Gomel State Circus - the oldest and favorite entertainment venues Gomel. The first wooden circus appeared in the city back in 1890. It was built on Horse area (on the site of the current Central Market) Slobodova entrepreneur. This circus lasted until 1917.

The new circus building was constructed in 1926, but in 1932 it was transferred to the theater. At the beginning of the war in 1941, the building burned down. After the war only came to Gomel circus tent. Today Gomel State Circus was built in 1972. The first performance took place on December 2, 1972. In appearance Gomel circus resembles a flying saucer. His "space" forms he received by the amphitheater of the auditorium, designed for 1544 seats. In the lower floor of the building is a rectangular hall, cloak room and offices. In the courtyard there are additional office building for the zoo.

For circus season here offer 5-6 programs. The season runs from September to May.

At the circus installed a unique fountain, equipped with night-time illumination color. Fountain opened after the reconstruction in 2006. From May to September you can enjoy an unusual representation of "dancing fountains".

At the entrance to the monument to the famous circus clown pencil and his inseparable dog Scottish Terrier blots. The monument was opened on June 1, 2006. Pencil height corresponds to the real growth of the artist - 1 meter 57 centimeters.