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Tickets and details on gandeyscircus.com

Halloween family circus show in a big top at the Trafford Centre. Shows are usually at 12pm, 2:30pm and 5:30pm, but times vary by day. Book ahead.

When

Saturday 10 October to Sunday 1 November

Where

Big Top, P7 car park, Trafford Centre, Trafford Park Map and directions

Price

Paid

Age

Family

Type

Circus

Last checked

17 October 2026. Plans change, so check gandeyscircus.com before you go.

Quick answers

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