Shows for Kids in London
Bach to Baby Family Concert, Pimlico
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Outstanding Musicians, Exhilarating Performances, Inspiring Locations across the UK. As seen at Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Featured in The Times (London) and the New York Times. Extra Information Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Doors open 15 minutes before, and concerts last for about 45 minutes.
Sun 16 Aug - Sun 16 Aug
14:00 - 14:45
Music • 0m-4 years • £16.00
SW1V, St Gabriel's Church
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
THE PURRFECT SUMMER TREAT!!! Based on Britain’s best-loved picture book by Judith Kerr, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the West End for Summer 2026. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!
Fri 31 Jul - Fri 4 Sept
12:30 - 13:25
Theatre Show • 3-8 years • £14.75
SW1Y, Theatre Royal Haymarket
Brainiac Live
Strap on your safety goggles BRAINIAC LIVE IS BACK FOR 2026!!! Due to popular demand and following its 2025 Olivier Award for BEST FAMILY SHOW, Science's greatest and most volatile live show is back with a vengeance and returning to the West End this Summer! More mischievous than ever before Brainiac Live, the UK’s original and favourite family science show, explodes on stage and will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home! With a great range of explosive experiments join the Brainiacs in this all-action live show that’s set to blow your minds!
Sun 26 Jul - Sun 30 Aug
12:30 - 13:30
Theatre Show • 5-14 years • £25.37
WC2H, Garrick Theatre
The Gruffalo
Tall Stories presents… THE GRUFFALO at the Lyric Theatre this winter! A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible. What is The Gruffalo’s Child about? On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Sat 18 Jul - Sat 5 Sept
09:15 - 10:15
Kids Activities • 3-8 years • £12.00
W1D, Lyric Theatre
Horrible Histories Live: Barmy Britain
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage with the return of Barmy Britain – The Best Bits! Can you beat battling Boudicca? Will King John be a martyr for the Magna Carta? What if you caught the putrid plague? Can Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria! It's the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this Summer!
Thu 30 Jul - Mon 31 Aug
13:00 - 14:10
Theatre Show • 5 years+ • £25.37
W1D, Apollo Theatre
Zog
“I’m not braggin’ but I’m a dragon!” A roaring, soaring musical for brave little dragons everywhere! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He’s also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet, so that he can finally win a golden star? This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe with beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults alike.
Sun 2 Aug - Sun 23 Aug
09:30 - 10:30
Theatre Show • 3-10 years • £23.40
SW1X, Cadogan Hall
Dog Man: The Musical
Dive into the epic musical adventure of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, featuring the hilarity and heart of author Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters at Queen Elizabeth Hall. DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime… and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime? What is Dog Man: The Musical about? Best friends George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re ten, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man and ALL HERO! How hard could it be?
Thu 30 Jul - Sun 16 Aug
13:30 - 14:45
Theatre Show • 5-12 years • £32.50
SE1, Southbank Centre
Cirque Alice
AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW SHOW FROM THE CREATORS OF THE GLOBAL SMASH HITS THE ILLUSIONISTS, CIRCUS 1903 AND LE NOIR! Step into magical ‘Wonderland’ as CIRQUE ALICE reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures with breathtaking twists and astonishing, gravity-defying feats. Starring the greatest acrobatic performers from around the globe, this magnificent spectacle features stunning performances by mesmerising aerialists, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, dancers and special guest musical and comedic artists – set against an enthralling soundtrack of newly arranged contemporary renditions of some of the world’s favourite classical hits. A joyous acrobatic adventure filled with heart-stopping moments and unforgettable performances, CIRQUE ALICE is a fantastical extravaganza for all ages! What is Cirque Alice? Starring the greatest acrobatic performers from around the globe, this magnificent spectacle features stunning performances by mesmerising aerialists, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, dancers and special guest musical and comedic artists – set against an enthralling soundtrack of newly arranged contemporary renditions of some of the world’s favourite classical hits.
Sat 12 Dec - Sun 3 Jan
19:30 - 21:30
Theatre Show • 5 years+ • £37.50
SE1, Southbank Centre
Oliver! The Musical
Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, OLIVER!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, is now playing at London’s Gielgud Theatre. The cast includes Simon Lipkin (Guys and Dolls, Avenue Q) as Fagin, Shanay Holmes (Miss Saigon, The Bodyguard) as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell (Henry VI, Wicked) as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins (Les Misérables, BBC’s Dodger) as the Artful Dodger, Philip Franks (The Rocky Horror Show, Witness for the Prosecution) as Mr Brownlow, Oscar Conlon-Morrey (Mother Goose, Only Fools and Horses The Musical) as Mr. Bumble, Katy Secombe (The Music Man, Les Misérables) as Widow Corney, Stephen Matthews (Strictly Ballroom, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as Mr. Sowerberry/Dr. Grimwig, and Jamie Birkett (Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Mamma Mia The Party) as Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin. With a sensational score, including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more, the Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece vividly brings to life Dickens’ ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. What is Oliver! about? Oliver! follows young orphan Oliver Twist as he runs away from the workhouse he grew up in and finds himself taken in by a group of pickpockets and their elderly mentor. When offered the chance of a better life, Oliver is torn between the family he found and a future he could only dream of.
Sat 18 Jul - Sat 29 Aug
13:30 - 16:10
Theatre Show • 6 years+ • £24.00
W1D, Gielgud Theatre
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter's best-loved Tales, The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor's garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes, caught In a net, trapped by a snarling cat and face to face with Mr McGregor himself! How will they ever escape? Can Old Mr Bunny come to the rescue in time? And whatever will Mr McGregor make of all those footprints in the flower beds? Michael Whitmore's charming adaptation will have you spellbound so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures - a magical afternoon of fun for all the family.
Wed 29 Jul - Wed 29 Jul
10:00 - 11:30
Theatre Show • 4 years+ • £13.99
WC2E, St. Paul's Church (Outside)
Kaspar: Prince of Cats
Step into the heart of the Savoy Hotel with Kaspar: Prince of Cats, a magical family adventure brought to life through enchanting puppetry, original music and vivid storytelling. Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo, follow Johnny Trott, a young bellboy, and Lizziebeth, a spirited American girl, as they form an unlikely bond with the extraordinary cat Kaspar. Their journey takes them across oceans, in a story of friendship, courage and survival that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Thu 13 Aug - Sun 16 Aug
13:30 - 14:30
Theatre Show • 3 years+ • £15.99
WC2E, St. Paul's Church (Outside)
The Big Bad Wolf
Come on a madcap, rock 'n' roll musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore's most notorious villain - The Big Bad Wolf. Exiled to the Deep Dark Wood, he parties hard and rocks out every night with his cronies, far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville. But whatever happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Did the Three Little Pigs go on to have a successful career in techno music? Does his Fairy Godmother have what it takes to change the ways of a hardened carnivore? The Plandits are back on the road with this original, high-energy show bursting with live music, punk attitude, and plenty of laughs.
Thu 30 Jul - Fri 31 Jul
13:30 - 14:30
Theatre Show • 3 years+ • £13.99
WC2E, St. Paul's Church (Outside)
Around the World in 80 Days
Pack your bags and hold onto your hats - the race is on! 🌍⏱️ Join a fearless troupe of actor-musicians as they hurtle across continents in this riotously entertaining, globe-trotting show inspired by Jules Verne’s much-loved classic. With the clock ticking, Phileas Fogg and his quick-thinking companions attempt the impossible: travelling around the world in just 80 days. Expect dazzling live music, outrageous characters and inventive storytelling as London, Bombay and beyond burst into life. Featuring trains, boats and plenty of theatrical mayhem, this joyful open-air adventure is packed with fun, flair and surprise at every turn. Based on the novel by Jules Verne, Adapted by Chris Fung, Directed by Tara Noonan.
Tue 11 Aug - Thu 27 Aug
18:30 - 20:30
Theatre Show • 10 years+ • £19.00
WC2E, St. Paul's Church (Outside)
Jeeves and Wooster in Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves
We cordially invite you to an uproarious adventure with P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters, Jeeves and Wooster! Enter the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster, an affable young gentleman with a penchant for getting himself in the most outlandish predicaments. Thankfully, he has his razor-sharp valet, Jeeves, to rescue him from all sorts of mishaps. Facing misadventures, from ill-fated romances to comical escapades, all set against the backdrop of a world filled with eccentric aunts, quirky friends, and a host of unforgettable characters. Featuring live jazz music, from our ensemble of actor-musicians - a jolly good time awaits you!
Mon 17 Aug - Fri 4 Sept
18:30 - 20:30
Theatre Show • 7 years+ • £19.00
WC2E, St. Paul's Church (Outside)
Treasure Island
It’s pirate ships, pieces of eight and salty old sea dogs in Quantum Theatre’s swashbuckling new adaptation of the classic pirate adventure, Treasure Island. From the moment young Jim Hawkins stumbles upon a treasure map at the Admiral Benbow Inn he finds himself embroiled in the murky underworld of pirates - and soon he is on the high seas in search of the pirate hoard. But once aboard the Hispaniola, Jim becomes only too aware that he is not the only one who knows of the map's existence.. Join Long John Silver and his motley crew in this action-packed adventure for the whole family!
Wed 29 Jul - Wed 29 Jul
18:30 - 20:45
Theatre Show • 5 years+ • £13.99
WC2E, St. Paul's Church (Outside)
Mermaids & Pirates
Mermaids & Pirates sails into the West End this July Join a shipload of unforgettable characters, from a seasick pirate and a crazy castaway to Isla, Queen of the Island. Bursting with calypso-inspired songs, salsa-style dancing and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, Mermaids & Pirates is a sensational one-hour musical which celebrates teamwork, courage and the magic of the Caribbean. After a successful run at Perform in the Park in 2023, Mermaids & Pirates is coming to the West End this July. Join us for a sun-soaked Caribbean adventure! Mermaids & Pirates is a one-hour musical designed for the whole family, packed full of catchy songs, energetic dancing and larger-than-life characters. When Long Gone Silver and his bumbling pirates discover Treasure Island, they're not expecting Marina and her super-cool mermaids. Chaos ensues and, when The Sacred Coconut disappears, it's down to singing parrot Rita Conchita and her friends to save the day. Mermaids & Pirates features a shipload of unforgettable characters, including the Seasick Pirate, a crazy castaway and Isla, Queen of the Island. Packed with calypso-infused songs, salsa-styled choreography and plenty of comic surprises, this one-hour musical celebrates teamwork, courage and the magic of the Caribbean.
Tue 21 Jul - Sun 26 Jul
10:00 - 11:00
Theatre Show • 4-12 years • £20.00
WC2H, St Martin’s Theatre
Disney's The Lion King
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi award-winning musical DISNEY’S THE LION KING will redefine your expectations of the stage at the Lyceum Theatre. Brilliantly re-imagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney’s beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. With music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, a musical score created by Hans Zimmer and choral arrangements by Lebo M, DISNEY’S THE LION KING songs include I Just Can’t Wait to Be King, The Circle of Life, Endless Night and Shadow Land. Book your DISNEY’S THE LION KING theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today! What is The Lion King about? DISNEY’S THE LION KING is based on the much-loved 1994 Disney film of the same name. The musical features a large cast of actors in beautiful animal costumes and using large puppets. The Lion King is set in the beautiful African pride lands and follows the journey of Simba, from being a wide-eyed and fearless lion cub to being King. The Lion King has enjoyed 21 years in London and lights up the West End with glorious colours and powerful music. About The Lyceum Theatre The Lyceum Theatre in London is a long and complex tale of success, downfall and rebirth. It all started in 1772 when the Society of Arts founded a room for exhibitions and concerts near the site of the current building. Since this beginning the Lyceum has displayed a chameleon tendency, adapting to changing fashions and needs admirably. Now home to Disney’s ‘The Lion King,’ an average 760,000 patrons enjoy the Lyceum’s hospitality every year.
Sat 18 Jul - Sat 26 Sept
13:30 - 16:00
Theatre Show • 6 years+ • £39.00
WC2E, Lyceum Theatre
Disney Hercules The Musical
The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth. It's what classical civilisation would have wanted. Ancient Greece. A time of gods, mortals… and Hercules, who isn’t quite either. But if he's not a god, how can he possibly save the world from Hades? It's one thing flexing those pecs, but going from zero to hero requires a different kind of strength. Get ready for a wise-cracking, column-shaking, underworld-rocking ride of adventure, self-discovery and love. In tunics. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, and co-choreography by Tanisha Scott, Disney’s Hercules delivers a thrilling night out at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane that leaves you ready to conquer anything.
Sat 18 Jul - Sat 18 Jul
13:30 - 16:00
Theatre Show • 6 years+ • £35.50
WC2B, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Humanity finds its power in THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND @sohoplace Spring 2026. Based on the international best-selling memoir, this bold and uplifting new musical tells the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba. Chiwetel Ejiofor, who wrote, directed, and starred in the 2019 film joins the West End production as Executive Producer. Adapted from William Kamkwamba’s memoir and Ejiofor’s film, this West End premiere transfers directly from Stratford-upon-Avon, directed by Lynette Linton (Shifters, Sweat, Intimate Apparel, Blues for an Alabama Sky), formerly Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, with book and lyrics by Richy Hughes (Superhero) and music and lyrics by Tim Sutton (Restless Natives, RSC’s The Merry Wives of Windsor). A celebration of human ingenuity and the courage to dream in the face of impossible odds, THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND is a powerful story where imagination brings hope for tomorrow. Humanity finds its power @sohoplace Spring 2026. What is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind about? In drought-stricken Malawi, a 13-year-old boy dreams of saving his village. Nobody believes he can – not his father, his friends, nor his community. As crops fail and hope runs dry, William finds inspiration in scraps of old machinery and a handful of library books. What he lacks in resources, he makes up for in determination, grit and imagination, and a windmill begins to take shape. Can William defy expectations and harness the power of the wind to bring energy, life, and hope to his people?
Sat 18 Jul - Sat 18 Jul
13:30 - 16:00
Theatre Show • 6 years+ • £35.40
W1D, Soho Place
Be Like Blippi
Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to The Arts at Marble Arch in the all-new BE LIKE BLIPPI Tour! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! This brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and surprises, featuring fan-favorite songs like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.” With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious together while singing, laughing, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery. For the BE LIKE BLIPPI Tour, the characters Blippi and Meekah will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the tour. What is BE LIKE BLIPPI about? The Be Like Blippi Tour invites you to break out your orange Blippi glasses and ignite that spark of curiosity that lives inside every single one of us and share in an unforgettable experience that encourages kids to… Be Like Blippi! About The Arts at Marble Arch Louis Hartshorn and Brian Hook are delighted to announce the Arts Theatre's new temporary home at Marble Arch - opening this summer. The new 550-seat semi-permanent theatre will feature a mixture of new productions and established smash-hit shows, to be announced imminently. The Arts at Marble Arch has a sweeping grandstand, a 17m-wide stage, and state of the art facilities. Tegan Summer Theatricals has joined HH Productions as co-founder of the venue, which has been designed by Reed Watts architects and is being built by OSMO Projects. Louis Hartshorn and Brian Hook are the custodians of the Arts Theatre, a 353-seat capacity venue in the beating heart of the West End which opened in 1927.
Mon 3 Aug - Sun 23 Aug
09:00 - 10:30
Theatre Show • 2-7 years • £24.00
W1H, The Arts at Marble Arch
A World Elsewhere
This Summer in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, we invite you to escape with us in A WORLD ELSEWHERE on an epic journey into the greatest world of all: the imagination. The Olivier-nominated team behind Rough Magic and Midsummer Mechanicals return with a celebration of the magical world of storytelling, bursting with music, laughter, friendship, and imagination. Funny, moving, and gloriously inventive, we invite audiences from 5 to 105 to join the adventure and revel in the worlds that are waiting to be told. What is A World Elsewhere about? Meet Cass, a boy with a heart bursting with stories. The world of his imagination has always been boundless. Inspired by his Grandma’s love of Shakespeare, Cass and his faithful band of imaginary friends have met heroes, faced villains, outwitted monsters, survived shipwrecks, and dived into adventures of every kind. But lately, things aren’t right. The stories are uninspiring, the adventures aren’t adventurous and there is a strange darkness creeping in. Something is changing in his elsewhere-world. What has to happen next… is a whole other story.
Sat 25 Jul - Sat 29 Aug
10:00 - 11:30
Theatre Show • 5 years+ • £18.00
SE1, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
As You Like It
Run wild and free in the muddy magic of the woods this summer with this euphoric new production of Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT in the Globe Theatre. Co‑directed by Sean Holmes (Romeo and Juliet, Pinocchio, Globe) and Charlie Josephine (Pinocchio, Globe, Cowbois, RSC/Royal Court), this bold new AS YOU LIKE IT pulses with lust, revelry, and live music. Join the party as the Globe stage becomes a forest festival of self‑discovery, where closed hearts open and love is limitless. What is As You Like It about? When the Duke’s court proves cold and cruel, Rosalind, Celia, and their friends escape into the Forest of Arden – a place alive with joy, music, and unexpected possibilities.
Fri 14 Aug - Fri 23 Oct
18:30 - 20:00
Theatre Show • 8 years+ • £6.00
SE1, Globe Theatre
Stick Man
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? This award-winning production, from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
Thu 3 Dec - Sun 3 Jan
10:30 - 11:30
Theatre Show • 3-8 years • £14.35
WC1H, Bloomsbury Theatre
Kids Live Show
Kids Show Live at The Magic Circle is a fun-filled, family-friendly magic show designed especially for children aged 4 and up. Hosted at the headquarters of the world’s most famous magic society, the one-hour show features one of our talented family entertainers and a show full of surprises, laughter and audience participation.
Sun 19 Jul - Sun 18 Oct
13:00 - 14:20
Theatre Show • 4 years+ • £16.50
NW1, The Magic Circle
