Get ready to run away to the circus - right here in Evansville! The legendary Hadi Shrine Circus is back for its 91st anniversary celebration in 2025, and it’s ready to deliver all the thrills, laughs, and heartwarming family fun we’ve come to love for generations.

A Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition in Evansville

The circus is happening, as always, on Thanksgiving weekend, because this hometown holiday tradition is the ultimate way to kick off the season. From breathtaking acrobatics to unbelievable stunts and classic clowning around, the Hadi Shrine Circus promises a weekend full of wide-eyed wonder for kids and grown-ups alike.

2025 Hadi Shrine Circus Performance Schedule

Here’s when the magic happens inside the Ford Center:

  • Thanksgiving Day at 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 29 at 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 30 at 3:00 p.m.

Each of the eight big performances is packed with talent and excitement, featuring crowd favorites like Ringmaster Ari Steeples, Bobo and Banga - The Sylla Brothers, Scott Murray Freestyle Motocross, the daredevil Globe of Death, and so many more jaw-dropping acts.

Win Free Tickets on The MY Morning Show

And here’s the best part - you can WIN your way in! We’re giving away 4-packs of tickets every day during The MY Morning Show with Bobby & Callie. Listen at 7 a.m. for your cue to call 812-421-1117. We’ll be “Clowning Around for Tickets” - guess the famous clown we’re describing, and you could score free seats to the show!

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Of course, it’s all for a great cause. The Hadi Shrine’s dedicated volunteers make this spectacular event possible each year, with proceeds supporting children’s hospitals and local charitable programs.

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