Circus Up Benefit 2025

$380 raised of $25,000 goal
2 % Complete
EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Sun, November 09, 2025
3:00 PM ET
LOCATION

Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave #1c
Somerville, MA 02143

Circus Up is proud to announce that our annual benefit will be on Sunday, November 9th. The show will start at 3:00pm and doors will open at 2:15pm! We encourage you to arrive early to check out our exciting raffle, have delicious treats from Moonshine 152, purchase refreshments, and take part in our circus scavenger hunt! This year’s benefit will be at the beautiful Arts at the Armory and will feature a live performance. We will showcase our community troupe, Kirkos, as well as Circus Up coaches and beloved local circus artists and dancers. We anticipate an audience of over 300 supporters and community members.

 

Kirkos is a team of youth circus artists who perform bold and uplifting shows in the greater Boston area. In the tradition of "social circus," the Troupe comprises young people from underserved communities and celebrates what it looks like to courageously learn, play, and create together. 

 

This event is our major annual fundraiser and all funds raised from this event will go towards supporting our mission to use circus arts to overcome social barriers and build community with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. 

Sponsorships


HANDSTAND
$300 Handstand

This sponsorship level includes

  • 1 priority seat
  • 1/4 page ad in our program and logo on event signage 
  • Surprise gift
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TWO-HIGH
$500 Two-High

This sponsorship level includes:

  • 2 priority seats  
  • 1⁄2 page ad in program and logo on event signage
  • Surprise gift
  • Social media shout out (2,000+ followers)
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THREE-HIGH
$1,000 Three-high

This sponsorship level includes:

  • 2 priority seats
  • Full page ad in our program and logo on event signage
  • Surprise gift
  • Social media shout out (2,000+ followers)
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PYRAMID
$2,000 Pyramid

This sponsorship level includes: 

  • 2 priority seats
  • Back cover, inside back cover, or inside front cover ad plus logo on event signage
  • Surprise gift
  • Social media shout out (2,000+ followers)
  • Swag item of attendees choosing from our merch table
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$380 raised of $25,000 goal
2 % Complete
EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Sun, November 09, 2025
3:00 PM ET
LOCATION

Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave #1c
Somerville, MA 02143

Tickets


$45 General Admission

Circus Up uses circus arts to overcome social barriers and build community with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. To us this means that all of our events, classes, and workshops should be made as accessible as possible. Our sliding scale reflects this, by having those who can pay more cover costs for those who can only pay less. By paying at a higher level, you are helping ensure that this work empowers an economically diverse community of people. 

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier. 

If this ticket price is unaffordable, please email us at info@circusup.com. We have a limited number of pay as you can tickets available on a first come, first serve basis. 

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$125 Benefactor

With this ticket option, you will receive priority seating.

 

Circus Up uses circus arts to overcome social barriers and build community with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. To us this means that all of our events, classes, and workshops should be made as accessible as possible. Our sliding scale reflects this, by having those who can pay more cover costs for those who can only pay less. By paying at a higher level, you are helping ensure that this work empowers an economically diverse community of people. 

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$225 Friend of the Organization

With this ticket option you will receive priority seatingm, as well as early access 15 minutes prior to General Admission and Benefactor ticket holders. You will witness some of the behinds the scenes action and take photos with our professional photographer with up to three performers of your choice. 

Stay tuned for our show program to view our performers, which will posted no later than one week before the event!

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$380 Social Butterfly

With this ticket option you will receive 4 tickets in priority seating and 1 Circus Up mug filled with goodies. 

 

Circus Up uses circus arts to overcome social barriers and build community with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. To us this means that all of our events, classes, and workshops should be made as accessible as possible. Our sliding scale reflects this, by having those who can pay more cover costs for those who can only pay less. By paying at a higher level, you are helping ensure that this work empowers an economically diverse community of people. 

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$720 Party Animal

With this ticket option, you will receive 8 tickets in priority seating and a Circus Up mug filled with goodies. 

 

Circus Up uses circus arts to overcome social barriers and build community with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. To us this means that all of our events, classes, and workshops should be made as accessible as possible. Our sliding scale reflects this, by having those who can pay more cover costs for those who can only pay less. By paying at a higher level, you are helping ensure that this work empowers an economically diverse community of people. 

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Giving Levels


$3,000 The Ringmaster

Support Kirkos Troupe Members in a full year of programming, performances, and holistic support. (Or $250 monthly giving)

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$1,200 The Aerialist

Help fund the circus classes we provide through our amazing community partner organizations. (Or $100 monthy giving)

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$600 The Acrobat

Ensure we can provide wraparound social- emotional support to the kids we serve at Circus Up. (Or $50 monthly giving)

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$240 The Clown

Enable Circus Up scholarship recipients to take a local circus class. (Or $20 monthly giving)

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$60 The Juggler

Help us buy new supplies or equipment for programs as needed. (Or $5 monthly giving)

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$30 The Unicyclist

Feed Kirkos Troupe members healthy snacks for a rehearsal or performance! 

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$10 The Stilt Walker

Help keep smiles on the faces of our staff, youth, and families!

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Organizer


Circus Up Leah Abel Watertown, MA info@circusup.com 9178563733 http://www.circusup.com