Circus coming to Indianapolis. What to know about Murat Shrine performances
The circus is coming to town. Starting Tuesday, Hoosiers can buy tickets to see the Murat Shrine Circus, which is slated for seven shows at Old National Centre in Indianapolis this fall.
Here's what we know about it.
The performances will be at the Murat Theatre and the Egyptian Room Sept. 26-28, featuring exotic animals and clowns from the Carden International Circus.
This is the 70th edition of the show. Proceeds benefit Murat Shriners activities. For information, visit muratshriners.com/murat-shrine-circus.
According to its official website, the circus performances will take place on the following dates and times:
Friday Sept. 26: Noon, 7 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 27: Noon, 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday Sept. 28: 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
The 5 p.m. Sept. 28 performance will be offered in both English and Spanish and feature a performance by a mariachi band.
A special pet adoption event in conjunction with the circus will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 27, presented by Hendricks Animal Shelter, according to a news release.
Tickets start at $24.95 plus fees, and are on sale at ticketmaster.com, oldnatinalcentre.com at the Old National Centre Box Office at 502 N. New Jersey.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis Murat Shrine Circus set for fall. How to buy tickets
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