OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Florida-bred Loomis Bros. Circus is bringing its updated version of the classic circus experience back to Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on Monday and Tuesday, November 2-3, 2026.

The company has been crisscrossing the nation (particularly the central and southeast regions) for nearly 30 years now and offers that timelessly iconic three-ring experience with a few contemporary twists, such as live music accompaniment, sideshow-style feats of daring and cirque-esque demonstrations of contortion, balance and aerial mastery.

(And, because we know you’re going to ask, yes, the Loomis Bros. show does feature live animals, including elephants, zebras, camels, show ponies and dogs. It’s certainly controversial that a modern circus act still incorporates live animal shows, particularly after Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus stopped doing it in 2018, and Loomis Bros. has been the target of multiple campaigns by various animal-rights organizations. 352Today looked into the matter as deeply as public resources allowed, and could not find any USDA citations, fines or legal actions against the company for animal abuse, cruelty or neglect; however, several animal suppliers and third-party exhibitors with which the circus has worked have been cited for Animal Welfare Act violations.)

Loomis Bros. Circus featured acts for 2026

  • Hula hoop artist Miss Jackie
  • American Show Ponies
  • Trapeze
  • Foot Juggling
  • Wheel of Destiny
  • Zebras and Camels (presented by Tabayara Maluenda)
  • Mighty Elephants
  • Motorcycle Daredevils
  • Poodle Review
  • Rolla Bolla (balancing act)
  • Hand Juggling
  • Aerial Ballet
  • Contortion Artistry
  • A Salute to America
  • Live Music by Johnny Hodges & The Loomis Bros. Band

And of course, there will be clowns. So many clowns.

Loomis Bros. is putting on three shows at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion—a 7:30 p.m. show on Nov. 2 and shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. Tickets for all performances are available online here; tickets for one adult and up to two children aged 2-12 are $30, and additional children’s tickets are $8.

There are also a whole lot of physical coupons good for a free child’s ticket available at various convenience stores and retail outlets all over town.

The Southeastern Livestock Pavilion is located at 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. in Ocala.