The Carousel of Fools is a rollicking one-night-only party and immersive sideshow at the Santa Monica Pier in the historic Looff Hippodrome.

It’s the dead of winter and a 100-year-old carousel calls out to you to take a ride. But choose your horse wisely – as the world spins, a curious carnival erupts from the boardwalk of Time itself. Lost in a night of mayhem and wonderment, will you become an oddity, a star, or a mark?

Carousel of Fools features 30 games, pop-up performances and sideshow acts, including magicians, mermaids, land sharks, carousel rides, tarot readers, naughty finger puppets, a monster truck ballet, a fire-breathing chicken, stilt walkers, a (stationary) blacklight dark ride, and more! Audiences will spend an interactive choose-your-own-adventure night following their curiosities into every corner of the Looff Hippodrome.

The sideshow stage stars Amy Amnesia and Brianna Belladonna performing sword swallowing, human blockhead and other human tricks.  Female sword swallowers are rare in the sideshow world – so don’t miss your lucky night to see two at a time!

For those interested in a deeper immersive experience, audiences can opt into joining The Apothecary of Stories. A mysterious traveler has arrived at the sideshow to save the forgotten, hidden stories of the Carousel, which are scattered around the party and must be saved before they are consumed by the great and terrible Dogfish – and she needs your help. Entrance to the Apothecary of Stories is included in the $240 ticket level or can be purchased on the night of the event. Limited spots available.

A bit of wicked and a dash of mischief included for no additional cost. The night will include a special taste of Rogues’ work in development, Schlitzie: Alive and Inside the Decaying Sideshow.

This is a 21+ event.

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Thursday, January 25th, 2024 at the Santa Monica Pier at 8 pm

Accessibility 

This event is a fully ADA-accessible experience, including the carousel!

TICKETS

$40 - $240

$40, includes  

• Entry into the sideshow
• One ride on the historic 1922 carousel
• Entrancing performances and intimate encounters

$60, includes:

• Entry into the sideshow
• One ride on the historic 1922 carousel
• Entrancing performances and intimate encounters
• One intoxicating beer or wine drink of your choice
• 6 tickets, redeemable for more games, food, drinks and experiences inside the sideshow

$120, includes:

• Entry into the sideshow 
• Unlimited rides on the historic 1922 carousel
• Entrancing performances and intimate encounters
• Two intoxicating beer or wine drinks of your choice
• 20 tickets, redeemable for more games, food, drinks and experiences inside the sideshow

$240, includes:

• Unlimited rides on the historic 1922 carousel
• Entrancing performances and intimate encounters
• Two intoxicating beer or wine drinks of your choice
• Unlimited tickets, redeemable for more games, food, drinks and experiences inside the sideshow
• A unique, exclusive experience for you and you alone, immersing you even deeper into the underbelly of the sideshow.

Proceeds support the Rogues’ 2024 season