Piccolo Zoppé’s Winter Circus presented by North Little Rock Tourism returns to downtown North Little Rock Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Sunday, December 8, 2024.
“We are excited to welcome Piccolo Zoppé back to North Little Rock, this year kicking off with the show opening after the conclusion of our annual Northern Lights Festival,” said Stephanie Slagle, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for North Little Rock Tourism. “If you’re looking for family fun this holiday season, look no further than North Little Rock.”
“What a better time than the holidays to gather your family and start a new tradition with this one-of-a-kind magical European circus that will capture your heart,” said Tosca Walther-Zoppé of Piccolo Zoppé. “We are also adding a third week of performances this year to give everyone more chances to experience it (maybe even more than once).”
The Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus will perform under a big top in the parking lot at Bishop Lindsey Avenue and Magnolia Street (behind Rock Region METRO’s streetcar barn). Since 1842, the Zoppé family from Italy and now stationed in Arkansas has been entertaining families around the world. The circus, sponsored by North Little Rock Tourism, will have performances through December 8. Ticket prices range from $15 to $100 and are available online at https://secure.piccolozoppe.com/.
Performance Schedule
- Saturday, November 23, 4 p.m.
- Saturday, November 23, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, November 24, 2 p.m.
- Sunday, November 24, 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, November 25, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 26, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 27, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, November 28 – NO SHOW – Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 29, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 30, 4 p.m.
- Saturday, November 30, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, December 1, 2 p.m.
- Sunday, December 1, 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 2, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 3, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 4, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, December 5, 6 p.m.
- Friday, December 6, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, December 7, 4 p.m.
- Saturday, December 7, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m.
- Sunday, December 8, 5:30 p.m.
“Also new this year, we’re opening up our third week of performances for corporate and group events,” Walther-Zoppé said. “Organizations wanting to show appreciation for their employees or celebrate the holidays together in a unique way can sponsor an evening or take advantage of group rates on tickets.” Interested groups can contact the circus at piccolozoppe@gmail.com.
“The return of Piccolo Zoppé is part of our effort to establish North Little Rock as a charming holiday destination,” Slagle said. “Enjoy live music at Simmons Bank Arena and our smaller music venues; photos with Santa at McCain Mall; holiday specials at North Little Rock restaurants, A Christmas Story at Argenta Contemporary Theatre and a myriad of year-round family fun like the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum and streetcars downtown all contribute to the festive holiday spirit.”
- November 7: North Little Rock Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, Argenta Plaza
- November 23: Northern Lights Festival, Argenta Plaza
- November 23 – December 8: Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus sponsored by North Little Rock Tourism, downtown North Little Rock
- December 8: North Little Rock Elks Christmas Parade, Main Street
For more holiday events in North Little Rock, visit northlittlerock.org/events .
