Circo Osorio Circus is a Las Vegas-based circus that visits Vancouver with shows in Abbotsford, Surrey and other communities.
The Latin-influenced circus has visited the Lower Mainland many times with its acrobats, clowns and jugglers. It’s a fun circus, and very affordable!
In 2024 the circus performs in Abbotsford, Surrey and Tsawwassen between September 5th and 22nd. The circus also has shows in both Richmond and Coquitlam between October 10th and 28th. Between the two Lower Mainland series of dates, Circo Osorio visits Nanaimo and Victoria.
For tickets and full details about the circus, visit americancrowncircus.com.
This article features the following information:
What to Expect | Admission Tickets | Dates & Locations | Abbotsford Shows | Surrey Shows | Tsawwassen Shows | Richmond Shows | Coquitlam Shows | Tips & Advice | About the Circus | Circus Video | Other Information
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As part of its 2024 “The Circus Comes to Town” tour of British Columbia, American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio presents an international showcase of circus talent from around the world.
This year the circus comes in September to Abbotsford’s Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, Surrey’s Guildford Town Centre, and Delta’s Tsawwassen Mills Mall. In October the circus plays at Lansdowne Centre in Richmond and Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.
See below for details about the 2024 shows.
For tickets and full details, see the official American Crown Circus website.
TIP: If buying tickets online, one free child (ages 10 and under) can get in for free with each paying adult. To get this deal though, you have to purchase your admission online in advance and book the free ticket at the same time as the adult ticket.
What to Expect at Circo Osorio
Circo Osorio has a definite Latin flavour to it. Although now based in Las Vegas, the circus’s owners are originally from Puerto Vallarta and many of the performers are from various Latin American countries. As a result, expect the shows to be loud, exciting, lots of fun, and thoroughly entertaining – much like a traditional Mexican-fiesta-style circus.
At each location the circus sets up its Big Top in a shopping mall parking lot. The giant circus tent holds between 650 and 700 people. The action takes place on and above a large square-shaped stage at the front. As the stage is raised up a bit, all the acts are easy to see.
Seating is in chairs with backs, and they are also slightly padded, which is great. Parking at each venue is both free and convenient.
Circo Osorio features a ringmaster, acrobats, clowns and other traditional circus performers, but no exotic animals (which is nice in this day and age). There are no tigers in cages, no elephants to ride and no bears in captivity – just human circus talent from around the world!
Shows usually last for about 60 minutes with a 15-minute intermission in the middle. During the intermission you can buy popcorn, soft drinks and other circus snacks, as well as a variety of souvenirs including balloons and toys with flashing lights.
For tickets and full details see the official American Crown Circus website.
Tickets and Admission
In 2024, admission to the circus cost around $25 or so for adults and $8 for kids (ages 10 and under), plus GST. This is if you buy your tickets in advance online. If you buy your tickets at the gate on the day of the show, they cost a few dollars more.
IMPORTANT NOTES: In 2024, every adult ticket purchased comes with free admission for one child aged 10 and under, but only when the tickets are purchased online. You only have to buy a kid’s ticket if you’re taking more than one child per adult.
The Box Office typically opens one hour before show time each day and circus attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance.
Dates and Locations
In 2024, between September 5th and October 28th, shows are in Abbotsford, Surrey, Delta (Tsawwassen), Richmond and Coquitlam.
Dates this year are the following:
In addition to the above dates and locations, Circo Osorio is also in Nanaimo at Woodgrove Centre from September 26th to 30th and in Victoria at Mayfair Mall from October 3rd to 7th.
Below is the full 2024 schedule for each venue as of mid-August. (Note: Performance times and other details are subject to change.)
Abbotsford Circus Shows (September 5th to 9th, 2024)
Circo Osorio set up for a few days at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre at 201-32900 South Fraser Way in Abbotsford.
Performances here took place from September 5th to 9th at the following times:
- Thursday (September 5th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Friday (September 6th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Saturday (September 7th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Sunday (September 8th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
- Monday (September 9th, 2024) – with one show at 7:00 pm
Below are some tips to keep in mind with respect to the Abbotsford venue each year.
TIP #1: If driving out to Abbotsford from Metro Vancouver for the circus, you can combine your adventure with a visit to other places of interest in the area. Click Abbotsford or The Fraser Valley for ideas on other places to check out.
TIP #2: Seven Oaks Shopping Centre is just a short walk north of Mill Lake Park. It’s a beautiful park that’s great for strolls and picnics.
TIP #3: Don’t forget to fill up your car’s gas tank while in Abbotsford. Gas prices in the Fraser Valley are typically about 10 cents cheaper per litre than in Metro Vancouver.
Surrey Circus Shows (September 12th to 15th, 2024)
The Circo Osorio Circus sets up in Surrey at Guildford Town Centre at 10355 152nd Street. Shows run from Thursday, September 12th, until Sunday, September 15th.
2024 Surrey dates are as follows:
- Thursday (September 12th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Friday (September 13th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Saturday (September 14th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Sunday (September 15th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
For tickets to the Surrey shows, visit the American Crown Circus website.
Tsawwassen Circus Shows (September 19th to 22nd, 2024)
Circo Osorio Circus is in South Delta at the Tsawwassen Mills Outlet Mall at 5000 Canoe Pass Way from Thursday, September 19th, until Sunday, September 22nd in 2024.
Tsawwassen times and dates are as follows:
- Thursday (September 19th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Friday (September 20th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Saturday (September 21st, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Sunday (September 22nd, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Below are some tips for people who plan on attending a Tsawwassen show.
TIP #1: Tsawwassen Mills is a really good mall. It’s huge and it has so many great brand-name stores. Go early and do some shopping while you’re out there.
TIP #2: If going to the circus from out of town, you could combine your trip with a visit to other places of interest. Boundary Bay Regional Park, for example, is a nice place for a walk by the ocean.
For tickets to the Tsawwassen shows, visit the American Crown Circus website.
Richmond Circus Shows (October 10th to 14th, 2024)
Circo Osorio sets up for a few days at Lansdowne Mall at 5300 No. 3 Road in Richmond in 2024.
Performances here take place from October 10th to 14th at the following times:
- Thursday (October 10th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Friday (October 11th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Saturday (October 12th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Sunday (October 13th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
- Monday (October 14th, 2024) – with one show at 7:00 pm
TIP: The autumn colours are usually nice this time of year. Nice places for a stroll and look around include Steveston Village and the International Buddhist Temple.
For tickets to the Richmond shows, visit the American Crown Circus website.
Coquitlam Circus Shows (October 17th to 28th, 2024)
The Circo Osorio Circus sets up in Coquitlam at Coquitlam Centre at 2929 Barnett Highway from Thursday, October 17th, until Monday, October 28th this year.
2024 Coquitlam times and dates are the following:
- Thursday (October 17th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Friday (October 18th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Saturday (October 19th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Sunday (October 20th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Monday (October 21st, 2024) – with one show at 7:00 pm
- Tuesday (October 22nd, 2024) – with one show at 7:00 pm
- Thursday (October 24th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Friday (October 25th, 2024) – with shows at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
- Saturday (October 26th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
- Sunday (October 27th, 2024) – with shows at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
- Monday (October 28th, 2024) – with one show at 7:00 pm
Below are some tips for people who plan on attending a Coquitlam show.
TIP #1: The Coquitlam Centre shopping mall is located close to Lincoln Station on the Millennium SkyTrain Line, which makes it convenient to get to. Take public transit if you can!
TIP #2: If going to the circus from out of town, you could combine your trip with a visit to other places of interest. Lafarge Lake, for example, is just one SkyTrain Station away and is a beautiful spot for a stroll and a picnic. Click Coquitlam to see what else is in the area (and for which you’ll likely need to take your car).
For tickets to the Coquitlam shows, visit the American Crown Circus website.
Other Tips & Advice
Above are tips and suggestions that are specific to each of the venues. Below are additional general tips to help you make the most of your circus experience regardless of which location you attend.
TIP #1: Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Plan to arrive and get in line between 30 and 45 minutes prior to your show. This will help you get a good seat in the Big Top, and ensure the place doesn’t fill up before you get in.
TIP #2: The Big Top is pretty big, but it’s not a huge venue. With a maximum capacity of around 700 people, pretty much every seat is close to the action. Best views in the house though are right at ringside (unless you have neck issues in which case you might want to sit towards the back because you’ll need to look up for the aerial acrobats).
TIP #3: Circo Osorio is a cash-based organization, so everything on site is CASH ONLY (or at least it was the last time we went). There is a cash machine on-site, which is good, and other ATM machines are available in the malls.
TIP #4: One child (ages 1 to 10) can get in for free when accompanied by a paying adult. To qualify for this though, you have to buy your tickets online and select the free child option.
TIP #5: The Circo Osorio Circus is especially fun for families with young children. Kids ages 3 to 12 will especially love it!
TIP #6: A number of acts require volunteers from the audience. To increase your chances of being chosen, sit in the middle of the Big Top near the front of the stage and wave and smile eagerly. Parents – have your cameras ready!
About the Circus
American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio was named after the Osorio family who started their circus company in Mexico in the 1920s. Since that time the family has taken its shows to over 800 cities across Mexico, the United States and Canada.
“All of your senses are triggered once you enter the tent,” says Master Ringmaster and fourth generation circus owner, Rober Osorio. “Children and adults enter the magical tent, smell the popcorn and cotton candy, hear the music and see the audiences cheering as they become a part of the show … . It’s quite the sensational experience!”
Still today, Circo Osorio is very much a family-run business. Several of the performers and people behind the scenes at each show are brothers and other family members.
Circus Video
To give you an idea of what to expect, below is a short video of the show we saw at Coquitlam Centre a few years ago. As you’ll see, the circus features a wide variety of clever acts that appeal to people of all ages.
Other Information
For further information about the circus, see the American Crown Circus Circo Osorio website and for tickets click Circo Osorio Tickets.
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