Join us for the annual Gamma Phi Circus Spring Shows, a Sibling Weekend tradition that features performances by the oldest collegiate circus in the nation.
This year marks the 95th anniversary of the founding of Gamma Phi at Illinois State University in 1929 by Clifford “Pop” Horton. Join the cast of the Gamma Phi Circus as they razzle dazzle you with daring feats of acrobatics and stunning displays of grace and flexibility, all set to the scenes of your favorite musicals in the 2024 Gamma Phi Circus: The Magic of Musicals.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Where: CEFCU Arena
TICKETS
Special rates and priority seating for alumni (sections 116, 117, 118) are available for early purchase only through April 5. Alumni tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for ages 13-17, $17 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3 if no seating is needed.
Order your show tickets at GoRedbirds.com/Promotions using the code GPCISU or by calling the Illinois State University Ticket Office at (309) 438-8000.
Please note that CEFCU Arena follows a clear bag policy that limits the size and types of bags that can be brought into the venue. Review the types of bags that can be carried before joining us at Gamma Phi Circus.
MATINEE CARNIVAL
The Student Alumni Council will sponsor its 10th annual pre-show Carnival on the CEFCU Arena concourse, beginning at noon before the 1 p.m. Saturday matinee show on April 20. This popular Sibling Weekend event is kid-approved and open to everyone who has a youth ticket to the matinee show.
GAMMA PHI CIRCUS ALUMNI RECEPTION, APRIL 20
Gamma Phi Circus alumni attending Saturday’s evening show are warmly invited to a reception to be held prior to Saturday night’s performance, from 6-6:45 p.m. in the Legends Room at CEFCU Arena. Your evening show ticket is your admission into the reception. RSVP for the reception online by Friday, April 5.
