Higashi-Osaka City Hall Observatory

Founded in Osaka prefecture in 1996, POP Circus (whose acronym stands for ‘Pursuit of Pleasure’) is a renowned touring entertainment troupe specialising in world-class human acrobatics. Known for its high-energy, family-friendly performances, POP Circus’s latest show in Aramotokita features top-tier artists from over 10 countries performing jaw-dropping, and sometimes death-defying, stunts, including flying trapeze, aerial acrobatics, high-level juggling and African-style hand voltige. This marks POP Circus’s first performance in Osaka prefecture in 12 years. The show runs until January 12 2026, in an air-conditioned tent set up in front of the Higashi-Osaka City Hall. The massive oval-shaped tent stands around 20 metres high and 46 metres wide, with a theatre-style layout that offers clear views from every seat and a unified audience–stage setting for maximum immersion. Performances typically start at 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm, though the number of shows varies by day, and some days (usually around mid-week) have no performances. Each performance lasts approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 15-minute interval. Doors open 30 minutes before the show begins. Tickets can be purchased online until 7.30am on the day of the performance, or at the door depending on availability. For the latest schedule and booking details, see the event website.