Drive-In Circus Bringing Shows To Tucson

TUCSON, AZ — The circus is coming to the Old Pueblo.

For the 10th year in a row, the Zoppé Family Circus will bring its extraordinary acts to Tucson. But this time, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tucsonans can take in the sights and sounds from the comfort of their own car. The show will be broadcast through an FM radio station.

"The Zoppé Circus is Covid safe family entertainment, created for repeat and new fans alike who value safety along with the very best live entertainment has to offer," the group wrote on its website. "Our long-time partnership leads us to the forefront of providing opportunities for families to break the monotony and experience joy and escape from todays worries."

The Italian family circus, founded in 1842, will put on multimedia shows in Tucson from Jan. 15-31 at 131 S. Linda Ave in the Mercado District. Cars will be welcomed into the open-air arena a half hour before the start of each show.

The dates and times for Tucson's shows are:

Friday, Jan 15 4pm + 7pm
Saturday, Jan 16 1pm + 4pm + 7pm
Sunday, Jan 17. 1pm + 4pm + 7pm
Monday, Jan 18. 1pm + 4pm + 7pm
Wednesday, Jan 20 7pm
Thursday, Jan 21 7pm
Friday, Jan 22 4pm + 7pm
Saturday, Jan 23 1pm + 4pm + 7pm
Sunday, Jan 24. 1pm + 4pm + 7pm
Wednesday, Jan 27 7pm
Thursday, Jan 28 7pm
Friday, Jan 29 4pm + 7pm
Saturday, Jan 30 1pm + 4pm + 7pm
Sunday, Jan 31. 1pm + 4pm + 7pm

Tickets start at $49 per car but go up depending on where your car will be located. They can be purchased online now.