Circus performance rings go a long way down the paths of the entertainment industry. Previously, circus organizers used to build temporary wooden spaces for their performances while traveling from city to city. Thus, they naturally had to endure the restricted mobility of their act until the 19th century, when canvas tents finally made their way into the colorful, psychedelic world of the circus. Now they could act in more cities and on a much larger scale. Today, we even have the three track circuses that allow viewers to watch three different acts simultaneously.
Some shows use more than one tent temporary tent buildings . The smaller tents are of the push pole type and can be easily set up, while the larger ones require professional skill to set up and generally use bullet rings for this purpose. Circus tents are available in a variety of colors, designs and sizes, the most common size being 44m by 44m. There are Hippodrome, one-ring and three-ring tents or permanent and temporary tents. Tents serve to cover a large space and, at the same time, add atmosphere and pomp. Often times, circus tents have a seating system with a certain capacity, extendable sections, ventilation systems and some other necessary modifications and additional decorations.
A circus can buy its own tent or it can opt for a rented tent. Very often, the event organizing companies can also rent the tent. Even though, to this day, many circuses are moving indoors, a large part of the traveling circuses still display the colors of the fun and impressive acts just below the marquee. Today, most circus tents are available with built-in facilities and amenities, designed to cater for as large a group of spectators as the circus can keep them delighted.