About this Event
🎪 Circus Cortex: BizZzaR | Maldon, Essex – Brand-New Show for 2026
📍 Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex
📅 Thursday 1 October – Sunday 4 October 2026
⏰ Approx. Running Time: 2 Hours (including a 20-minute interval)
✨ AN ALL-NEW SHOW COMES TO MALDON!
Circus Cortex returns to Promenade Park, Maldon this October with BizZzaR, our spectacular brand-new production for the 2026 tour.
And if you've seen Circus Cortex before, this isn't the same show returning.
BizZzaR is an entirely new production, bringing together new acts, new artists, fresh choreography, spectacular visual effects and breathtaking performances beneath the Big Top.
Prepare for incredible aerial artistry, fearless acrobatics, daring stunt performances, laugh-out-loud comedy, immersive music and stunning visual production, all wrapped into a colourful, high-energy theatrical circus experience created for the whole family.
Whether you're joining us from Maldon, Heybridge, Burnham-on-Crouch, Chelmsford, Witham, Tiptree, South Woodham Ferrers, Braintree, Colchester or elsewhere in Essex, get ready to experience Circus Cortex like you've never seen it before.
✨ PERFORMANCE TIMES
THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER
🕔 5:00PM
🕢 7:30PM
🚨 OPENING DAY SPECIAL – EVERY SEAT JUST £10! SIT ANYWHERE! 🚨
FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER
🕔 5:00PM
🕢 7:30PM
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
🕑 2:00PM
🕔 5:00PM
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER
🕐 1:00PM
🕓 4:00PM
🎟️ EARLY BOOKING OFFER – SAVE UP TO 50%
Book early and take advantage of our Early Booking Offer, with a limited allocation of tickets offering savings of up to 50% off standard ticket prices.
Book early to secure the best seats at the lowest prices.
Early Booking Prices
🔴 Red Seats – £10 (Usually £15)
⚪ Silver Seats – £12.50 (Usually £20 Concession / £25 Adult)
🟡 Gold Seats – £15 (Usually £25 Concession / £30 Adult)
Early booking offers are subject to availability and may end as allocations sell out.
During the offer, concession pricing does not apply and everyone aged 2 years and over requires a ticket at the same discounted rate.
👶 Children under 2 years old go FREE and do not require a ticket, but must remain seated on an accompanying adult's lap throughout the performance.
⭐ VIP TICKETS – GUARANTEED FRONT ROW SEATS
Want the best view in the Big Top? VIP tickets guarantee you front row seats for the performance.
VIP tickets are only available when booking directly through the official Circus Cortex website and cannot be purchased through Eventbrite.
Book VIP tickets at
⚡ FAST TRACK ENTRY – £3.50 (Can also be purchased on the day at the Ticket Office)
Want to skip the main queue? Add Fast Track Entry to your booking and enjoy priority entry into the Big Top when the doors open.
Fast Track is an optional add-on and must be purchased alongside a valid show ticket. One Fast Track add-on is required per person wishing to use the Fast Track queue.
🎭 EXPERIENCE BizZzaR
BizZzaR combines contemporary cirque with the excitement and atmosphere of a traditional Big Top circus.
Expect breathtaking aerial acts, daredevil acrobatics, incredible stunts, dazzling lighting and visual effects, physical comedy and spectacular live performance from an international cast.
One minute you're gasping at incredible skill, the next you're laughing at the chaos. Each act is louder, bolder and more unpredictable than the last.
Colourful, exciting and created for the whole family, BizZzaR is more than a circus – it's a full-scale theatrical spectacle under the Big Top.
🍂 MAKE A DAY OF IT IN MALDON
With the Big Top situated at Promenade Park, you can make Circus Cortex part of a fantastic family day out in Maldon.
Enjoy the park and Maldon's waterfront before joining us beneath the Big Top for two hours of spectacular live entertainment.
Circus Cortex at Promenade Park is within easy reach of Heybridge, Burnham-on-Crouch, Chelmsford, Witham, Tiptree, South Woodham Ferrers, Braintree and Colchester, making BizZzaR a great choice for families looking for something different to do in Essex this October.
⭐ WHAT OUR AUDIENCES ARE SAYING
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"The only difference between Cirque du Soleil and Circus Cortex is the price."
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"Wowow! Absolutely amazing! A million times more and better than expected. The artists are incredible and it's a fantastic show. GO!! ❤️"
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"Had the best time with the family watching the show. The performers had such fabulous skills and kept us entertained throughout. Wow, definitely worth every penny."
♿ ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
Please visit or contact us before booking if you require wheelchair seating.
🚗 LOCATION & PARKING
Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex
Plenty of parking is available in Promenade Park, right next to the circus site.
Please follow the Circus Cortex signs on arrival.
📞 CONTACT US
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📞 020 3816 0295
📌 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Approximate running time is 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.
• All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
• Subject to availability, tickets may be transferred to another performance with advance notice. Please contact if you need assistance with your booking.
Looking for things to do in Maldon this October?
If you're looking for things to do in Maldon, a memorable family day out in Essex, or exciting live entertainment near Chelmsford or Colchester, Circus Cortex: BizZzaR brings a spectacular theatrical circus production to the Big Top at Promenade Park.
Don't miss Circus Cortex in Maldon from 1–4 October – book your tickets and experience BizZzaR under the Big Top!
Event venue & nearby stays
Promenade Park (Near Car Park), Park Drive, Maldon, United Kingdom
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