Coney Island USA’s Sideshows by the Seashore Theater, located at Surf Avenue at West 12th Street, is home to the last permanently housed circus sideshow in the United States.

A beloved Coney Island institution, Sideshows by the Seashore presents family-friendly performances featuring classic sideshow acts and contemporary cirque-style feats. Audiences can expect sword swallowers, fire eaters, glass walkers, aerialists, and variety artists drawn from some of New York’s most daring and talented performers.

The show proudly carries forward the great traditions of the American sideshow, while giving them a distinctly modern, inclusive, and postmodern twist. With a diverse cast and crew, Coney Island USA wants every guest to know: everyone is welcome here.

So step right up. They look forward to seeing your smiling faces this season in their air-cooled theater by the sea.