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Ringling Bros. circus swings back into Houston for summer 2026 shows

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey The Greatest Show On Earth

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's "The Greatest Show On Earth" returns to Houston on August 6-9.

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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

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Concert News

Alanis Morissette drops in for exclusive concert at intimate Houston hall

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A very limited number of fans will be able to see an exclusive concert by singer Alanis Morissette, who will perform at White Oak Music Hall on Friday, May 29.

The concert will be part of the Wells Fargo Autograph Card Exclusives concert series, meaning that only Wells Fargo credit cardholders will be able to buy tickets.

Morissette visited the Houston area relatively recently, playing at Cynthia Wood Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on June 16, 2024, but this will be a rare opportunity for fans to see her perform in a small, 1,000-capacity venue.

The singer just celebrated the 30th anniversary of her 1995 breakthrough album, Jagged Little Pill, which featured hits like "You Oughta Know," "You Learn," "Hand in My Pocket," "Ironic," and "Head Over Feet."

She has gone on to release 10 albums in her career, most recently The Storm Before the Calm in 2022.

She also turned Jagged Little Pill into a Broadway show of the same name, which came to Houston in 2023.

Tickets for the concert are now available for Wells Fargo Autograph cardholders. Tickets will go on sale for all Wells Fargo credit cardholders beginning at 10 am on Thursday, April 9.

Full details are available at wellsfargo.com/autographcardexclusives.

The show marks the 11th concert in the Wells Fargo Autograph Card Exclusives series, with previous concerts across the country featuring Fall Out Boy, Mumford & Sons, Dave Matthews, Lionel Richie, Brandi Carlile, Imagine Dragons, and more.

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