THE PEKING ACROBATS®

36th Anniversary North American Tour — 2026

For more than three decades, The Peking Acrobats® have captivated audiences around the world with a dazzling display of athleticism, artistry, and tradition rooted in more than 2,000 years of Chinese acrobatic history.

The performance features an extraordinary range of skills: gravity-defying chair towers, precision tumbling, contortion, foot juggling, plate spinning, balancing feats, and the breathtaking “Bicycle Pagoda,” in which multiple performers balance atop a single bicycle. Combining strength, flexibility, coordination, and grace, each act reflects years of rigorous training that often begins in early childhood.

Chinese acrobatics date back to the Qin Dynasty (221–207 BCE) and evolved from folk entertainment into a highly refined performing art. Today, the tradition continues through dedicated schools and professional troupes across China. Members of this elite touring company represent the highest level of that discipline, blending classical techniques with contemporary staging, theatrical effects, and vibrant costuming.

Throughout their international career, The Peking Acrobats® have performed across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond, appearing in concert halls, theaters, festivals, and special events. They have also collaborated with major symphony orchestras, creating unique productions that fuse live orchestral music with acrobatic spectacle.

This 36th Anniversary Tour celebrates the enduring vitality of the art form with new choreography alongside audience favorites. The result is a fast-paced, family-friendly experience that highlights both the timeless traditions and the evolving creativity of Chinese acrobatics.