World-Class Circus Returns to Sterling: European Artistry Under the Big Top
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Event Highlights
- All-new 2026 production never before seen in the United States
- North American debuts: Supka Family Juggling Troupe and Anastasiia Maksymchuk's aerial hammock silk act
- Record-breaking BMX trial riding with front wheel hops by Kostiantyn Tsymbal
- Custom laser light system integrated throughout the performance
- Free parking at Dulles Town Center with 17 shows May 15-25
Cirque De Paris arrives at Dulles Town Center this May with an all-new production that has never been seen in the United States. This isn’t a touring revival — it’s a completely fresh show featuring international performers making their North American debuts alongside established artists presenting brand-new acts developed specifically for 2026.
The big top rises at 21100 Dulles Town Cir with seating for 380 guests. Every seat offers clear sightlines to the ring, where performers from Ukraine, Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the legendary Bouglione circus family will present acts ranging from precision juggling to aerial hammock silk to record-breaking BMX stunts.
Show Dates & Tickets
What Makes This Production Different
Producer and director Anouchka Bouglione brings five generations of circus heritage to this production. Unlike traditional circus formats, there are no animal acts and no generic school-trained routines. Instead, expect specialty acts honed over years: Anastasiia Maksymchuk’s aerial hammock silk performance makes its U.S. premiere, while Duo Nava — Jacqueline Itzel Morales and Brandon Carrisosa Nava — debut an entirely new straps routine created for this tour.
The Supka Family Juggling Troupe crosses the Atlantic for their first North American performances, presenting two distinct juggling acts that showcase technical precision and family synchronization. Ivo Manfredo’s rola bola act demonstrates balance at impossible angles, while Kostiantyn Tsymbal’s BMX trial riding includes front wheel hops that have set records in international competition.
Laser Light Integration
Technical Director Reinaldo Monteiro and his son Noah Bouglione Monteiro operate a custom laser light system that transforms the big top throughout the performance. This isn’t background decoration — the lasers create geometric patterns, depth effects, and synchronized bursts timed to specific moments in each act. The system was designed specifically for the intimacy of tent venues where audience proximity amplifies the visual impact.
The Sterling/Dulles Venue Experience
Dulles Town Center provides straightforward access off Route 28, with the big top set up in the shopping center’s event space. Free parking surrounds the venue — no fees, no validation required. The tent includes ventilation systems and fans to maintain air circulation, though it is not climate-controlled. May evenings in Sterling typically range from comfortable to warm; dress accordingly.
The 380-seat configuration uses traditional big top bench seating arranged in tiered sections around the center ring. Arrive 20-30 minutes before showtime to select your preferred section and settle in. Concessions are available before the show and during intermission.
Clowning With Cultural Range
Chico Rico brings multicultural clowning traditions from the United Kingdom, while Pedro ‘Rampin’ Jr. introduces a new French-inspired character developed for this production. Their comedy bridges language and age differences without relying on slapstick alone — expect physical humor, audience interaction, and timing that works whether you’re seven or seventy.
Planning Your Visit to Sterling
Dulles Town Center sits at the intersection of major Northern Virginia corridors. From Washington Dulles International Airport, the venue is a 10-minute drive south on Route 28. Families traveling from DC, Maryland, or deeper into Virginia will find Sterling centrally located with dining options throughout the shopping center for pre-show meals.
The Bouglione family has presented circus in Europe for over 150 years. This production marks their return to the United States with a company that reflects modern European circus: technical skill over spectacle, artistry over animals, and acts that push individual performers to showcase what years of dedicated practice can achieve.
Seventeen performances run from May 15-25, 2026. Evening and matinee showtimes accommodate different schedules. Tickets are available now for all performances under the big top at Dulles Town Center.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sterling/Dulles, VA
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The tent is not climate-controlled but includes ventilation systems and fans for air circulation. May evenings in Sterling are typically comfortable, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s. We recommend dressing in layers.
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Plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before showtime. This gives you time to park (free throughout the shopping center), locate the big top, and choose your preferred seating section. Concessions open before the performance starts.
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Yes. The Supka Family Juggling Troupe is making their North American debut, and Anastasiia Maksymchuk is premiering her aerial hammock silk act in the United States for the first time. Duo Nava is presenting a brand-new straps routine created specifically for this 2026 tour.
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The big top seats 380 guests on tiered bench seating arranged around the center ring. Seating is general admission within your ticketed section, so arriving early allows you to select your preferred spot with optimal sightlines to the ring.
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Yes. The performance includes visual spectacle (laser lights, aerial acts, BMX stunts), physical comedy from two clowns, and juggling that holds attention across age groups. There are no loud pyrotechnics or intense elements that typically concern parents of younger children.