Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, which returned with a reimagined circus in 2024, will come back to Houston once again for new dates at NRG Stadium on August 6-9, 2026.

The tour's 2026 dates for "The Greatest Show On Earth" will start on April 9 in Worcester, Massachusetts, with stops scheduled in every month for the rest of the year.

The month of August is reserved for Texas, as it will go to Houston (August 6-9), San Antonio (August 13-16), Fort Worth (August 20-23), and Dallas (August 27-30). There will be a final Texas stop in Edinburg on September 3-6 (sorry, Austin and El Paso!).

"The Greatest Show On Earth," which no longer features live animals, is a two-hour live talent show featuring some of the world’s best acts.

The action-packed modern circus is filled with stunts and immersive moments featuring events like the high-flying trapeze, gravity-defying acrobatics, and more. Set to a high-energy soundtrack, the show includes elements like the Double Wheel of Destiny, a high-speed bicycle troupe, acrobats from Mongolia, and a Latin dance group.

Moments of humor, surprise, and audience interaction are sprinkled throughout the show, while fan-favorite characters like Bailey the Robo Pup bring heart, personality, and fun for younger fans.

Before the show begins, families are invited to enjoy the interactive pre-show, where the Ringling Hype Crew brings the arena to life with music, movement, and crowd engagement.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 14 via Ticketmaster.com.

Fans can purchase early with unlock code W2LV26 on Thursday, April 9 at 10 am through Monday, April 13 at 11:59 pm. Fans can also sign up to become Ringling Insiders for exclusive early access to tickets, which can be purchased now at Ringling.com.

Finally, there is a special pre-sale savings for adults by using code PR26RB for up to 25 percent off tickets. That offer ends on April 13, and restrictions apply.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's "The Greatest Show On Earth" 2026 tour dates:

• Apr 9 - 12, 2026: Worcester, MA - DCU Center
• Apr 16 - 19, 2026: Bridgeport, CT - Total Mortgage Arena
• Apr 23 - 26, 2026: Hartford, CT - PeoplesBank Arena
• Apr 30 - May 3, 2026: Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
• May 7 - 10, 2026: Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum
• May 15 - 17, 2026: Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center
• May 21 - 24, 2026: Allentown, PA - PPL Center
• May 29 - 31, 2026: Providence, RI - Amica Mutual Pavilion
• Jun 4 - 7, 2026: Norfolk, VA - Scope Arena
• Jul 2 - 5, 2026: Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center
• Jul 10 - 19, 2026: Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
• Jul 23 - 26, 2026: Phoenix, AZ - Mortgage Matchup Center
• Aug 6 - 9, 2026: Houston, TX - NRG Stadium
• Aug 13 - 16, 2026: San Antonio, TX - Alamodome
• Aug 20 - 23, 2026: Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena
• Aug 27 - 30, 2026: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
• Sep 3 - 6, 2026: Edinburg, TX - Bert Ogden Arena
• Sep 10 - 13, 2026: San Diego, CA - Pechanga Arena San Diego
• Sep 17 - 20, 2026: Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center
• Sep 24 - 27, 2026: Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena
• Oct 1 - 4, 2026: Des Moines, IA - Casey's Center
• Oct 8 - 11, 2026: Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Center
• Oct 16 - 18, 2026: Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena
• Oct 22 - 25, 2026: St. Paul, MN - Grand Casino Arena
• Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2026: Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
• Nov 6 - 8, 2026: Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
• Nov 12 - 15, 2026: Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena
• Nov 20 - 22, 2026: Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Nov 27 - 29, 2026: Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center
• Dec 3 - 6, 2026: Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center