On tour 2026-2027
Water for Elephants tour dates
Next stop: Fresno, CA, Nov 3-4, 2026. 19 stops are announced through May 2, 2027.
A circus love story set in Depression-era America, based on Sara Gruen's novel. A young veterinary student joins a traveling circus and falls for its star performer. Music by PigPen Theatre Co., book by Rick Elice.
- Stops
- 19
- Cities
- 19
- States
- 14
- Typical stay
- 4 days
Water for Elephants tour map
Follow the route from Fresno to Appleton. Highlighted states have at least one stop.
Next stop: Fresno, CA, Nov 3-4, 2026.
Tap a dot to see that stop's dates.
Water for Elephants tour dates 2026-2027
Every engagement announced as of November 2, 2026, by the month it opens. Schedules change; confirm with the theatre before you buy tickets.
November 2026
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | Saroyan Theatre | |
| Eugene, OR | Hult Center for the Performing Arts | |
| Costa Mesa, CA | Segerstrom Center for the Arts |
January 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | Palace Theater | |
| Utica, NY | Stanley Theatre | |
| New Brunswick, NJ | State Theatre New Jersey | |
| St. Louis, MO | Fabulous Fox Theatre |
February 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | Fox Theatre | |
| Melbourne, FL | The King Center | |
| Sarasota, FL | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall | |
| Fort Myers, FL | Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall | |
| Wilmington, NC | Wilson Center | |
| Worcester, MA | Hanover Theatre |
March 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | Fisher Theatre | |
| Lincoln, NE | Lied Center | |
| Kansas City, MO | Kauffman Center |
April 2027
| City | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | Bass Concert Hall | |
| Dallas, TX | Music Hall at Fair Park | |
| Appleton, WI | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center |
Is Water for Elephants coming to my state?
- California: Fresno, Costa Mesa
- Connecticut: Waterbury
- Florida: Melbourne, Sarasota, Fort Myers
- Georgia: Atlanta
- Massachusetts: Worcester
- Michigan: Detroit
- Missouri: St. Louis, Kansas City
- Nebraska: Lincoln
- New Jersey: New Brunswick
- New York: Utica
- North Carolina: Wilmington
- Oregon: Eugene
- Texas: Austin, Dallas
- Wisconsin: Appleton
Water for Elephants tour: common questions
Where is the Water for Elephants tour right now?
As of November 2, 2026, the next announced stop is Saroyan Theatre in Fresno, CA, Nov 3-4, 2026.
What cities is the Water for Elephants tour visiting in 2027?
Announced 2027 stops include Waterbury, CT, Utica, NY, New Brunswick, NJ, St. Louis, MO, Atlanta, GA, Melbourne, FL, Sarasota, FL, Fort Myers, FL, Wilmington, NC, Worcester, MA, Detroit, MI, and Lincoln, NE, plus 4 more cities in the dates above.
When does the Water for Elephants tour end?
The last announced engagement is Appleton, WI (Apr 27 - May 2, 2027). Tours often add cities as they go, so later dates may still be announced.
How long does Water for Elephants stay in each city?
Most engagements on this route run a few days. The longest is Costa Mesa, CA, at 2 weeks. A few stops are only a night or two. Check the dates for your city above.
More tours coming to these cities
Official Water for Elephants tour schedule · All Broadway tours on one map
Sources: waterforelephantsthemusical.com · theater.guide
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