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 Australia’s Greatest Big Top Circus Experience

Hudsons Circus is Australia’s award‑winning travelling circus, bringing world‑class family entertainment to locations across Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT and beyond. When the Big Top rolls into town, you know you’re about to experience one of the best circus shows in the country — a spectacular mix of thrills, laughter and unforgettable live performance.
If you’ve been searching for circus near me, circus showtimes, or wondering where is the circus in town, your search ends here. Hudsons Circus is on its way.

Hudsons Circus stands out as one of Australia’s best because it blends heritage, scale, and showmanship into a full theatrical experience rather than a simple tent‑show. The combination of fifth‑generation circus lineage, national recognition, and a modern, high‑energy production creates a standard few touring shows can match.
Hudsons Circus carries the tradition of a fifth‑generation Australian circus family, giving the show deep roots in authentic circus craft. That heritage is paired with contemporary production values, international performers, and a commitment to innovation that keeps the show fresh for today’s audiences.


Being honoured at the Australian Circus Festival reinforces its reputation as one of the country’s leading circus experiences. Awards matter in the circus world—they signal technical mastery, creative direction, and consistent audience impact.
The Big Top isn’t just a venue—it’s an immersive environment. The show is designed as a complete circus production, with lighting, music, staging, and pacing that create a sense of spectacle from the moment guests arrive. It’s not just acts on a stage; it’s a world built around excitement, colour, and family fun.


The two-hour format (with a short intermission) allows the show to deliver:
*     High-adrenaline stunts
*     Aerial artistry
*     Comedy and character-driven moments
*     Family-friendly pacing
*     A satisfying, complete entertainment experience

Thrilling Acts Under the Big Top

Get ready for heart‑stopping action, world‑class artistry and unforgettable family entertainment. Hudsons Circus brings a powerhouse lineup of spectacular performances, including:

  •  The legendary Globe of Death — high‑speed precision riding inside a steel sphere

  • High Flying Trapeze - the ultimate display of courage, timing and aerial mastery

  • Award‑winning circus acts from Australia and around the world

  • Breathtaking aerial performed high above the arena

  • Domestic performing animals presented with care, tradition and charm

  • Goldie the Clown, a crowd favourite known for big laughs and bigger personality

  • Daring unicycle stunts performed with balance, speed and fearless energy

  • Precision archery performances that combine accuracy, suspense and theatrical flair

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