What To Know Before Going to See Ringling Bros

Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Check out Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth® at the Golden One Center from September 13-15, 2024. Save on select seats with Discount Code SAVE20 for 20% off - be sure to insert the code BEFORE selecting seats. It's not active on all seating.

Our family attended opening night Friday's show and we had an absolute blast! This is such a fun show with non-stop entertainment. The performers performed amazing flips at record heights, seriously so talented. We loved the stunts, music, and interaction with the crowd, it totally exceeded my expectations. We took our three-year old nephew and he was completely enthralled the entire show. 

There were no clowns, which was completely okay with us, my kiddos are not big clown fans. There were no animals, which before the show, I was kind of bummed to hear that, only because my childhood memories of the circus included animals, but after attending the show, I honestly didn't feel it was missed. We all thoroughly enjoyed Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth® and highly recommend you check it out this weekend at Golden 1 Center.  Find tickets here. 

If you would like to see some glimpses of our fun, check out my Instagram stories and follow us on TikTok and Facebook. We sat in section 108, Row CC, the seats were amazing, highly recommend anywhere near that area. There are three showtimes this Saturday and two showtimes on Sunday.

This really is a unique and amazing experience - this is the first time Ringling has ever performed in the Golden 1 Center! The last time it was in Sacramento it shut down the old arena. It was the final production to perform there before the Golden 1 Center opened about two weeks later. So it's really special to bring it there - and I'm sure many of your littles have never seen the original Ringling Bros. circus - a century-long tradition! Ringling Bros. and Barnum &. Bailey's Circus has been around longer than baseball!

Things to know before you go:

Golden 1 Center has a no-bag policy. Only small clutches and wallets smaller than 8"x6"x1" are allowed, they are strict on this, so leave your purses and bags at home, or consolidate them into a small fanny pack size bag.  They permit infant bags and medical bags.  All bags must go through an X-ray machine.  

Arrive Early - Give yourself plenty of time to locate your parking spot, get through the security checkpoints, and find your seats.  Another benefit to arriving early is you will avoid the long lines at the concession stands. 

Parking - visit SacPark.org or use ParkWhiz to reserve your parking ahead of time. We parked at The Emerald Tower, (373 N Street), it is a short walk and only $8. There is always a crowd of people walking to nearby parking.

The concession stands accept Apple Pay, which I love because then I just need my phone. They had merch and souvenirs for sale as well as snow cones, popcorn, and Golden 1 Center Food (nachos, hot dogs, pizza, and more). The popcorn and cotton candy come with your choice of a hat, a dragon hat, a cap with silly hair, or a tall Ringling themed hat. Popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cone cups were $20 each. I think there was a snow cone cup option for $16 as well, just depends on the style of cup you choose. 

Best Golden 1 Center Deal - The Refillable Souvenir Cup!  At only $10 you will receive unlimited refills and a souvenir cup to take home. Show your Souvenir Cup at the counter and they will give you free refills. Be sure to refill before intermission, they do stop giving refills right around that time. 

Length of Show - Each show is two hours long, and there is a brief intermission in the middle, which gives you time to use the restroom, stretch your legs and purchase yummy treats! I recommend going right before intermission, (45-55 minutes after start time) because the lines get pretty long for both the restrooms and concessions if you wait until the house lights go on.  Or if you can wait about fifteen minutes after intermission, you won't have to wait in long lines.  

WHEN:             

Saturday, September 14th 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 15th 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM

 

WHERE:        

Golden 1 Center – 500 David J Stern Walk Sacramento, CA 95814

TICKETS: For Tickets click here.          

Family-friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the venue box office.

*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.  

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Ringling This Weekend at Golden 1 Center

Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Check out Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth® at the Golden One Center from September 13-15, 2024. Save on select seats with Discount Code SAVE20 for 20% off - be sure to insert the code BEFORE selecting seats. It's not active on all seating.

Get ready for an amazing experience - this is the first time Ringling has ever performed in the Golden 1 Center! The last time it was in Sacramento it shut down the old arena. It was the final production to perform there before the Golden 1 Center opened about two weeks later. So it's really special to bring it there - and I'm sure many of your littles have never seen the original Ringling Bros. circus - a century-long tradition! Ringling Bros. and Barnum &. Bailey's Circus has been around longer than baseball!

Feld Entertainment®, the worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, is excited to welcome Children of All Ages^© to the highly anticipated North American tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth®.  The immersive, live, family entertainment experience is unlike anything audiences have ever seen, filled with incredible acts that push the limits of human potential.  This reimagined American Icon will surprise families as they come together to witness a fast-paced, action-packed production with modernized acts on a scale never-seen-before creating real connections between audiences and performers. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey - The Greatest Show On Earth is coming to Sacramento with six performances at Golden 1 Center from September 13-15, 2024.

 

Packed with explosive excitement, The Greatest Show On Earth begins and ends with a bang! Lauren Irving, Alex Stickels and Jan Damm join forces as Aria, Stix, and Nick Nack who are the soul, rhythm, and funny bone the show and guide audiences through an interactive and music-filled journey filled with new, modern twists to classic circus acts.

 

The music-filled journey is bursting with catchy rhythms, beats, songs, and laughter that will have audiences clapping, tapping, singing, and laughing along.  With action everywhere, audiences will see never-before-seen stunts, acrobatic displays, and comedic acts from a globally diverse cast that includes 75 performers hailing from 18 countries including Argentina, Canada, Cuba, Ethiopia, Italy, Mongolia, Spain, Ukraine, and the United States will inspire audiences through a variety of unbelievable circus acts, including:

Never-Before-Seen Stunts

The Triangular Highwire, led by The Lopez Family, introduces a modern twist to a classic with three very thin wires connected in a triangular formation, creating the ultimate chandelier in the air 25 feet above the ground.  Four performers take on incredible feats including jumping over their partner’s shoulders and riding a bike on the thin wire – all while another performer does a handstand on top of the moving bike! The Double Wheel of Destiny is even more extreme with four daredevil performers leap and somersault on top and across two spinning wheels that hang 30 feet in the air and move at incredibly high speeds.

Hilarious Comedic Performances

Delivering humor in a new, laugh-out-loud, unexpected way are Nick Nack and the Equivokee Trio. Together they introduce a modern take on clowning that leaves the makeup behind and focuses on delivering moments of laughter for Children of All Ages® through a comedic blend of juggling, acrobatics, dancing, and balancing skills.

The Ultimate Playground

The 360-degree stage is the ultimate playground with bright colors and designs that resemble a toy box that has come to life with something new to discover around each corner. The stage transforms into the ultimate skatepark as a combination of BMX bikes, a trial bike, and extreme unicycle soar through the air during a high-adrenaline extreme sports act with double-sided ramps and a one-of-a-kind trampoline that is a launching pad for tricks and flips.

Criss-Cross Trapeze

Nine trapeze artists take on the ultimate swing set as The Flying Caceres soar in every direction in an action-packed act nearly missing each other in the air by just seconds and inches. It is an incredible act of timing with several amazing performers going in every possible direction in sequence with each other.  They also attempt a never-before-seen trick with performers completing two complete flips while flying from one bar to the next.

Record-Breaking Heights

Wheeling at incredible heights will be Wesley Williams, the One Wheel Wonder, a Guinness World Record-setting performer who takes on a daring new challenge as he attempts to set a new world record.  He will ride ten different unicycles around the show floor – with the tallest at a shocking height of over 34 feet!

Aerial & Acrobatic Spectacle

Every seat at The Greatest Show On Earth has an impressive view when fans witness a combination of solo and group aerialists showcasing skills from straps and hoops all at the same time and some, in unison. Jumping, diving, and tumbling across the show floor, skilled acrobats performing hoop diving, Chinese poles, and jaw-dropping hand-to-hand skills will leave audiences in awe as they perform their inspiring acts. Closing the show with a bang is the Ringling Rocket, which will launch Skyler Miser across the entire arena at 65 miles per hour!

Dynamic Musical Performances

Audiences will dance along to big, exciting musical numbers incorporating original music, pop cover tunes, and live rock-inspired drumming to help shape the audience’s emotional journey throughout the show. Argendance, an energetic dance troupe from Argentina, presents a fiery fusion of Argentinian-style dance that creates rhythm and tempo alongside show guide Stix.

 

WHEN:             

Friday, September 13th 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 14th 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 15th 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM

 

WHERE:        

Golden 1 Center – 500 David J Stern Walk Sacramento, CA 95814

TICKETS: For Tickets click here.          

Family-friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the venue box office.

*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.  

For more information on upcoming shows and tickets are available on Ringling.com. To follow along with the fun and excitement as Ringling hits the road, fans can sign up for the Ringling Insider newsletter via Ringling.com and follow @Ringling on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube plus check out the fun  "Club Ringling" behind-the-scenes episodes!

About Feld Entertainment®

Feld Entertainment®, family-owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Jurassic World Live Tour, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.