Membership

Join Today! and receive VIP seats, enjoy no service fees and great Member discounts.

Big Apple Circus Members help kids in need and have access to the best seats for performances. Their contribution is tax-deductible and entitles them to party invitations, the opportunity to be a Guest Ringmaster and much, much more!

Your Membership matters. When you become a Big Apple Circus Member you support our world-class annual production, and help fund community programs that serve disadvantaged kids and their families under the Big Top and in hospitals nationwide. Ever since our organization was founded more than 30 years ago, we've presented the finest in classical circus entertainment, and made it accessible to everyone — regardless of their life circumstances.

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Click here to join or call us directly at 646-616-6840. All of the great Membership Benefits you'll receive are featured below.

Great Benefits for Members at All Levels

We hold the best seats for our Members and you can get them before they go on sale to the general public. Other benefits include VIP seats and ticket discounts, exclusive invitations to events, from a teen celebration to dessert in the ring after the show, to free clown noses and buttons. Plus you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re helping kids in need.

Ringmaster ($25,000+)

An allotment of 100 complimentary tickets to be donated to your chosen charity
Opportunity to be a Guest Ringmaster
All of the below

Magician ($10,000+)

An allotment of 50 complimentary tickets to be donated to your chosen charity
Enjoy a house call from a Clown Care Doctor. What could be more healing than a dose of laughter when someone you love is sick?
Assistance in acquiring tickets to international circus festivals
All of the below

Bandleader ($5,000+)

An allotment of 25 complimentary tickets to be donated to your chosen charity
Opportunity to have a pre-performance party in our VIP lounge with performers and snacks for you and up to 25 of your guests
All of the below

Grandstander ($2,500+)

Exclusive access to center Ringside seats
Invitation to Ringmaster's Circle events at Lincoln Center and in Boston
Invitation to the Final Dress Lincoln Center Rehearsal
Accompany a Clown Care Doctor on Clown Rounds
All of the below

Gold Star ($1000+)

Twelve passes to Inner Circle Member-Only events
Gold Star personal telephone ticket reservation service
A commemorative DVD of the annual production
Call up to 24-hours before any performance to reserve ringside section seats
See your name on our Lincoln Center & Boston Donor Recognition Walls

Silver Star ($500+)

Ten passes to Inner Circle Member-Only events
One complimentary Souvenir Program Book
All of the below

Bronze Star ($300+)

Eight passes to the Inner Circle Member-Only events
Two Classic Circus Meals
Two vouchers for complimentary circus souvenirs at the performance
All of the below

Blue Star ($125+)

Six passes to the Member-Only events
Members-only premium seating
One Classic Circus Meal
One voucher for complimentary circus souvenir at the performance
All of the below

Red Star ($75+)

VIP Member Seats in Ringside and Box sections
Advance Ticket Sale
Member-Only Ticket Center (800) 922-3772
Pay No Service Fees
Save 10% on souvenirs
Receive clown noses & Membership buttons at the show
Four passes to the Member-Only events
Ticket exchange option (subject to availability)
Special discounts on select performances