FAMILY EVENTS IN LONDON
FAMILY EVENTS IN LONDON
Most Popular Family Events in London
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's Wells
Wed 20 Aug - Sun 7 Sep 2025
Back to the Future The Musical
Adelphi Theatre
Thu 24 Apr 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's Wells
Wed 20 Aug - Sun 7 Sep 2025
Back to the Future The Musical
Adelphi Theatre
Thu 24 Apr 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Back to the Future The Musical
Adelphi Theatre, London
Thursday 24 April 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
WINNER BEST NEW MUSICAL Olivier Awards 2022 | WhatsonStage Awards 2022 | Broadway World Awards 2022 Welcome to Hill Valley! Take an electrifying ride back in time as the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London's W...The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre, London
Thursday 24 April - Sunday 26 October 2025
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical Based on the Disney animated film, The Lion King premiered on Broadway in 1997 and The Lion King London opened in...Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
Thursday 24 April 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Wicked the Musical the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is "the must-see wonder of the West End" (Andrew Pierce, LBC Radio). Based on the best‐selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously...English National Ballet - My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Peacock Theatre, London
Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 April 2025
A first introduction to the magical world of ballet from English National Ballet. Experience the thrill of the world's most famous ballet with your little ones, in this specially adapted version for children aged three upwards. The magician...Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre, London
Thursday 24 April 2025 - Sunday 24 May 2026
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
Thursday 24 April 2025 - Sunday 29 March 2026
Discover your spirit with the epic return of the Royal Shakespeare Company's My Neighbour Totoro, the acclaimed staging of the celebrated 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki. My Neighbour Totoro is a captivating coming-of-age ta...Royal Opera House Family Sundays
Royal Opera House, London
Sunday 27 April - Sunday 6 July 2025
Discover opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family. Family Sundays are a great way to explore the Royal Opera House, its artists and the world of opera and ballet in a fun relaxed environ...Basil Brush Family Fun Show
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Saturday 3 May 2025
Fresh from appearances on CBBC's Crackerjack, Britain's most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in show for all the family specially written for the live stage and packed with fun and excitement. Join Basi...Bing's Birthday
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Tuesday 6 - Wednesday 7 May 2025
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing's Birthday!It's Bing's birthday and everyone is very excited! Things won't always go ...Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 May 2025
So it's time to prepare yourselves for an amazing show with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and eve...Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 May 2025
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage! From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about t...Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Friday 9 May 2025
Direct from London's West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK's favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join the presenters as they dive deep into the w...Story-time with Little Supernovas - The Fisherman & His Wife
Lyceum Theatre, London
Friday 9 May 2025
Join Little Supernovas and venture into the sea to find magical wish-granting fish! The fisherman and his wife have many things they would like to wish for and their wishes keep getting bigger and bigger - will all their wishes be granted? ...Story-time with Little Supernovas - The Fisherman & His Wife
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Friday 16 May 2025
Join Little Supernovas and venture into the sea to find magical wish-granting fish! The fisherman and his wife have many things they would like to wish for and their wishes keep getting bigger and bigger - will all their wishes be granted? ...Twirling Toddlers with Little Supernovas
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Friday 16 May - Friday 4 July 2025
Join Richmond Theatre and Little Supernovas for their brand new Twirling Toddlers dance class! Watch your little one find their feet as they discover more about their own movement and physical development, inspired by story-telling and musi...
Work In Theatre Course
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Have you ever thought about working in theatre? Do you know how varied the roles are in theatre, and what it takes to work in this industry? ATG's Creative Learning Work in Theatre course will give you an insight into all the different rol...Northern Ballet - Hansel & Gretel
Royal Opera House, London
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 May 2025
Northern Ballet reimagine this classic story in a delectable treat for all the family, a perfect way to introduce children to the world of ballet. Hansel and Gretel take a walk through the woods, unaware of the damage they leave behind. ...Catch a Sea Star
Royal Opera House, London
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 June 2025
Seaglass Arts have created an interactive multisensory chamber opera for babies and young toddlers up to 2 1/2 years of age. Join us in an enchanting world where sparkling stars are reflected on the ocean floor, and the waves sing with the...Story-time with Little Supernovas - The Little Mermaid
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Friday 13 June 2025
Join Little Supernovas for a fun retelling of the popular fairytale The Little Mermaid! The Little Mermaid falls in love with a human Prince and makes a deal with a Seawitch to swap her tail for legs - will they get their happily ever after...Story-time with Little Supernovas - The Little Mermaid
Lyceum Theatre, London
Friday 20 June 2025
Join Little Supernovas for a fun retelling of the popular fairytale The Little Mermaid! The Little Mermaid falls in love with a human Prince and makes a deal with a Seawitch to swap her tail for legs - will they get their happily ever after...English National Ballet - Sleeping Beauty
Royal Albert Hall, London
Wednesday 25 - Saturday 28 June 2025
For wonder and enchantment, look no further than this classic fairy tale ballet: Kenneth MacMillan's The Sleeping Beauty will leave you spellbound. Experience all that is grand, gleaming and gorgeous with English National Ballet in this stu...Ballet of Lights - Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show
Shaw Theatre, London
Friday 27 June 2025
Experience Peter Pan reimagined with Ballet of Lights. Six local dancers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and colour. Join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children on a magical journey t...BE.Dance Summer Show
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Saturday 28 June 2025
Each year South West London dance school BE. Dance students spend the summer term working hard towards the annual summer show, giving each student the opportunity to perform a choreographed routine on stage to a large audience of friends an...London Children’s Ballet - Ella's Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella
Peacock Theatre, London
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July 2025
a brand-new production based on an original story by Shirley Hughes. London Children's Ballet presents an exciting brand-new production of Cinderella based on an original story by Shirley Hughes, the much-loved author illustrator, most...Story-time with Little Supernovas - Hare & The Tortoise
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Friday 4 July 2025
Join Little Supernovas as they tell the fable of a race between a tortoise and a hare...PAW Patrol Live
OVO Arena Wembley, London
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 July 2025
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure." This action-packed, music-filled production is based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainme...Story-time with Little Supernovas - Hare & The Tortoise
Lyceum Theatre, London
Thursday 10 July 2025
Join Little Supernovas as they tell the fable of a race between a tortoise and a hare...Kaleidoscope Festival
Alexandra Palace, London
Saturday 12 July 2025
A summer celebration in the capital like no other. Kaleidoscope is London's highest festival, set atop a hill within 196 acres of parkland offering the best panoramic views across the city. As well as incredible live music, mesmerising ...RBO Youth Opera Company - The Wish Thief
Royal Opera House, London
Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 July 2025
RBO Youth Opera Company - Royal Ballet and Opera's in-house children's chorus of 9 to 13 year olds - perform a new opera by composer Leighton Jones and librettist Jonathan Ainscough. You live in a perfect town, with a perfect leader and per...The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
Monday 14 July - Sunday 7 September 2025
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. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it p...
The Smeds and The Smoos
Lyric Theatre, London
Thursday 17 July - Sunday 7 September 2025
Tall Stories presents The Smeds and the Smoos. Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far off planet, Smeds and Smoos can't be friends. So when a young Smed and Sm...101 Dalmatians
Eventim Apollo, London
Friday 18 July - Saturday 30 August 2025
Following a smash-hit tour, the beloved classic, 101 Dalmatians is heading to the Eventim Apollo next Summer for a limited run. With impressive choreography, enchanting puppetry, and music that will have you humming along, it promises to ca...Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain: The Best Bits
Apollo Theatre, London
Thursday 31 July - Sunday 31 August 2025
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 best of Barmy Britain! Can you beat battling Boudicca? Will King John be a martyr for...War Horse
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Tuesday 5 - Saturday 16 August 2025
The Global Phenomenon Returns. The National Theatre's acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon ...Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Sunday 17 August 2025
Get ready for a brilliant live experience as Tom Gates and his world of doodles, music, and laughs hit the stage in 2025! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon and the hit TV show, the Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show brings alive the ill...The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's Wells, London
Wednesday 20 August - Sunday 7 September 2025
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. ...Riverdance
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 September 2025
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreograp...Riverdance
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Saturday 20 - Tuesday 23 September 2025
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreograp...West End Magic
Leicester Square Theatre, London
Saturday 18 October 2025
London's longest-running theatre magic show, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre, presents some of the most exciting names in magic & variety in the UK. An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and...The Night Sky Show
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Sunday 19 October 2025
Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard an...Kidz Bop
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Sunday 26 October 2025
Make memories that will last a lifetime at the ultimate pop concert for kids, and their grown-ups too! Sing and dance along as the KIDZ BOP Kids perform your favorite songs like "Espresso," "greedy," "Lil Boo Thang," "Dance The Night,"...Slava's Snow Show
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Wednesday 5 - Sunday 9 November 2025
ON SALE SOON - JOIN OUR FREE MAILING LIST TO RECEIVE A REMINDER!Slava's Snowshow promises a breath-taking multisensory delight in a joyous dream-like world which will touch both your heart and funny bone!The multi award-winning internationa...Ballet Shoes
National Theatre, London
Monday 17 November 2025 - Saturday 21 February 2026
The bestselling book revitalised for the stage In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters - Pauline, Petrova and Posy - are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes and guid...Let's All Dance Ballet Company - Hansel and Gretel
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 November 2025
Combining charm, suspense and fantasy in a beautifully choreographed production, the award winning Let's All Dance ballet company treats the whole family once again with this captivating new ballet, adapted from the original Brothers Grimm ...The Snowman
Peacock Theatre, London
Saturday 22 November 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
An enchanting introduction to dance for the whole family, this winter family favourite is the heartwarming tale of a boy, and a snowman who comes to life. Back for its 28th year in 2025, Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of The Sn...
Gladiators Live
OVO Arena Wembley, London
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 November 2025
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a spe...Dickens Theatre Company - A Christmas Carol
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Monday 1 - Saturday 6 December 2025
Dickens Theatre Company present their joyously authentic staging of this Victorian classic. Two of Dickens' closest theatrical companions find themselves trapped in the footlights glare. With the rest of the cast stuck on a train, actress F...Robin Hood
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Get ready for an adventure like no other as Ashley Banjo & Diversity take over Sherwood Forest in this year's must-see show, Robin Hood! Join the most heroic outlaw of them all as the arrow-shooting hero Robin Hood and his trusty band of Me...A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Apollo Theatre, London
Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 25 January 2026
GOD BLESS HELP US, EVERYONE The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into the Lowry pri...Cinderella
Richmond Theatre, Richmond
Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
You shall go to the ball in Christmas 2025 with the spectacular family pantomime, Cinderella! Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients Richmond audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beau...Riverdance
