Nitro Circus Returning to Annapolis With New 2026 Tour Stop at Navy Stadium

The high-flying stunt show is coming back to one of its familiar local venues in Maryland.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:10pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting Nitro Circus performers mid-stunt, their bodies and movements captured in a blur of energetic brushstrokes.The high-flying stunts and adrenaline-fueled action of the Nitro Circus tour will electrify the crowd at Navy Stadium in Annapolis this summer.Annapolis Today

Nitro Circus, the action sports entertainment company co-founded by local resident Travis Pastrana, is bringing its 2026 Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour Presented by Ram Trucks to Annapolis, Maryland on Sunday, August 23. The show will take place at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and feature more than 100 stunts performed by 20 athletes, including a 75-foot backflip through a 35-foot wall of fire, a death dive from the giganta ramp, the return of snowmobile stunts, and oversized contraptions like a flying couch, kayak, and horse.

Why it matters

Nitro Circus has a strong following in the Annapolis area, having previously performed at the Navy stadium. The return of the high-energy stunt show is expected to draw large crowds and provide an exciting summer entertainment option for local residents and visitors.

The details

The 2026 Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour will include new, never-before-seen stunts and surprises, according to performer Ryan 'R-Willy' Williams. The tour roster features well-known Nitro Circus athletes such as Williams, Ryan Bean, Aaron 'Wheelz' Fotheringham, and freestyle motocross riders Ben and Tom Richards. Nitro Circus first launched in 2003 and has grown into a global live event and action sports brand.

  • Nitro Circus is scheduled to perform at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
  • The Annapolis stop is part of the tour's late-summer East Coast swing, with shows in Durham, North Carolina on August 22 and Norfolk, Virginia on August 25.

The players

Nitro Circus

An action sports entertainment company co-founded by local resident Travis Pastrana that features freestyle motocross, BMX, skate, scooter, and other extreme sports performances.

Travis Pastrana

A local resident of the Annapolis area and the co-founder of Nitro Circus.

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

The venue in Annapolis, Maryland where Nitro Circus will be performing as part of its 2026 tour.

Ryan 'R-Willy' Williams

A Nitro Circus performer who said the new 2026 tour is designed to feel fresh from city to city.

Adam Jones

A freestyle motocross rider who will attempt a 75-foot backflip through a 35-foot wall of fire as part of the 2026 Nitro Circus tour.

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What they’re saying

“I can't wait for fans to experience the Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour. With brand-new stunts that have never been done live before and surprises around every corner with the best athletes in the world, every show is going to be a completely different experience. Sharing these moments live, seeing the crowd's reactions, and having fun is what the Nitro Circus tour is all about.”

— Ryan 'R-Willy' Williams, Nitro Circus Performer

What’s next

General ticket sales for the Annapolis Nitro Circus show opened on April 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. through the Nitro Circus website.

The takeaway

The return of the high-energy Nitro Circus stunt show to Annapolis' Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium will provide local residents and visitors with an exciting summer entertainment option, building on the brand's strong following in the area.