Hanover Christmas Circus 2026 – Acrobatics for Families

International Circus Performances at the Schützenplatz

At the 2026 Hannover Christmas Circus, families can look forward to a varied program featuring international acrobatics, magic, and clowning from December 17, 2026, through January 3, 2027. The 8th Grand Prix of the Artists will feature award-winning performers from various countries. The large circus tent at Schützenplatz offers 1,300 numbered seats and, thanks to its design without interior poles, provides an unobstructed view of the ring.

A special feature this year is the collaboration with the Capital Circus of Budapest. A lifelike locomotive from the Hungarian circus's prop collection will be part of the production.

Acrobatics, Magic, and Clowning

Among the highlights is Chinese performer Li Dazhi, who stacks twelve chairs on top of each other to a height of twelve meters and performs spectacular balancing acts on top of them. The young roller-skating acrobats Skating Balkanski from Bulgaria present a high-speed performance, while Maria Terenteva whirls through the tent dome on aerial straps.

Jidinis Magic from France creates magical moments with elaborate grand illusions. Daniel Golla, together with his wife Anna, makes model airplanes fly through the circus tent. The Acrobatic Troupe of Dezhou City performs challenging umbrella balancing acts, and Angela McIlroy-Wagar wows the audience with aerial acrobatics in the ring.

Humor is also part of the program. The clowns Aga-Boom and Pepe Jardim provide entertainment with physical comedy and surprising ideas. The Japanese yo-yo artists Toy Toy Toy showcase their skills with fast-paced tricks. The program is rounded out by the juggling act of Elena Drogaleva and her Gentlemen, singer and host Sarah Laminger, and the dance troupe Liazeed.

Dates and Family Performances

The Christmas Circus will take place from December 17, 2026, through January 3, 2027. A total of 32 performances are scheduled. The show lasts a little over two hours.

Regular performances begin at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. On Sundays, performances are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Special times apply on certain holidays.

December 17, 2026 – Premiere at 7:00 p.m. 

December 20, 2026 – Family matinee at 11:00 a.m. 

December 24, 2026 – Performance at 2:00 p.m.

 December 31, 2026 – Performances at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

 January 1, 2027 – No games

January 3, 2027 – Family matinee at 11:00 a.m.

The two family performances on December 20 and January 3 offer flat rates of 35 euros for adults and 30 euros for children. Box seats are excluded from this offer.

Tickets and Advent Special

Tickets for the Hannover Christmas Circus are available starting at 17.90 euros. For the performances on December 17, 18, 21, and 22, there is a 25 percent discount as part of the Advent Special.

Tickets are available on the official website at www.weihnachtscircus-hannover.com, by phone at 02405-40860, and at the usual ticket outlets.

The audience decides the winners

At the Grand Prix of the Artists, visitors vote on their favorite performances themselves. Voting cards are available in the circus tent, and digital voting via smartphone is also an option.

Voting ends on January 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. The awards ceremony will take place on January 3, 2027, at 11:00 a.m., following the conclusion of the presentation.

The information regarding the program, dates, and prices is taken from the press release provided. According to the organizer, the lineup is subject to change.