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Zoppé Family Circus returns to Mercado District in Tucson

Watch them perform now through January 23rd
Posted at 8:00 PM, Jan 12, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-12 22:00:48-05

For nearly 180 years, the Zoppé Family Circus has been performing high in the sky—with plans to return to Tucson in 2022.

After performing in a drive-in style in 2021, the Zoppé Family Circus will be returning for its 11th year between January 7-23 for 22 shows, with early smaller shows Friday morning to the Mercado District located between Avenida del Convento and Linda Avenue.

The Zoppé Circus includes Nino the clown and a new family addition one-year-old Llario Fabrizio Luigino Zoppé, acrobatics, swinging trapeze, a sword balancing act, a ring master, and more.

COVID-19 protocols have been implemented, including:

  • Mandatory face face masks for anyone entering the Big Top tent
  • Reduced audience capacity
  • Increased airflow in the Big Top tent
  • Most artists will be wearing face masks

Circus dates and times below:

  • Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 8 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 15 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.
  • Jan 21 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 22 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 23 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

To purchase tickets, click here.