Best Circus Fancy Dress Ideas

Roll up, roll up, the show is about to begin! Are you ready to be amazed? Whether you’re heading out to the circus, a circus themed event, or a birthday party, you’ll need a fancy dress costume that’s as dazzling as the show itself. With a range of womens, mens, and childrens circus costume ideas, this list will give you all the inspiration you need.

Funny Clowns

One of the most, if not the most, recognisable circus costumes has to be that of the clown. Outfits designed in the brightest of colours with silly face paint, bowties, and big shoes, there’s no going wrong with a funny clown costume. Available in a range of styles for people of any age and gender, you could entertain in an adult's colourful clown suit or jumpsuit or a childs clown jumpsuit or dress (and much more).

Scary Clowns

As well as being entertaining, colourful, and funny, clowns have also developed a reputation of being scary and evil. If you want to let out your inner scary clown for halloween or a horror themed party, there are plenty of fancy dress costume designs you can choose from. From classic scary clowns to killer clowns and horror movie clowns (and even a matching childs scary clown), your costume is crying out to be paired with the perfect prop like a bloody knife or pickaxe.

Harlequins and Jesters

Step back in time and get ready to be the joker of your class or the fool of the party with a harlequin or jester costume. Whether you entertain your audience with a song and a dance, some juggling and acrobatics, or you focus on magic and jokes, your eccentric chequered clothing will entertain everyone. With so many harlequin and jester choices, we know your decision will be tough, so here are a few of our favourites to help you out: childs gold suit, venetian costume, purple costume, and the black and white outfit.

Mime

We all need an excuse to be quiet sometimes. Especially when you see that certain someone that you don’t want to talk to arrive at the party. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Get theatrical and practise the silent art of mime with a traditional black and white mime outfit or dress. Don’t forget to add the classic white face paint to complete the look.

Ringmaster

Step into the tent and take on the role of ringmaster (or ringmistress) for the night. Whether you’re heading out to a circus-themed party or looking for a fun halloween costume, you can bring the whole event together as the master of ceremony. With the classic red jacket and top hat, all you need to complete the look is a cane or whip. Available as an adult dress, adult suit, child dress, and child suit costume.

Performers

Make the crowds roar with applause as you take to the stage with your circus performance. Whether your costume is inspired by your favourite childhood trip to the circus or the hit film The Greatest Showman, you could be anything from the old classics like the bearded lady and the strongman (or strong boy) to timeless favourites like the knife thrower and the trapeze artist.

Magician

Has your little one been practising their magic tricks and sleight of hand? Now all they need is the costume to go with it and they’ll be ready to impress all of their friends. From card tricks to vanishing acts and everything in between, you better keep an eye on your mini magician before they’re pulling tricks on you.