The Ukranian National Circus is a center of a circus art, and has achieved nationwide and worldwide recognition. The greatest performers, whose names are written in the history of Ukranian and world circus art in golden letters, had performed on its arena, and many generations of spectators know and remember them. It is a unique experimental platform where theme programs as well as amusement acts and performances in the classical style are developed.
The present fundamental building of the Ukranian National Circus, opened on the 5th of November, 1960, and located at the 2 Pobeda Sq., meets all requirements of modern circus construction. Architect V. Zhukov designed the circus building and it became the biggest dome construction in the city.

In 1998, the Kiev State Circus was awarded the status of the Ukranian National Circus, which legally allowed it to be called the main circus of Ukraine. The majority of the circus acts are created there and later get performed all over the world.