Shoestring Circus in Bellingham!

Shoestring Circus returns to Bellingham with an ALL NEW show under the big top! 

Join us for a new adventure as we explore the wonder and world of ART! Featuring new cast members fresh from Broadway, Cirque Du Soleil, and multiple World Record holders! Along with some returning favorites back with brand-new characters! This season’s show takes place in The Museum. A world inside the big top tent where we take you from still life to thrill life through dazzling visuals, mischief, surprise, and mind-blowing circus skill!

Save your seats early as this event has completely sold out every year! 

Below is our seating layout for reference. To purchase tickets select the Buy Tickets button.

🎭 PLAN YOUR VISIT 🎨

Location

Under the big top tent on Granary Ave across from Waypoint Park in Downtown Bellingham  

Parking

Limited and ADA parking is available in the lot next to the tent. More parking is available around the waterfront and nearby Downtown Bellingham is walking distance to the tent and has both street parking and parking zones!

Tickets and Entrance

The show runs approx. 90 mins plus a 15 minute intermission. The tent will be open 40 mins prior to showtime. Please have your code ready to scan for quick entry, we will have ushers available to help you find seats! Please note that tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to a different showtime or attendee. Transfers are available anytime from the original purchase date up until 3 days before the original purchased ticket date. You can process them yourself with the Manage Tickets button. 

Concessions and Merch

We have concessions of popcorn, fresh spun cotton candy, water, and fun cold beverage options. We also have a merch booth with many handmade items including earrings made with pieces of the tent, coloring books featuring images from past shows, circus toys, stickers, and locally printed clothing options!

More to see

If you are joining us from out of town or just want to make a day of it in Downtown Bellingham be sure to check out our friends nearby at the Whatcom Museum, SPARK Museum, and stop by the Shoestring Circus window display at the wonderful Penny Lane Antique Mall! You can grab a drink at Kulshan Brewery Trackside in the Portal Container Village next door to the big top AND snag a fun and delicious circus themed waffle at Sweet as Waffles on Magnolia St. (show your Shoestring tickets for 10% off). All walking distance from the big top tent!  

* There will be an ASL interpreter present at our June 7th, 5pm performance *

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