The Faltyny Family juggles with rings during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Elle Keith, 8, left, of Laguna Niguel reacts as Circus Vargas clown, David Larible, makes her think she has to splash guests with water during the 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Thomas Urbanski, 9 and Keri Inzer watch the Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Acrobat Charlis Benitez performs on the “Wheel of Death” during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanessa Faltyny performs with the hoops during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Performers come out for the finale of the 2026 Circus Vargas new show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Acrobat Charlis Benitez performs on the “Wheel of Death” during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Circus Vargas clown David Larible greets the audience at their 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.(Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson interacts with the audience during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Circus Vargas performers take the center ring for the opening number for their new 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanessa Faltyny performs with the hoops during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Meza Troupe performs a high-wire act during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Aerialist Vanessa Faltyny performs during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Circus Vargas performers take the center ring for the opening number for their new 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Circus Vargas performers take the center ring for the opening number for their new 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Aerial acrobat Graciella Arata Quiroga performs during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson opens the new 2026 show by Circus Varga, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. “Masquerade” will run until June 8. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanessa Faltyny performs with the hoops during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Circus Vargas performers take the center ring for the opening number for their new 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Four friends from Dana Point, from left, Kaide Ward, Sam Giraud Gianni Sirgy, and Oliver Rudolph cheer as their two friends perform in the ring with the Circus Vargas clown David Larible during the 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Four motorcycle riders zoom around the interior of “The Globe of Death,” during the new Circus Vargas show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Children and their parents enjoy Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Guests by food outside the Circus Vargas big tent during intermission at the 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Faltyny Family juggles with rings during Circus Vargas’ 2026 show, “Masquerade” in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
ExpandA masquerade party is breaking out under the big tent now in Laguna Hills.
Circus Vargas is back in Orange County with its 2026 show “Masquerade,” featuring acrobatics, aerial performances, audience participation comedy acts and the longtime favorite, the “Globe of Death.”
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The tent has been pitched in the parking lot of the former Laguna Hills Mall, and the circus will be entertaining guests through June 8
“In an age dominated by screens and digital entertainment, Circus Vargas provides a vital, live-action escape,” circus officials said in a press release.
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Prices range from $25 to $90. Circus prices and seating options include VIP and ringside reserved seating.
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For more information: circusvargas.com