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“Zoppé Italian Family Circus” in Redwood City (Oct. 27 – Nov. 26)

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 6:30 pm | Cost: $15*
*Tickets range: Youth (Ages 2-12) - $10-$25, Adults (13+) - $15-$30, Front row (All ages) $20-$35

Redwood City Library - Downtown Library | 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA

Event Details

After nearly 200 years of entertaining families worldwide, with sixteen of those years in Redwood City CA, the Zoppé Italian Family Circus is back with a bang! Zoppé continues its performance season through November in celebration of Carnavale di Venezia, bringing costumes and masks handmade in Venice, traditional Venetian music, a 500-year-old commedia preshow, and more. Tickets and info at: http://www.redwoodcity.org/zoppe

You will travel on an exquisite journey through time, into Carnevale’s intrigue, extravagance, and celebration of art and performance, brought to life under the big top by the Zoppe Family Circus. Prepare to be enthralled this season, as the circus brings its authentic one-ring tent to the Downtown Library Parking lot, for enchanting matinée or evening shows you won’t forget.

Now announcing special shows for November featuring:
o Friday Nov. 10 – Holiday school closure shows at 12pm, 3pm & 7pm!

o Plus two more weekly shows at 6:30pm on Tuesdays Nov. 14 & 21.

o Zoppé Circus Holiday Camp for kids over Thanksgiving break, Nov. 20-22.

Zoppé Holiday Camp!
Step right up and be amazed! The Zoppé Italian Family Circus has teamed up with 888 Monkeys Circus Camps to offer an exciting opportunity for kids to “JOIN THE CIRCUS” for up to three days this November holiday break! More info and registration for kids ages 7-15 at https://www.redwoodcity.org/circuscamp.

The Zoppé Family Circus is a once-a-year event not to be missed, so get your tickets early!
More info: https://www.redwoodcity.org/zoppe

Front Page


Check out the excellent article about the Zoppé Family Circus at: https://www.thedailybeast.com/giovanni-zoppes-real-life-family-circus

Circus Tent:1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City 94063

Ticket Purchase
Online at https://www.redwoodcity.org/zoppe
Direct ticket link: https://aftontickets.com/zoppe
In person at the Circus Tent only, 1 hour prior to the first showtime of each day

Matinee and Evening Shows with Special Weekday and Matinee Pricing
Tickets range: Youth (Ages 2-12) – $10-$25, Adults (13+) – $15-$30,
Front row (All ages) $20-$35
Cash and Credit Cards are accepted for in-person transactions.
Children under 2 must sit on laps – NO CAR SEATS

Show Schedule through November
Tuesdays (starts 11/14) Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm; Fridays 4pm & 7pm; Saturdays 12pm, 3pm & 7pm; Sundays 12pm, 3pm & 6pm
+ 3 Special shows on Friday November 10, 12pm, 3pm & 7pm!

Weekly Breakdown
Oct. 27-29, Nov. 1-5 & 8-12 (Wednesday – Sunday)
Nov 14-19 & 21-26 (Tuesday – Sunday these weeks only, NO SHOW Thurs Nov 23)
At the Circus Tent, 1 hour prior to the first showtime of each day.
Cash and Credit Cards are accepted for in-person transactions.

The Zoppé Circus is proud to be supported by the following sponsors:
Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $15*
*Tickets range: Youth (Ages 2-12) - $10-$25, Adults (13+) - $15-$30, Front row (All ages) $20-$35
Categories: **Annual Event**, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Theater & Performance
Venue: Redwood City Library - Downtown Library
Address: 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA