I had seen the show many years ago on the west coast and recently took my family to see it at National Harbor. The show is entertaining from start to finish. All of the acts were great. There was a lot of fun audience engagement. It was worth every penny. It is a wonderful family event for young and old. read more

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This was my first time seeing the UniverSoul Circus. There are concessions as soon as you walk in. The show is very entertaining from start to finish. Each act brought their own level of flare and had the audience captivated. Great show and also kid friendly. read more

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I've been here several times over the past decade. Some of the performances in the past had been redundant, but they have a lot of new material this time. AMAZING performers! This is a must do attraction!!! Family appropriate. This is for everyone. It was hard to tell what age group enjoyed the performance the most. They use music throughout the performance, mostly current and they sprinkle in some old school. I will continue to support Universoul for many years to come! read more

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The UniverSoul Circus has multicultural acts that provide entertainment to people of all ages. The circus is interactive with the audience and plays music that caters to the audience. The children's dance contest was fun. And the couples' game was hilarious! It's fun time kids of all ages. read more

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What a great show in a nice location. Performers from around the world performing high wire acrobatics, dancing, comedy, and much more. Fun for all.worth the visit. Please support all Circuses to keep them alive for future generations. read more

UniverSoul Circus - Festivals Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

I always loved this circus. We haven't been in years. I used to go back when my son was younger and it was located in the Capital plaza shopping center. It's new location brings in good revenue. It has a huge parking lot. The Iines moved pretty quickly for the food purchases. I was a little disappointed that they ran out of the fried chicken but they did have my funnel cake. So I wasn't totally disappointed. The shows were amazing! My favorite was the Caribbean dancing and all. We had a good time and definitely plan on returning next year. Just arrive early because you wouldn't want to miss any of the entertainment. I highly recommend for the kids and the adults. read more

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I loved every minute of UniverSoul. There is nothing like it. Their performers has mastery over death defying acts. As an audience member, I got to bounce a ball, cheer for a dancer, and participate in the thrill. The fun was nonstop. The A/C in the tent was comfortable. The producers thought of everything. I want to see it again. read more

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This is... the 2nd circus event I've been to in my adult years! It's my niece's birthday month, and we decided this would be an event that she would absolutely love, based on her enjoyment of animals and gymnastics. National Harbor has plenty of parking overall, with many varying prices. The closest easy parking is a garage that'll cost you anywhere from $5-$24, depending on how much time you're in there. It was very easy to walk over to the circus tent, and showing our tickets for entry was a breeze. Now, I am going to try and give a spoiler-free review here. I came not knowing what to expect from this show, but a few things stood out. I appreciated how there was a act for a variety of cultures and how each one was quite different (and I may have been biased towards a certain one that was beyond hyped LOL). In between the acts, the ringleader also had a fun time engaging the crowd for all sorts of funky things, and one of the biggest takeaways for me was the music. It was a turnup that I wasn't expecting, and they had something for everyone honestly. Admittedly, the animals present felt slightly out of place and I don't think they were necessary... also the crack of the whip scared me LOL. But the show had my jaw drop enough and I really enjoyed myself. Apparently I'm late to the party, but if anyone has never been to Universoul, I highly recommend. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! read more

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We had so much fun under the big top..... The show was a lot different this year....I know it was largely due to COVID but the show was much better before. I wish it was the show we have come to love, it just wasn't! Not a ton of WOWs and not a ton of exotic animals. I also wish the trainer didn't use whips. I am not sure what happens behind the scenes but in the show - its overwhelming to have those out. Did we press on - yes!!!!! did we have an amazing time - always!!!! Will we support???? Absolutely!!! Come back stronger and better next year!!!! We had "box seats". I definitely expected more for the price. They were basically floor seats closer to the stage. Note to self: regular shmegular seats are fine. No box under the big top!!!! read more

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Great show for everyone it a family show with great people and great entertainment for all ages

Such a wonderful event! I've heard of universoul circus since I was a kid, but never had the chance to go until now. This definitely plays into the effects of the "big top", especially when you're walking in. Per usual, concessions, souvenirs, and toys are sold (a little on the pricey side). Thankfully, there's air conditioning on the inside (I actually had the goosebumps Lol). Some acts directly on the floor were hard to see but it was a good view overall (we were the first row in the red seats). The ringmasters were great at interacting and keeping the crowd alive. The acts were great as well; loved all the culture involved. No elephants, but there were camels, zebras, horses, and dogs. Thoroughly enjoyed myself & had plenty of laughs throughout the night! read more

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I absolutely love the UniverSoul Circus and now that my granddaughter is old enough to enjoy it, the show has become more fantastic. From the ushers to the lights and the music to entertainment, it's all worth that ridiculous Ticketmaster fee. My baby even got to ride a camel during intermission...the highlight of her day! There's nothing like representation of minorities throughout the show. It's so important for our youth. read more

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Outstanding show! This was my first time attending the universoul circus and it was absolutely incredible. The entire production was highly entertaining. Loved the diversity of the performers! Be sure to arrive early and bring $10 cash for the camel rides before the show. read more

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So much fun every time. This will be our 4th time at the Universoul Circus and it gets better every time. We absolutely love all the acts. From motocross, to acrobatics all of the acts are truly entertaining. We got to ride camels at intermission and that was another wonderful highlight to the show. We love that the ring master comes to interact with guests during the show. Audience participation is a huge part of the show and it is always fun/funny to watch your fellow audience members enjoy themselves as a part of the show. Be aware that animals are a part of the show. As far as we all could see the animals looked great very clean, very healthy and they were all being treated very well. There is always ample parking but arrive early to avoid the crowd. Happy adventuring Yeeps!!! read more

UniverSoul Circus was super entertaining. Nothing but a five, enjoyed by the whole family! read more

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Great show! Very entertaining for all ages and loved the crowd interaction and participation.

Went with the family on a humid weekday. No lines and tent was cool. Performances were amazing. No animals. Dancing clowns were entertaining. The only downfall was the sound system . It wasn't quite clear and music wasn't loud and profound. Parking available at the tent for 20.00 or in the parking garage. read more

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This is hard, because it was a GREAT SHOW! That said, I didn't care for... - "trained animals"...one of them horses looked like it had been whipped a few times too much wirh marks. (Could have been a birth thing, but didn't look like it...I am no expert) The show needed NO animals at all...the acts were very talented. -Penny pinching; I watched a little girl get turned away from the show clowns because they only take pics during intermission when you pay for the image. Seriously...this little girl was in tears and all she and her mom received was a "sorry" (shoulder shrug)...I get making money, but come on....that was not cool. I watched him do it another time with a little boy and his dad too. Tickets aren't that cheap, especially when you add on taxes & fees, what if they couldn't afford the formal pic...have a f-ing heart. Is this not for the kids!?! And if you won't take pics outside if that window, stop making your self accessible to be asked. Go behind the scenes and not hang out where you KNOW kids are going to want a pic. (Sorry, I digress...you don't mess with the babies...that will really get me going ) -Parking; getting in was great! Getting out was a mess. This is not their first time at this location...why is there no plan? Oh bc this yime you want to charge ppl for parking! Next time if your goal is to charge, it is wise to get your money up front, to prevent the mess after the show. But they won't do that bc then the gives ppl the opportunity to say I will find cheaper parking....ugh...greed. At the end of the day...good show! I just wish you couldn't tell they are clearly trying to recoup the money lost from the shows missed during the pandemic. And remember why this show began...it is for the kids. If the kids ain't appy, then the parents funding them aren't happy. read more

Money grab. Times are too late for children. Kids became disinterested before the end. Light sticks stopped working within the week. Cotton candy had weird flavors. $15 for popcorn made me want to hurt somebody. It was just kind of a waste. read more

I always enjoy going to the circus. They changed it up their year. It was nice but they cut a lot out. The food is still over priced for small portions. read more

Great circus similar to one in Atl few years ago! Jr loving it dancin to music intermission lol read more

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This was their 25th anniversary n my mom took my youngest son 25yrs ago, when they first started. Fantastic then n now its worth the money n the endless smiles. This is a must see read more

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This brought back so many memories! It did not disappoint. It was a joy to talk my niece to her first circus. The acts was fresh and exciting. The music was live and the masters of ceremonies kept us entertained. It is such a positive and uplifting show everyone should go if it comes to their city. They are celebrating 25 years and I'm so glad I didn't miss it. read more

UniverSoul Circus - Festivals Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

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OMG!!!! The performers were ALL excellent. More than what I expected, from the MC's to the staff, everyone was phenomenal. Definitely worth your $33, actually I felt like it should have cost more. It was 2 1/2 hours and every act was great! The tent was very well air conditioned, the port-a-potty's were clean and even smelled nice! They had face painting, food/snacks (cotton candy, funnel cakes, nachos, hotdogs, wings, popcorn, Gatorade, juice, soda and water) and of course toys and such. The show was very well planned out. Even when they were setting up for the next act they did fun things with the audience that you hardly realized they were getting the stage prepared for the next act. They kept the audience engaged. If you come here, be prepared to be a part of the show, they randomly pick people from the audience to take part in the show. Everyone was a good sport and everyone had a good attitude. Some of my fave acts were the dancing clowns, the motorcycles, the body contortionists(OMG) and the dogs just to name a few. We went to the 7pm show and it was over a little before 9:30pm, it was jam packed with fun. I believe I enjoyed it more than my 5 year old!! Lol! read more

UniverSoul Circus - Kids were able to ride the camels for $10 - Festivals Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

Paid top price for obstructed view. Show was good though. Why do I need to make this longer. read more

UniverSoul Circus - View - Festivals Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

This was a great event and my children and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Family and I had a great time. The performances were incredible. Great music and crowd interaction. More people should see this. Fun, spiritual, exciting, inclusive. Great time. read more

It was decent. A little loud. But family friendly. We went during a rainy day so it didnt help, but the kids had a blast tho :)

Outstanding! Add to the 7 Wonders of the World everyone should see. If you want to laugh, see acts you have never seen before or imagined, smile, have a great time with your family or date. You have got to see this show when it comes to town. They also change the shows each year so there are new acts every year. When you see it once, you will put it on your calendar every year after that. Multicultural and multi-generational. Support the circus and keep it alive for future generations. Other reviews under Universoul Circus. read more