Venardos Circus

The Venardos Circus returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre parking lot for performances over three weeks, from Thursday, December 19, 2024, through Sunday, January 5, 2025.

This year, they have a new, bigger, taller "big top," which offers better views of the aerial acts while maintaining the intimate feel of this one-ring circus. As always, the performers, musicians, acrobats, and clowns create a magical evening of thrills and laughter. The days and times for the 90-minute performances vary, and there are multiple shows on most of the days. There will be no shows on Christmas Day or January 2, 2025. 

Created and produced by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster, Kevin Venardos, the Venardos Circus pays tribute to the traditional circus experience with a new-generation mix of Broadway-style and circus arts in an intimate setting under the red-striped tent. During the 2024/25 season, the shows celebrate "The Magic of Dreams." 

The performance combines stage artistry, aerialists, acrobatics, dancing, daredevilry, music, and magic. Each performance lasts 90 minutes with a brief intermission. Make sure to arrive early as there is an interactive pre-show party that starts one hour before each show time. The entire show is inside a traditional circus tent, and all the classic circus snacks are available — popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and lemonade.

No performing animals are involved in the show. Arrive early because the fun begins before the actual performance.

NOTE: On Thursday, December 26, 2024, there will be a Sensory Friendly Performance at 4:00 p.m. During this one performance there will be fewer lighting changes and the music and voice volume will be reduced. Regular ticket prices apply. Go here to purchase tickets for the 4:00 p.m. sensory-friendly performance on December 26.

Admission: Visit here for the complete list of shows and to purchase tickets. Children younger than three years of age may sit on an adult's lap at no charge. One baby or toddler per adult ticket.

• General Admission - $29.95 for adults and $18.95 for children ages 3 - 12. 
• Premium Gallery Seating - $41.95 for adults and 29.95 for children ages 3 - 12. 
• Ringmaster VIP Seating - $62.95 for all ages. 

NOTE: Tickets are only available through the Venardos website, or at their ticket booth once they are in town. They are not available at the Amphitheatre Box Office.

When: From December 19, 2024 through January 5, 2025. Doors open — and the pre-show begins — one hour before the show. See the days and times below.

Where: The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is located at 1340C A1A South in St. Augustine, Florida 32080.