian Pole Act, featuring dizzying spins on a towering vertical pole; Power of Love, a graceful ballerina act; the Morning Doves, an aerial lyra duo from Mongolia and Ethiopia; the Soul Skaters, an acrobatic skating troupe from Cuba and the U.S.; Double Vision, a hand-balance duo from the Dominican Republic; and Zhukau Swing, a high-flying act from Russia. Audience favorites include the Caribbean Street Carnival, featuring 20-foot dancing puppets, fire-breathing stilt dancers and folklore characters, along with Fresh the Clownsss and motorcycle stunt artists performing flips and dives 60 feet in the air. TICKET INFORMATION UniverSoul Circus runs Oct. 29 through Nov. 8 at Historic Crew Stadium, One Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and the UniverSoul Circus box office. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; noon, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; noon, 3 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays; plus a special Wednesday show Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. For more information regarding ticket prices, show times and schedules, visit universoulcircus.com. Follow UniverSoul Circus on Facebook @UniverSoulCircus, X @UniverSoulCirc, TikTok @UniverSoulCircus and Instagram @UniverSoulCircus.