28th Gelsenkirchen Christmas Circus
Under the theme "Temptation," Circus Probst stages an international circus production accompanied throughout by a seven-piece live orchestra. Spectators can watch hoop diving and diabolo manipulation by Troupe de Dezhou, hand balancing by Gael Ramírez, clown comedy by Tumpy, and aerial acrobatics on straps and the flying pole. The program also features horse dressage routines performed by Stephanie Probst alongside moderation and singing by Adrian Burri.
Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Parking
Parkplätze auf der linken Seite.
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces are located exclusively in the loge area, which is the only section with step-free ground-level access.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early to browse the Christmas market in the foyer tent, which opens well before the main tent seating opens forty minutes ahead of the show.
- Bring ID if you buy a reduced-price ticket, and bring the discount flyer to the show if you redeemed it when buying online.
- Pick your performance carefully before you buy, because tickets that have been purchased cannot be returned to the circus.
- Take tram 107 to the Revierpark Nienhausen stop and walk along Feldmarkstraße inside the park, behind the parking lots and away from traffic.
- If you drive through the Tempo-30 zone in Essen-Katernberg on the way from the A42, watch your speed, because there are often speed checks there.
Special Events & Promotions
- A new show for 2026/27 under the motto “Temptation”
- Christmas Eve has a single performance, and the foyer tent and Christmas market open earlier than usual
- Sunday, January 3, the closing day, has only one performance
- No performances on December 14, 15 and 16
- Reduced prices for children 3 to 12, pupils, students, pensioners and people with disabilities with ID, or with the discount flyer
Links & Contact
Run by Circus Probst GmbH
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs in this year's show?
The new show is called “Temptation.” It features the eleven-artist Troupe de Dezhou from China with hoop diving and diabolo. Gael Ramírez of Mexico performs handstands with fire effects, and Clown Tumpy comes from Chile. Justin Philadelphia works the flying pole, Anthony Sperlich performs on aerial straps, and Stephanie Probst presents her horses. Adrian Burri hosts and sings.
Is there live music?
Yes. The seven-piece Probst Royal Orchestra from Poland plays live for every act.
Who can get a reduced-price ticket?
Children aged 3 to 12, pupils, students, pensioners and people with disabilities qualify with matching ID. The discount flyer also gets you the reduced price. Bring the flyer to the show if you used it online. At the box office, show it before you buy, because the discount can't be added afterwards.
Can wheelchair users attend?
Yes. Wheelchair spaces are only in the loge, because it is the only area reachable at ground level. These tickets can't be booked online. Reserve by phone or at the circus box office.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take tram 107, which runs between Gelsenkirchen and Essen main stations, to the Revierpark Nienhausen stop. Cross at both traffic lights and turn onto Feldmarkstraße. You can walk inside the park behind the parking lots, away from traffic. There is also plenty of bike parking near the tent.
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