This summer, Cirquoise returns to Gates with a thrilling, high-energy family circus that will amaze and astound audiences of all ages. Following two hugely successful years at Gates Oakham, Cirquoise is delighted to be back and launching at Gates Woodlands Hinckley too. If past performances are anything to go by, tickets will sell fast.
Presented in a traditional Big Top located by the main Gates car park, Cirquoise offers a contemporary family circus experience featuring a unique ensemble of talented artistes with a proud Italian and British circus heritage.
Expect everything you love about the circus:
- Hilarious, laughter-filled clowning
- Breath-taking, death-defying acrobatics
- Exciting new acts, including the incredible Mexican juggler Roberto Carlos, fresh from Cirque du Soleil
Cirquoise starts in Hinckley at 11am on Friday 10th July, until the final showing at 2pm on Saturday 25th July 2026.
Cirquoise at Oakham starts at 11am on Thursday 30th July, until the final showing at 3pm on Sunday 16th August 2026.
Weekday performances run from Tuesday to Friday at 11am and 3pm, Saturdays are at 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm and Sundays are 11am and 3pm.
Weekday tickets are just £9.99 and at the weekend it’s just £11.99 per person, with under 2s free. (the child must sit on a parent’s lap) In the big top, we have a pushchair and child travel seat parking area.
Doors open 45 minutes prior to showtime, and seating is allocated on arrival. Please bring your booking confirmation or till receipt to the big top as you will need to show proof of booking to enter the big top!
Customers with additional needs
We warmly welcome all customers to Cirquoise at Gates. Customers requiring the support of a companion during their visit may be eligible for a complimentary essential companion ticket. To process your request we ask that you request your essential companion ticket 24-48 hours in advance where possible, following these steps:
Step 1: Click the button above to book the paid tickets you require.
Step 2: Email your booking reference and proof of disability to events@gatesgardencentre.co.uk with your booking reference, including proof of disability for each individual.
Step 3: Our team will then add an essential companion ticket and issue a new confirmation.
Please find a list of accepted proof of disability below. The document you choose to submit should ideally be dated within the last 18 months:
Acceptable proof of disability
- Blue Badge Permit
- Disabled Persons Railcard
- Disabled Persons Buss Pass
- National Disability Card
- Access, CredAbility or Nimbus Card
- Cinema Exhibitors’ Association (CEA) card
- A letter of support from a Care Professional, Doctor, Therapist or other Healthcare Professional
- Certificate of Visual Impairment (or Vista Card for audience members living in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland)
- Equipment Supplies Book
- WPMS (War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement)
- Attendance Allowance Letter
- Disability Living Allowance Letter
- Disabled Students Allowance Letter
- Personal Independence Payment Letter
All seating and accessibility requirements are subject to availability.
By booking an Essential Companion Ticket, your companion – who should be aged 16 years or older – accepts full responsibility for supporting you during your time at Gates Garden Centre & Cirquoise. They should be both capable of and available to, support you throughout the entirety of your visit, including in an emergency scenario or evacuation.
Parking
Free parking is available in Gates main car park. During the show there will be a number of disabled parking spaces adjacent to the Circus field, which are in addition to the disabled parking spaces in front of Gates main entrance.
Toilets
There are toilets, including accessible toilets adjacent to the Cirquoise tent.
