Venardos Circus Presents
DAD'S
BIRTHDAY
♥at the Circus♥
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Gilbert, Arizona
The Show
ALICE
Curiouser and curiouser...
Step through the looking glass and beneath the iconic red-and-white big top, where the unexpected awaits. In this imaginative world, gravity feels optional, laughter spreads quickly, and extraordinary talent takes center ring.
Each act unfolds like a chapter in a curious tale: daring aerial feats, remarkable precision juggling, and whimsical humor from a cast that includes Ramon the Clown as the Rabbit, who gets the entire crowd involved.
No animals. No screens. Original music throughout. Playful, fast-paced, crafted for all ages.
Founded by former Ringling Bros. ringmaster Kevin Venardos.
A handcrafted Italian big top. Intimate seating. Close enough to feel the wind from the acrobats.
The Details
APRIL 11, 2026
When
Saturday, April 11
Dad's birthday. Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Gilbert dates run Apr 9-19.
Where
Gilbert Regional Park
3005 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert AZ 85298. ~15 min from Chandler. Free parking.
Directions from ChandlerDuration
~90 Minutes
One act of pure circus magic. No intermission.
Tickets
$28.95 - $59.95
VIP Stageside $59.95 | Premier Gallery $39.95/$28.95 | General $28.95/$19.95. Under 3 free on a lap.
What People Say
THE REVIEWS ARE IN
5.0 rating | 6,900+ reviews | 100% recommend
“I took my kids here to celebrate my son's 2nd birthday. I've never seen him so mesmerized since he first saw the ocean. We were all beyond entranced by this magical show.”
“Even our hard-to-impress teenager (who huffed and puffed about having to go) left with a big smile on his face and raving about how much he loved it.”
Kristina B., Miami
“Fan-freaking-tastic! Young, Hip, and Rock-n-Roll! Wrapped in tradition with the sweet smell of fresh popcorn. Don't blow it off! Go today!”
Edzui R., Winter Garden FL
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Tickets
VIP Stageside (first two rows): $59.95. Premier Gallery: $39.95 adult, $28.95 child. General Admission: $28.95 adult, $19.95 child. Under 3 free on a lap. April 11 showtimes: 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Photos & Video
Allowed during the show. Capture away.
Food & Drinks
Concessions on-site: popcorn, drinks, and snacks. The fresh popcorn smell is part of the experience.
Parking
Free at Gilbert Regional Park.
Weather
April in Gilbert averages mid-80s. The big top tent is covered, so you'll have shade.
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating available. Strollers welcome. Restrooms on-site. Sensory accommodations offered (check with venue).
Animals
None. Venardos is entirely animal-free. Dad took us to Ringling when they still had elephants. He later learned how hard the traveling was on their knees. He would have liked this.
What to Bring
Why We Go
Dad was a Chandler guy who planned the road trips, loaded the van, and took us to the show. Ringling Brothers at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum when we were kids. Zoppe in Chandler years later.
Close enough to feel the wind from the acrobats. He kept journals about all of it. The circuses, the road trips, the garlic festivals, the moments that turned into family stories.
April 11 is his birthday. This is that tradition, with a new show.
Step through the looking glass
beneath the big top
GET TICKETS~90 minutes of Broadway-style circus magic
April 11, 2026 | Gilbert, Arizona