Lima's 2026 circus season is in full swing, with the school holidays and Fiestas Patrias celebrations drawing families to big top shows across the capital. Circuses including Chola Chabuca, Pitillo, Timoteo, La Carlota, Montecarlo, the Gran Circo de Rusia and Circo Místico Cóndor have set up in different districts, with performances running through July and August.
Circo de las Estrellas de La Carlota
Comedian Carlos Vílchez confirmed a new season of El Circo de las Estrellas with the show "La Carlota, la Reina del Pop," an interactive, audiovisual production. Vílchez sings, dances and performs comedy throughout the show.
- Location: Parque de las Leyendas, gate 8, San Miguel
- Dates: through August 30
- Tickets: Teleticket, from S/23 depending on zone and showtime, or S/17.90 with a Cuponidad discount
Circo de la Chola Chabuca
Ernesto Pimentel presents "Un principito en el circo," featuring a special appearance by Mexican actor Edgar Vivar, known for playing Señor Barriga and Ñoño in "El Chavo del Ocho."
- Location: Plaza Norte, Independencia
- Dates: July 16 to August 24
- Tickets: Teleticket, from about S/55 depending on zone and showtime
El Circo de la Alegría de Pitillo
Pitillo returns with his traditional show of comedy, acrobatics and family acts, one of the season's cheaper options.
- Location: Real Plaza Puruchuco, Ate
- Dates: July 10 to September 13
- Tickets: Ticketmaster, from S/27 for children and S/43 for adults, with a Cuponidad discount available
Circo Montecarlo
With more than four decades in business, Circo Montecarlo is presenting trapeze acts, the Globe of Death, an Extreme BMX Show, tightrope walkers and international performers.
- Location: Explanada del Círculo Militar, Jesús María
- Dates: July 17 to September 19
- Tickets: Joinnus, S/45 for platea popular, S/80 for preferential seating and S/120 for a VIP box, with Cuponidad discounts of S/31.90, S/58.90 and S/88.90 respectively
Circo Místico Cóndor
This production stages a performance inspired by Peruvian culture, combining dance, aerial acrobatics and visual effects.
- Location: Explanada Costa Verde, San Miguel
- Dates: through August 30
- Tickets: Joinnus, S/55 for platea popular, S/100 preferential, S/145 VIP alta and S/180 VIP baja, with Cuponidad discounts of S/38.50, S/70 and S/101
Gran Circo de Ucrania and Circo Rousell
The Gran Circo de Ucrania presents "Zirka - Las estrellas del mundo," accompanied by a live orchestra, at the Explanada Tribuna del Jockey through August 16. General admission tickets through Teleticket cost S/36 for children and S/52 for adults, discounted to S/22 and S/32 with Cuponidad.
Circo Rousell has returned after three years away, running at the Explanada Tribuna del Jockey Club through August 16 with Teleticket tickets available from S/31 with a Cuponidad discount.
Timoteo, Rusia, La Pánfila and other shows
The Circo de la Casa de Timoteo brings back its dinosaur character in "¡Qué lío!," combining comedy, musical numbers, acrobatics, magic and futuristic characters at MegaPlaza in Independencia from July 9 to August 30. Teleticket prices start at S/30 Tuesday through Thursday and S/35 on weekends and holidays, or S/24.90 with a Cuponidad discount.
The Gran Circo de Rusia stages "Sueña" with international artists at the Jockey Club del Perú in Surco through August 30, with Teleticket tickets from S/56 in general seating, discounted to S/48.90.
Circo de la Pánfila runs at the Parque Industrial de Villa El Salvador from July 16 to August 16, with Joinnus prices varying by showtime and seating. A circus-on-ice production, "Aladino y el misterio de la lámpara," runs at the Cúpula de las Artes in Jockey Plaza from July 18 to August 30, with Joinnus general admission at S/55, or S/49.90 with a Cuponidad discount.
