Most Popular Family Events in London
Sat 4 Apr 2026 - Sun 17 Jan 2027
Sat 4 Apr - Sun 13 Dec 2026
Sat 4 Apr 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Fri 17 Jul - Sun 6 Sep 2026
Thu 9 Apr - Sun 10 May 2026
Paddington The Musical
Saturday 4 April 2026 - Sunday 30 May 2027
Paddington is packing his suitcase and journeying to the West End for his biggest adventure yet! Swapping Windsor Gardens for the Savoy Theatre, the little bear with a hard stare, will be treading the boards from 1st November 2025. Book you...
Back to the Future The Musical
Saturday 4 - Sunday 12 April 2026
WINNER BEST NEW MUSICAL Olivier Awards 2022 | WhatsOnStage Awards 2022 | Broadway World Awards 2022 Great Scott! It's time for "perfect musical escapism" (Metro) with the multi-award winning Back to the Future the Musical. The 1985 blockbus...
The Lion King
Saturday 4 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
Saturday 4 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
Saturday 4 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
Saturday 4 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...
Royal Opera House Behind the Scenes Tour
Saturday 4 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...
Taste Film presents Matilda (PG)
Saturday 4 - Saturday 18 April 2026
Ever felt a little bit different? Step straight back into the 90s into the wonderfully mischievous world of Matilda, where good triumphs over evil, magic feels possible, and chocolate cake is sweeter than revenge. This limited-edition imme...
The Boy at the Back of The Class
Tuesday 7 - Sunday 12 April 2026
A Children's Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre production After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion. There ...
Thurrock Workshop Tour
Tuesday 7 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 ...
Bluey's Big Play
Wednesday 8 - Sunday 12 April 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...
Diversity
Thursday 9 - Saturday 11 April 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...
Tea and Tour
Friday 10 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. ...
Royal Opera House Family Sundays
Sunday 12 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...
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...
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 Come Dancing - 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...
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...
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...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Monday 22 June - Saturday 5 September 2026
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...
Malory Towers
Tuesday 30 June - Saturday 4 July 2026
Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately, she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school pla...
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 ...
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...
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...
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Sunday 4 October 2026
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...
Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
Saturday 17 October 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual jo...
West End Magic
Saturday 17 October 2026
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...
Gladiators Live
Saturday 7 November - Sunday 20 December 2026
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...
Stick Man
Thursday 3 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
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 t...
