Are there cheaper tickets for kids?

Yes. The ticket shop sells a child ticket for under-12s and a senior ticket for over-65s, with conditions set by the venue. Full prices run from €20 in the unreserved balcony to €30 in the stalls.

Can I bring my 2-year-old?

No. Portuguese law (Decree-Law 23/2014) bars children under 3 from this show.

How do we book wheelchair or reduced-mobility seats?

Not online. Contact the Coliseu box office directly, by phone at 213 240 585 or by email.

How early should we arrive?

For the 4pm shows, doors open at 3pm. If you're in the unreserved balcony, arriving near opening gets you a better view.

Upcoming

UpcomingPerformance

Circo de Natal: Christmas Circus at the Coliseu dos Recreios

Name: Circo de Natal: Christmas Circus at the Coliseu dos Recreios
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-27T23:59:59
Location: Coliseu dos Recreios

When: Multiple dates in December
Ages: Ages 3 and up
Price: From €20

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PerformanceArroios

Where

Arroios, Coliseu dos Recreios

Ages

Ages 3 and up

Setting

Indoors

Original title

Circo de Natal: The Coliseu's Christmas Circus

What you need to know

No animals in the ring, just acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and clowns
Babies and toddlers can't come in: Portuguese law bars under-3s from this show, so plan around younger siblings
Cheapest seats are unreserved: the €20 balcony fills in order of arrival, so get there early

About

Lisbon's oldest Christmas tradition: a full circus show under the domed roof of the Coliseu dos Recreios, the city-center theater that has hosted it for generations. Acrobats, jugglers, balancing acts, aerial numbers and clowns come from around the world, with a new program each year and no animals. It suits kids who can sit through a full show, and it is one of those outings grandparents like to join.

From €20

Sun, Dec 6

Sun, Dec 13

Sun, Dec 20

Fri, Dec 25

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