South Shore Music Circus

The South Shore Music Circus is a tent theater in the round in Cohasset that has presented live entertainment, including concerts, for more than 60 years. Shows take place under a tent with the stage in the center, so the audience surrounds the performers and every seat is within 50 feet of the stage. The venue promotes a relaxed ambiance and an intimate theater experience in a scenic coastal setting.

The Music Circus and its sister venue, the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis, are described as the only two continuously operated tent theaters in the round in the United States. Both are owned and operated by the South Shore Playhouse Associates, a nonprofit that supports arts, recreation and educational organizations across the South Shore and Cape Cod. The theaters trace their history to a modest beginning in Cohasset in 1932, tied to the history of East Coast summer theater.

What to Know

• Its nonprofit operator also supports local groups such as the South Shore Community Center.
• The theater operates mainly as a summer venue.
• It is a member of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce.