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Ringling Bros. circus returning to Allentown's PPL Center

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents the Greatest Show on Earth will have seven performances at Allentown's PPL Center: 7 p.m. May 21 and May 22; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 23; and noon and 4 p.m. May 24, it was announced.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown’s PPL Center has announced the return of another type of entertainment for the downtown arena: The circus.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents the Greatest Show on Earth will have seven performances at the arena: 7 p.m. May 21 and May 22; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 23; and noon and 4 p.m. May 24, it was announced.

Tickets, the prices of which have not been announced, will go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 28.
PPL Center

Tickets, the prices of which have not been announced, will go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 28 at www.PPLCenter.com or at the box office at 701 Hamilton Street, Allentown. Group rates will be available.

The circus last performed at PPL Center in November 2024.

Before that, The Ringling Bros. circus was on hiatus for six years.

A release said the show will be “a non-stop celebration of jaw-dropping acts, laugh-out-loud fun, and memory-making moments you won’t want to miss.”

“This isn't just about the action on stage — it's about the fun of sharing it with the people who matter most,” the release said. “From wide-eyed kids to ‘seen-it-all’ grown ups, we've got the WOW that will amaze them all.

“We've taken the biggest, boldest, most joy-sparking acts in the world and transformed them into a one-of-a-kind shared experience. So grab your crew and bring your biggest energy. The Greatest Show On Earth is throwing the world’s most unforgettable party.