How do we book tickets?

Through Carré's website, or by phone on 020 524 9453 (weekdays and show days, 12pm to 5pm).

Is the premiere different from the other shows?

The premiere is a festive night where many people dress up, and all its proceeds go to Het Vergeten Kind, a Dutch charity for children in need.

Christmas with Kids 2026, 4 of 9

UpcomingPerformance

World Christmas Circus at Carré

Name: World Christmas Circus at Carré
Start: 2026-12-16
End: 2027-01-03T23:59:59
Location: Koninklijk Theater Carré

When: Dec 16 - Jan 3, 2027
Ages: All ages
Price: Tickets from €26.50

PerformanceAmsterdam-Centrum

Where

Amsterdam-Centrum, Koninklijk Theater Carré

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors

Original title

World Christmas Circus at Royal Theater Carré

What you need to know

A new lineup each year, so families who went last winter see different acts
Book well ahead: the last two editions drew more than 72,000 people in 20 days
A real circus building, where Christmas shows in the ring go back to 1887

About

Carré opened in 1887 as a circus building, and at Christmas the ring comes back. The World Christmas Circus books top international acts, many of them prize winners at the Monte Carlo circus festival: flying trapeze, aerial duets, clowns and acrobats. This winter is its 40th edition, with more award-winning acts than any year before. A classic circus of separate acts suits kids who lose the thread of a play.

Tickets from €26.50

Dates & times

Wed 16 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027

Several shows on most days; see Carré's site for times.

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Where it is

Koninklijk Theater Carré

Amstel 115-125, 1018 EM Amsterdam

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