A sword pulled from stone. A prophecy fulfilled. Swirling in the depths of a lake shrouded in mist, the legend of King Arthur is brought forth once again. With tales of chivalrous knights, secrets, romance, betrayal, and an ancient lineage rediscovered, join Circus Juventas as we dive into the world of Arthurian legends. Quest alongside Lancelot and Gawain. Fall under the spell of the fay. Join the young king as he comes to power under the watchful eye of the enigmatic sorcerer, Merlin. In the summer of 2023, we’ll soar with dragons and unearth old magics to unearth a circus spectacular worthy of the once and future king.
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices will be announced closer to 2023 summer show.
Ways to Purchase
Tickets are available exclusively through ShoWare!
To purchase online, visit circusjuventas.showare.com
To purchase via phone, call the ShoWare Ticketing Line: 651-309-8106.
Hours: Mon – Sat: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
There will be a booking fee of $3.00 per ticket.
Phone orders have an additional convenience charge of $4.00 per order.
(There will be no in-person ticket pre-sales through the Circus Juventas box office.)
Exchanges & Refunds
All tickets are non-refundable.
To exchange tickets, contact the ShoWare Ticketing Line:
651-309-8106
Hours: Mon – Sat: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
There is a $6.00 exchange fee per order for handling exchanges.
(Circus Juventas box office does not handle ticket exchanges.)
Rush Line
The Circus Juventas box office will be open 2 hours prior to the start of each show for in-person rush line ticket sales.
You must purchase rush line tickets in person. There are no phone sales of rush line tickets.
Rush line ticket prices are the same as standard prices and will include the standard $3.00 booking fee per ticket.
Seating System
Each seat is 18 inches wide, 5 inches wider than a standard folding chair. Seats are directly adjacent to one another; patrons of size or families with children using lap seats (age 2 and under) should select seats carefully.
The illuminated stairs have railings and only a 4-inch rise, providing easier access to each row.
Special Needs Seating
Circus Juventas is able to accommodate standard wheelchair sizes only (30″ x 48″). If you would prefer to transfer to a chair upon arrival, please let the box office staff know.
We have floor seating available for patrons who do not use wheelchairs but who may find stairs difficult. These seats are limited; we recommend purchasing these tickets A.S.A.P.
Wheelchair seating not yet reserved will be released to the general public by noon the day before the performance or once the section of the seating unit is sold out.
More information on special needs seating will be updated closer to the date of the
The illuminated stairs have railings and only a 4-inch rise, providing easier access to each row.
COVID Procedures
Masks are encouraged but not required in any area of the arena during performances.
The Circus Juventas venue is a large, open arena with 90,000 cubic foot of space and 45 ft. high ceilings. Our ventilation system continually circulates outside air and has updated HEPA air filters.
Purchase Show On-Demand Video
Purchase an on-demand video of our 2022 summer show Confetti HERE!
To purchase past show DVDs, contact Circus Juventas: adminstaff@circusjuventas.org.
Credits
Artistic Director: Elizabeth “Betty” Butler
Since 1995, our annual summer show has been a Twin Cities favorite. Featuring our most advanced, highly committed troupe of circus artists, this large-scale, professionally-produced, theatrically-infused showcase culminates in approximately 20 performances, which sell out quickly.
An original, themed show with a story line, the summer show highlights the best of contemporary circus arts, with a strong blending of circus, dance, and theater. CJ works hard to make this a transformative experience from the moment the audience walks into the arena.
Summer Show 2023
Thanks to our sponsors:
SHOW DATES & TIMES
JULY 26 through AUGUST 13, 2023
Location: All shows are held under the Circus Juventas BIG TOP.
Show length: 03:00 including a :30 intermission.
ASL/AD performance will be scheduled. Reserve seats for this performance in Section A for ASL/AD services.
Additional information can be found in the boxes on the left.
Friday, July 28 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 @ 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 30 @ 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 3 @ 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 4 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 5 @ 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 5 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 6 @ 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 10 @ 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 12 @ 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 12 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 13 @ 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 13 @ 7:00 p.m.
SCHOOL SHOW DATES & TIMES
These weekday performances are available for school, camp, and recreation groups exclusively. There are no tickets available for the general public to these performances. If you are a representative of a school, camp, or recreational organization and you would like more information about group tickets, please visit the SCHOOL GROUPS page or contact ali@circusjuventas.org.
Thursday, July 27 @ 1 p.m.
Wednesday, August 2 @ 1 p.m.
Thursday, August 3 @ 1 p.m.
Thursday, August 10 @ 1 p.m.
THE SPIRE SUITE
Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the summer show from our private SPIRE Suite!
Complimentary catering (custom snack boxes and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), complimentary confections from our concessions stand, and three V.I.P. parking spots are included. Accommodations are available for up to 20 guests (cocktail-reception style), 10 of whom will have access to seating.
By reserving, you have exclusive access to the space up to one hour prior to show time through the entirety of the show – much like a box suite at a sports stadium – plus some other special surprises!
We accept reservations on a first-come, first-served basis. $2,500 per reservation. Availability is limited.
To inquire about available dates and to make a reservation, please contact Nicole at nicole@circusjuventas.org.
SPONSORS
PRESS FOR SUMMER 2022’S CONFETTI
Pioneer Press. August 11, 2022. At ‘Confetti,’ Circus Juventas stuns with a joyful whirlwind through circus’ past and future.
Minnesota Monthly. August 3, 2022. Best Bets Aug 1-7
Star Tribune. July 29, 2022. Minneapolis performer explores circus history, finds community at Circus Juventas.
Star Tribune. July 29, 2022. Best Bets.
KARE 11. July 29, 2022. Circus Juventas builds community while flying through the air.
WCCO. July 27, 2022. AM Radio interview with Vineeta Sawkar.
CBS MN. July 26, 2022. Preview Circus Juventas’ new summer show “Confetti”
CBS MN. July 26, 2022. Circus Juventas returns to Twin Cities this Friday.
KARE 11. July 26, 2022. Guy Brown rolls into a practice with Circus Juventas
Fox 9. June 27, 2022. Circus Juventas preparing for summer production
MinnPost. July 26, 2022. ‘This is the best job ever’: Circus Juventas traces 600 years of circus history with ‘Confetti!’ — and marks 28 years as a youth performing arts school
Star Tribune. May 17, 2022. Circus Juventas keeps flying through years of COVID disruptions
Broadway World. July 15, 2022. Curtain Rises on CONFETTI Circus Juventas’ Summer Show, July 29 – August 14
PAST SUMMER SHOW REVIEWS
Drawing on its Circus Arts school of more than 2,500 children of various ages trained in everything from acrobatics and balance to aerial techniques, juggling and more, “Wonderland” will feature the school’s most advanced 100 performers. Add choreography and theater to the mix, along the magical sets, costumes and music, and the production is guaranteed to enthrall those willing to journey to a strange land of riddles, poems, and wonder, a dream-like place where not everything is as it seems.
Circus Juventas’ summer shows feature a select cast of their most advanced performers and are elaborate spectacles in the tradition of Cirque du Soleil. Circus Juventas productions represent the best of contemporary circus arts, combining evocative music, extraordinary sets and costumes, and stunning theatricality, dance and athletic artistry with a global flair.
…Circus Juventas performances are not quite like the professionals, but they’re pretty close… The featured performers of the show (older kids who have been training for a while) are captivating and the major acts are incredible. The show includes the Walendas’ spectacular seven person tightrope walk as well as flaming whips, balancing acts and unicycle stunts…
…It’s great to watch these kids maneuver through a web of bungee cords with the dexterity of Spider-Man, or thrill us with spine-tingling drops and rebounds. This year’s extravaganza explores the lighter side of the Wild West with plenty of wholesome saloon girls, high-flying outlaws, and mail-order brides who can handle a bicycle built for 10 with aplomb…
… Drift back in time and enjoy all the daredevil aerial feats, bizarre side shows, amazing animal acts, clown antics, and one-of-a-kind glamour from a bygone era, experienced through the eyes of two young dreamers. Part coming-of-age tale, part action-adventure, this performance will surely inspire a few more intrepid souls to run away—if only for a few hours—to experience the fantasy life under the spotlight…
… Circus Juventas presented its stunning take on the classic children’s story with high-flying acts over Peter Pan’s Neverland. Emily, who’d been my date to last year’s summer show OZ, was on the edge of her seat during the entire spectacle. (We’re talking a 3-hour evening show with intermission!) The tale lends itself beautifully to soaring acts using the trapeze, silks, trampolines and tumbling…
Clearly I didn’t do my research before attending the opening-night performance of Circus Juventas’ summer production Oz. It wasn’t much like I’d imagined it would be. It was so much MORE! The show had more of everything – dozens of jaw-droppingly talented youth and young adults, a ceaseless assortment of acrobatic apparatus, and a running time just over three hours – than I’d gone in expecting. It all added up to a smashing night out at the circus with my oldest daughter… My daughter and I genuinely thank Circus Juventas for providing us an opportunity to experience this St. Paul gem.
Cirque du Soleil, the famous acrobatic troupe that inspired Circus Juventas, changed our idea of what a circus can be. Now Circus Juventas has transformed our image of the land of “Oz,” tweaking the tale and telling it with an amazing mix of aerial and earthbound acrobatics, graceful ballet moves, contortions, fire juggling, clowning and over-the top theatrics.
Dare I say Circus Juventas is more exciting than the troupe that inspired it? Under their custom-made big top, you get to sit much closer to the action. And you’re always aware that these are young nonprofessionals (mostly teens) doing impossible and dangerous routines — some without a net, a safety line or mats underneath. It makes you hold your breath frequently…
Like the hugely popular Canadian company Cirque du Soleil, Circus Juventas is a departure from the three ring/animal acts fare of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Instead, the school brings together a melange of traditional circus arts from around the world, accented with dance, drama, acrobatics, music and fantastic set design. The result is pure spectacle… My 5-year-old and I took in this year’s summer production, “Grimm,” a few days ago; it was my son’s first circus and my first time seeing Circus Juventas. I’d heard these folks put on a good show, but we were still both gobsmacked by the experience…
WATCH HIGHLIGHT REELS FROM PAST SHOWS
