Carden Circus Returns to Council Bluffs

Mid-America Center hosts the traveling circus with Mongolian acrobats, elephants, and more.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Carden Circus Glow 2.0 Circus Spectacular is coming to the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 20, 2026. The traveling circus features Mongolian acrobats, elephants, camels, and other performers.

Why it matters

The Carden Circus is a long-running and popular traveling circus that brings unique entertainment to communities across the Midwest. Its return to Council Bluffs provides a family-friendly event and economic boost to the local area.

The details

The Carden Circus Glow 2.0 Circus Spectacular will feature a variety of acts including Mongolian acrobats, elephants, camels, and other performers. The circus will be held at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

  • The circus will take place on February 20, 2026.

The players

Carden Circus

A long-running traveling circus that tours the Midwest with a variety of acts including acrobats, elephants, and camels.

Mid-America Center

An arena located in Council Bluffs, Iowa that will host the Carden Circus performance.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Carden Circus Glow 2.0 Circus Spectacular can be purchased on the Mid-America Center website.

The takeaway

The Carden Circus's return to Council Bluffs provides a unique family-friendly entertainment option and economic boost to the local community.