Mardi Gras! Street Circus

Step Right Up Mardi Gras! Galveston Welcomes  a Street Circus for 2026 

 

GALVESTON, TEXAS (December 4, 2025) – Mardi Gras! Galveston is turning up the excitement in 2026 with the debut of an all-new, high-energy attraction, the Mardi Gras! Street Circus, an immersive experience bringing aerialists, fire performers, sword masters, and jaw-dropping spectacle straight to the island. 

New for the 2026 celebration, the Street Circus will feature performers, dazzling feats, and unexpected moments of wonder located on the new 22nd stage and The Strand stage on Friday and Saturday of both weekends.

Visitors will be up close and personal to the breathtaking aerial act or laughing along with a mischievous performer; the Street Circus adds a dynamic new rhythm to the Mardi Gras experience. The 2026 Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration will once again feature fan-favorite parades, live music, family-friendly events, and now, an exhilarating Street Circus that brings even more color, creativity, and carnival spirit to the Texas coast.