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Circus Bella welcomes you to its Big Top Circus Tent with ‘STARLIGHT,’ an all-new winter circus spectacular!

December 28, 2025

Circus Bella is presenting "STARLIGHT," a new winter circus production taking place under a heated Big Top tent in San Francisco's East Cut neighborhood. The show features a diverse cast of 13 performers executing acrobatic acts, accompanied by a six-piece live band that includes new violinist Christina Walton. Running for 26 performances from December 12, 2025 through January 4, 2026, the 90-minute family-friendly spectacle combines traditional circus nostalgia with contemporary aesthetics in an intimate 350-seat venue.

Who is affected

  • Families and children attending the circus performances
  • The diverse cast of 13 circus performers from across the USA
  • The six-piece Circus Bella All-Star Band
  • African-American performers Veronica Blair, Toni Cannon, and Christina Walton
  • Audiences in San Francisco's East Cut neighborhood at the Crossing gathering spot

What action is being taken

  • Circus Bella is performing "STARLIGHT" under the Big Top tent
  • The show is running through January 4, 2026
  • A diverse cast of 13 is performing acts of balance, strength, grace, and comedy
  • The Circus Bella All-Star Band is performing original music live
  • Christina Walton is performing as the new violinist with the band

Why it matters

  • This production matters because it provides a joyous, inclusive holiday entertainment experience that brings diverse communities together during a time when collective celebration and laughter are particularly needed. The show combines traditional circus artistry with modern sensibilities while intentionally featuring performers of all races, genders, and ethnicities, making circus arts accessible and representative of diverse audiences.

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper