Get ready, Columbia! After a six-year hiatus, the high-energy, internationally acclaimed UniverSoul Circus is returning to the Midlands with its all-new Rhythm of the World production. The show runs from April 24 through May 4 under the iconic Big Top tent at Columbia Place Mall, 7201 Two Notch Road.

Celebrating 31 years of jaw-dropping performances and cultural celebration, UniverSoul Circus fuses traditional circus arts with music, dance, and theater. This year’s show promises something for everyone—flying acrobats, gravity-defying stunts, fire breathers, stilt dancers, and hilarious clowns, all set to a lively global soundtrack featuring R&B, gospel, Latin, hip-hop, pop, and world beats.

Founded by Cedric Walker, UniverSoul Circus has become one of the nation’s top-rated family events, entertaining more than 25 million people. “Our Rhythm of the World production celebrates not only the world’s top circus performers, but also the unity of people from all walks of life,” Walker said. “It’s a powerful reminder of the universal values of love, respect and togetherness.”

New this year are more than a dozen acts from across the globe, including:

  • African Dream hoop divers and teeterboard artists from Ethiopia
  • Double Vision, a strongman balancing act from the Dominican Republic
  • Zhukau Swing, an acrobatic Russian act
  • A Caribbean-Cuban roller-skating and dance party
  • An Ethiopian Pole Act and a romantic aerial silk performance

Fan favorites like the Caribbean Street Carnival—featuring 20-foot puppets and stilt-dancing fire performers—and the Wheel of Death daredevils are also back to wow the audience.

Performances are:

  • Thursdays & Fridays at 7 PM
  • Saturdays at 12 PM, 3:30 PM, and 7:30 PM
  • Sundays at 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6:30 PM

Tickets start at $25 and are available now at Ticketmaster.com. Parking at Columbia Place Mall is free.

For more details, visit universoulcircus.com. Gather the family, grab your tickets, and get ready for a night under the Big Top that celebrates culture, rhythm, and unforgettable fun!

photo credit: Tim Pethel