The Town Council are happy to welcome back Paulo’s Circus to Rodway Common for the Easter holidays 2026.
Based on feedback from our survey and local resident concerns we’ve introduced the following improvements to ensure an even better experience for everyone involved including:
- Better Communication: The Town Council will provide clearer and more timely updates to keep residents informed.
- Shorter Duration: The circus stay has been reduced from 32 days last year to 23 days.
- Limited Shows: A maximum of two shows per day will be scheduled.
- Easter Sunday Adjustment: Only one show will take place on Easter Sunday.
- Family-Friendly Entertainment: There will be no adult-only performances.
- Alcohol-Free Event: We confirm that no alcohol will be sold on-site.
- Car parking: We encourage visitors to walk to the circus wherever possible to help reduce congestion and keep the area safe for everyone. If you do need to drive, please park considerately and avoid blocking pavements, driveways, or access routes. Additional parking is available in the school grounds, which can be found here: https://what3words.com/dose.gates.editor
- Community Meeting: A meeting took place on 17/02/2026 with the local PCSO team and Sth Glos Council representatives that gave residents an opportunity to share concerns.
The Shows for 2026
Sat 4th April – 2pm & 5:00pm
Sun 5th – 3:00pm
Mon 6th – 3pm & 6:30pm
Tue 7th – 6:30pm
Wed 8th – 3pm & 6:30pm
Thu 9th – 6:30pm
Fri 10th – 5pm & 8:00pm
Sat 11th – 2pm & 5:00pm
Sun 12th – 1:30pm & 4:30pm
Mon 13th – 2pm & 6:30pm
Tue 14th – 6:30pm
Wed 15th – 3pm & 6:30pm
Thu 16th – No Shows
Fri 17th – 5pm & 8:00pm
Sat 18th – 2pm & 5:00pm
Sun 19th – 1pm
Further information and booking can be found here:
https://www.paulos.co.uk/events/paulos-circus-bristol-2026
Contact Information
The Circus will be setting up from 30/03/2026 with the first performances beginning on Saturday, April 4th, 2026.
For any incidents occurring within the Circus, please contact the Circus directly at 07454 881 855.
For issues outside of the Circus, you can reach the Town Council representative:
- During opening hours: 0117 302 6989
- Outside opening hours: 07398 643 931
- Or report via email clerk@emersonsgreen-tc.gov.uk
Reports of anti-social behaviour should be directed to Avon & Somerset Police:
You can contact your local neighbourhood policing teamat https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/boyd-valley-emersons-and-lyde-green/
For non-emergencies, crime prevention advice, or to report a crime that does not require immediate assistance, call 101.