Most Popular Family Events in London
Sun 19 Apr 2026 - Sun 17 Jan 2027
Sun 19 Apr - Sun 13 Dec 2026
Sun 19 Apr 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Fri 17 Jul - Sun 6 Sep 2026
Sun 26 Apr - Fri 5 Jun 2026
The Lion King
Sunday 19 April - Sunday 13 December 2026
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
Sunday 19 April 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
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...
Matilda The Musical
Sunday 19 April 2026 - Sunday 17 January 2027
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
Sunday 19 April - Sunday 30 August 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...
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Sunday 19 - Thursday 30 April 2026
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...
Royal Opera House Behind the Scenes Tour
Sunday 19 April - Tuesday 30 June 2026
Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops. Join one of the expert guides and gain unique insight into the many secrets and spaces of the Royal Opera H...
Tea and Tour
Sunday 19 April - Sunday 28 June 2026
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea. ...
Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR
Monday 20 April - Monday 12 October 2026
Step into a world of infinite possibilities at DNA VR, the premier VR Arcade! With over 40 single and multiplayer games to choose from in an Arcade session, leave reality behind and immerse yourself in a whole host of thrilling adventures. ...
Tales from Acorn Wood
Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 April 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clo...
Thurrock Workshop Tour
Tuesday 21 April - Tuesday 30 June 2026
Explore the state-of-the-art Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre in Purfleet, Essex where expert scenic artists, carpenters and technicians transform design concepts into the spectacular sets and costumes seen on ...
Ballet of Lights - Sleeping Beauty
Sunday 26 April - Friday 5 June 2026
Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty. As dancers glide across the stage, their illuminated costumes create a dazzling display of colour and light, making every twirl and leap ...
Royal Opera House Family Sundays
Sunday 26 April - Sunday 14 June 2026
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...
Ministry of Science LIVE - Science Saved The World
Sunday 3 May 2026
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...
Diversity
Wednesday 6 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...
Strictly: The Professionals
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever. Take 11 world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band, and powerhouse vocalists. Add show-stoppin...
K-Pop All Stars Tribute
Friday 15 May 2026
Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage! From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today's biggest K-...
Annie
Saturday 23 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...
Space Station Earth
Sunday 31 May 2026
See through the eyes of an astronaut in this epic concert and visual experience The Bafta and Emmy-nominated composer Ilan Eshkeri joins forces with the European Space Agency for Space Station Earth - a dazzling audio-visual adventure...
Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark - Live In Concert
Sunday 7 June 2026
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert, featuring John Williams' GRAMMY® Award-winning score, will be performed live to the film. Williams has scored each Indy adventure, including the final installment of the...
Story-time with Little Supernovas - The Little Mermaid
Friday 19 June 2026
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...
Kaleidoscope Festival
Saturday 11 July 2026
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 ...
Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 July 2026
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. Spawned from Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, which sees the London born broadcaster talk to incredible peopl...
The Gruffalo
Friday 17 July - Sunday 6 September 2026
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...
Lenny Pearce - Baby Rave
Saturday 18 July 2026
Lenny Pearce, known for his innovative approach to dance music with Toddler Techno, is not just breaking the mold with his beats but also with his belief that parties aren't just for teens and adults. In a world where DJ culture often revol...
The Enormous Crocodile - The Musical
Wednesday 29 July - Saturday 22 August 2026
"For my lunch today I would like... a nice juicy little child!" He's greedy, he's grumptious, he's horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees... Only...
Bluey's Big Play
Thursday 30 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Saturday 1 August 2026
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...
