Family Shows in New York

Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in New York.

Updated: September 3, 2026
16 Venues

New York hosts 2,493 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $69 and averaging $313, across venues throughout New York, NY. Next up: September 3, 2026 at Richard Rodgers Theatre. Schedules updated as of September 3, 2026.

2,493
Upcoming Shows
Sep 3
Next Show
$69
Lowest Price
$313
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Hamilton
Sep 3 · 7:00 PM · New York, NY
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 2,494
  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    OFF-BROADWAY
    The Play That Goes Wrong
    New World Stages: Stage 4 • 350 seats
    New World Stages: Stage 4
    location10019, 340 West 50th Street  New York, NYlocation10019, 340 West 50th Street New York, NY, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 40
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  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BROADWAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    John Golden Theatre • 804 seats
    John Golden Theatre
    location10036, 252 W. 45th St.  New York, NYlocation10036, 252 W. 45th St. New York, NY, US
    From $84Avg. price ~ $280Tickets Available: 63
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  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BROADWAY
    Best Value
    MJ - The Musical
    Neil Simon Theatre • 1,445 seats
    Neil Simon Theatre
    location10019, 250 West 52nd Street  New York, NYlocation10019, 250 West 52nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $451Tickets Available: 123
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  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BROADWAY
    The Lion King
    Minskoff Theatre • 1,621 seats
    Minskoff Theatre
    location10036, 200 West 45th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 200 West 45th Street New York, NY, US
    From $105Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Available: 38
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  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BROADWAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Belasco Theatre - NY • 1,016 seats
    Belasco Theatre - NY
    location10036, 111 West 44th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 111 West 44th Street New York, NY, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $439Tickets Available: 87
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  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BROADWAY
    Hamilton
    Richard Rodgers Theatre • 1,319 seats
    Richard Rodgers Theatre
    location10036, 226 West 46th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 226 West 46th Street New York, NY, US
    From $172Avg. price ~ $3137 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BROADWAY
    Hadestown
    Walter Kerr Theatre • 975 seats
    Walter Kerr Theatre
    location10036, 219 W. 48th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 219 W. 48th Street New York, NY, US
    From $131Avg. price ~ $20521 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BROADWAY
    Aladdin
    New Amsterdam Theatre • 1,702 seats
    New Amsterdam Theatre
    location10036, 214 West 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 352
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  • Sep
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BROADWAY
    Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Lyric Theatre - New York • 1,938 seats
    Lyric Theatre - New York
    location10036, 213 W 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 213 W 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $146Avg. price ~ $893Tickets Available: 109
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BROADWAY
    Hadestown
    Walter Kerr Theatre • 975 seats
    Walter Kerr Theatre
    location10036, 219 W. 48th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 219 W. 48th Street New York, NY, US
    From $122Avg. price ~ $481Tickets Available: 45
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BROADWAY
    Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Lyric Theatre - New York • 1,938 seats
    Lyric Theatre - New York
    location10036, 213 W 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 213 W 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $122Avg. price ~ $716Tickets Available: 193
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    OFF-BROADWAY
    The Play That Goes Wrong
    New World Stages: Stage 4 • 350 seats
    New World Stages: Stage 4
    location10019, 340 West 50th Street  New York, NYlocation10019, 340 West 50th Street New York, NY, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $281Tickets Available: 72
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BROADWAY
    MJ - The Musical
    Neil Simon Theatre • 1,445 seats
    Neil Simon Theatre
    location10019, 250 West 52nd Street  New York, NYlocation10019, 250 West 52nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $128Avg. price ~ $451Tickets Available: 178
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BROADWAY
    Best Value
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Belasco Theatre - NY • 1,016 seats
    Belasco Theatre - NY
    location10036, 111 West 44th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 111 West 44th Street New York, NY, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $406Tickets Available: 139
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BROADWAY
    Aladdin
    New Amsterdam Theatre • 1,702 seats
    New Amsterdam Theatre
    location10036, 214 West 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 490
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BROADWAY
    The Lion King
    Minskoff Theatre • 1,621 seats
    Minskoff Theatre
    location10036, 200 West 45th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 200 West 45th Street New York, NY, US
    From $113Avg. price ~ $308Tickets Available: 142
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BROADWAY
    Hamilton
    Richard Rodgers Theatre • 1,319 seats
    Richard Rodgers Theatre
    location10036, 226 West 46th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 226 West 46th Street New York, NY, US
    From $256Avg. price ~ $787Tickets Available: 68
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  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BROADWAY
    Best Value
    Operation Mincemeat
    John Golden Theatre • 804 seats
    John Golden Theatre
    location10036, 252 W. 45th St.  New York, NYlocation10036, 252 W. 45th St. New York, NY, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $429Tickets Available: 137
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    Richard Rodgers Theatre • 1,319 seats
    Richard Rodgers Theatre
    location10036, 226 West 46th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 226 West 46th Street New York, NY, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $767Tickets Available: 81
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Belasco Theatre - NY • 1,016 seats
    Belasco Theatre - NY
    location10036, 111 West 44th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 111 West 44th Street New York, NY, US
    From $89Avg. price ~ $311Tickets Available: 273
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    OFF-BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    The Play That Goes Wrong
    New World Stages: Stage 4 • 350 seats
    New World Stages: Stage 4
    location10019, 340 West 50th Street  New York, NYlocation10019, 340 West 50th Street New York, NY, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $242Tickets Available: 117
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Aladdin
    New Amsterdam Theatre • 1,702 seats
    New Amsterdam Theatre
    location10036, 214 West 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Available: 480
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Lyric Theatre - New York • 1,938 seats
    Lyric Theatre - New York
    location10036, 213 W 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 213 W 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $105Avg. price ~ $858Tickets Available: 260
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Minskoff Theatre • 1,621 seats
    Minskoff Theatre
    location10036, 200 West 45th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 200 West 45th Street New York, NY, US
    From $115Avg. price ~ $374Tickets Available: 179
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.

Browse upcoming family-friendly productions, children's theatre performances, touring shows, educational entertainment, and seasonal events.

Family Shows by Category

Explore family entertainment for children and all ages.

🎭 Children's Theatre
Live stage productions designed for young audiences.
🎪 Circus Shows
Acrobatic performances, family spectacles, and touring productions.
✨ Magic Shows
Illusions, family entertainment, and interactive performances.
🎄 Holiday Shows
Seasonal productions and family celebrations.
🧸 Character Shows
Popular children's characters and family productions.
🎵 Musical Productions
Family musicals and musical theatre performances.
🎨 Educational Shows
Interactive performances combining learning and entertainment.
🎭 Touring Productions
National and international family entertainment events.

Family-Friendly Venues

Theatres and venues hosting family performances.
Adler Hall At The New York Society For Ethical Culture
New York, NY
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Sep 19, 2026
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Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 9
Next Show: Jan 14, 2027
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Beacon Theatre - NY
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 04, 2026
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Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 7
Next Show: Oct 04, 2026
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Caveat
New York, NY
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 16, 2026
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City Winery - New York City
New York, NY
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 20, 2026
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Dream Live at American Dream Mall
East Rutherford, NJ
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Nov 21, 2026
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Joyce Theater
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026
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Kings Theatre - NY
Brooklyn, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026
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Kupferberg Center for the Arts - Colden Auditorium
Flushing, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 25, 2026
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Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Bronx, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Oct 11, 2026
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
Next Show: Nov 08, 2026
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Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Sep 14, 2026
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Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 18
Next Show: Oct 04, 2026
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Radio City Music Hall
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 229
Next Show: Nov 04, 2026
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About Family Shows

Live entertainment for children and families.

Family shows include children's theatre, circus performances, magic acts, touring productions, seasonal events, musicals, educational performances, and live entertainment designed for children, parents, and multi-generational audiences.

Family Shows Overview

Family entertainment at a glance.

Category Examples
Children's Theatre Stage productions for young audiences
Circus Shows Acrobatic and touring family productions
Magic Shows Illusion and interactive performances
Family Musicals Musical theatre and family productions
Holiday Shows Seasonal and festive performances
Character Shows Children's entertainment productions
Educational Shows Learning-focused live entertainment
Touring Productions National and international touring shows

Family Shows FAQ

Answers to common questions about family shows, venues, tickets, and schedules.

What types of family shows are available in New York?

Family shows may include children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, family musicals, educational productions, and seasonal events.

Are family shows suitable for all ages?

Many family shows are designed for children and parents, though age recommendations may vary by production.

Where are family shows performed in New York?

Family shows are commonly presented at theatres, performing arts centers, arenas, convention centers, and entertainment venues.

Can I find family shows during school holidays?

Yes. Many venues schedule special family performances during holidays, weekends, and school breaks.

Are tickets required for family shows?

Most family performances require tickets, although some community and seasonal events may offer free admission.

How can I find upcoming family shows?

Browse the schedule by date, venue, category, or month to discover upcoming family entertainment.

Do touring family productions visit New York?

Many national and international family productions regularly tour major cities and regional venues.

How often is the family shows schedule updated?

Show schedules, venue information, and ticket availability are updated regularly throughout the year.