The State Circus (Nizhny Tagil) has been pleasing the audience for over eighty years with its exciting and interesting programs. Residents and visitors of the city sincerely love the performance. They go to them with pleasure with children. And the touring artists constantly stop by this place because they like the warm welcome of the audience and the comfortable hotel, which is located directly in the circus building.
Fans of acrobatic performances and spectacular shows are looking forward to new programs. And people indifferent to such leisure are not averse to visiting the circus from time to time. Nizhny Tagil is not particularly rich in cultural and recreational activities, so there is no choice as such.
How did the circus appear?
In the summer of 1885, the inhabitants of Nizhny Tagil for the first time managed to get acquainted with the spectacular performances of acrobats. Then the troupe of the family Maximiliano Truzzi drove into the city. The performance was pleasant to residents. They remained impressed for a long time. This circus tent big Nizhny Tagil surprised more than once - until the beginning of the 20th century. For this period, in the local archives there were no more references to other wandering troupes who would come to the city. This suggests the idea that the Maximiliano family troupe established a monopoly business here.
In the first decades of the 20th century in Nizhny Tagil from time to time, other temporary big tops functioned. Creative groups that sought to perform in the city were very diverse. They were well received by the local population. Spectators were pleased with the fact that competition encourages artists to come up with only the best programs.
Soon, local authorities came to the following conclusion: if you create a local circus, Nizhny Tagil will receive success in monetary terms. Therefore, they closely engaged in the construction of the building. B. Muratov, who later became the director of the circus for very many years, was responsible for the project. The stationary frame-bulk building was insulated with glory, so that the city could enjoy spectacular views even in the winter. So in 1931 the Nizhny Tagil State Circus appeared.
Modern circus
The construction functioned for almost 45 years. And in 1975, a new and more spacious building was required. Three architects immediately began to work on its creation. They created a comfortable room that could accommodate up to two thousand spectators. A circus still functions in it to this day. What is noteworthy, a good hotel for artists was provided for in the building. It is very comfortable. This fact attracts more and more touring companies. Therefore, not only the local creative team performs here, but also visitors big tops from around the world, as well as pop stars and famous artists.
Circus (Nizhny Tagil) is also a platform for exhibitions on a variety of topics. There is also a school that can teach how to care for horses and horseback riding. Walking through the territory of the circus, you will see large stone sculptures of animals and beautiful fountains. Since September 2015, the building was closed for overhaul, but now the circus has resumed its work.
What can be seen in the arena?
The circus offers to visit show programs with performances by acrobats, magicians, clowns, trained animals and other artists. Dynamic rooms will appeal not only to children, but also to adult viewers. For many years now the Nizhny Tagil circus tent has been surprising its strict tigers, leisurely lions, graceful horses, funny monkeys, funny dogs, curious ferrets and even serene turtles. Sometimes these artists in the arena of the Nizhny Tagil circus can be seen in one performance.
Touring troupes with names known throughout the world provide an opportunity to admire other trained exotic animals: crocodiles, camels, elephants and even the tame king of animals. Artists walk on the ropes, perform air flights, and sometimes perform a dead loop on motorcycles. Of course, diversity does not end there. It all depends on what program the circus, Nizhny Tagil invites to. The poster is hung on the walls of the building and tells in advance which numbers will show.
Where is the circus located?
The circus is located on Pervomaiskaya street, 8a. This is the northern shore of the city pond located in the Leninsky district. You can get to the circus from the train station by almost any bus or taxi. You need to exit at the stop "Cinema Contemporary".
Ticket Acquisition
Tickets are recommended to be purchased in advance, especially if you come from another city to Nizhny Tagil. The price circus keeps at the level from 700 to 1000 rubles. It’s not very cheap, but tickets are being sold out rather quickly. If you want to watch the exclusive performance from a convenient place, then book it in advance. Tickets can be purchased from public distributors, on Internet resources and, of course, at the box office of the circus itself. Certain categories of children can watch shows for free. Also, valuable prizes are drawn at the performances, which can slightly recapture the cost of the purchased ticket.
Working hours
The circus ticket office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The administration accepts visitors from Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 18.00. Not far from the big top there is a beautiful park, a bridge of lovers, a cascade of fountains, the Bondin Museum and other attractions. Arriving in the Sverdlovsk region, be sure to visit the Nizhny Tagil State Circus. But in advance, specify the information on the contacts indicated on the official website.