LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For the first time in a decade, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's "Greatest Show on Earth" is returning to Louisville.
According to a news release, tickets go on sale to the public Oct. 28 for the show scheduled at the KFC Yum! Center May 15-17, 2026. The release promises "a high-energy, music-driven experience with bold circus performances, unforgettable characters, and a nonstop party vibe."
The soundtrack will include popular hits and original Ringling fan-favorite songs, according to the release. A reimagined stage design features "a massive LED screen and cameras that capture seemingly impossible angles to enhance the live performances."
Tickets for The Greatest Show On Earth are available starting Oct. 28 at Ringling.com. Fans can sign up to become Ringling Insiders for early access to tickets, including a special pre-sale code before they're available to the public.
The show is scheduled for the following dates and times:
- Friday, May 15, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Sunday, May 17 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Ringling cast features 65 performers from 17 countries, according to the release.
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