June 27 to July 13, 2025, various times
Broadwater ParklandsMarine Parade, Southport Directions
Tickets from $15via Ashton's Entertainment
Step right up – the circus is in town!
Ashton’s The Great Australian Circus is pitching its big-top at Southport’s Broadwater Parklands these school holidays, bringing a dazzling dose of thrills and circus magic to the Gold Coast from June 27 to July 13.
Expect a jam-packed show of heart-racing stunts, soaring aerials, laugh-out-loud comedy and the finest circus spectacle – from daredevils on roaring motorbikes to gravity-defying balancing acts and cheeky clowns sure to win over the crowd. Held under the classic red-and-white tent, The Great Australian Circus is thrilling, nostalgic and full of feel-good fun for all ages.
Running since 1850, Ashton’s is Australia’s oldest circus – and it’s still run by the Ashton family, now into its fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth generations. Among the stars is sixth-generation performer Chantel Ashton-Rodriguez, who’s been in the ring since the age of two and now leads a new wave of Ashton artistes.
With tickets from just $15, it’s one of the best-value winter events on the coast. Grab the popcorn and get set for an unforgettable afternoon or evening of jaw-dropping wonder, knee-slapping giggles and edge-of-your-seat fun.
To book your tickets, visit The Great Australian Circus website.