The Havelock North Domain has been taken over by the circus.
The Great Moscow Circus is in town from now until March 21 - their opening night was Thursday, March 11.
The circus features artists from Russia as well as international stars.
A Great Moscow Circus spokeswoman said they are extremely excited to be showing in Havelock North over the next week.
"We have the crowd favourites, the globe of death, FMX freestyle, aerial acts, comedy and even a human cannon," she said.
