Family Shows in Washington DC

Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in Washington DC.

Updated: September 30, 2026
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Washington DC hosts 103 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $47 and averaging $158, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: October 6, 2026 at National Theatre - DC. Schedules updated as of September 30, 2026.

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Upcoming Shows
Oct 6
Next Show
$47
Lowest Price
$158
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Oct 6 · 7:30 PM · Washington, DC
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 103
  • Oct
    06
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Remaining: 27
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  • Oct
    07
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $144Avg. price ~ $228Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • Oct
    08
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 33
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $115Avg. price ~ $194Tickets Available: 41
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Kalabante
    CU Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage
    CU Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage
    location20901, 7995 Georgia Ave  Silver Spring, MDlocation20901, 7995 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $67Tickets Available: 113
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 84
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $96Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 77
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 194
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  • Oct
    13
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Tue
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
    Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
    Warner Theatre - DC • 1,847 seats
    Warner Theatre - DC
    location20004, 513 13th Street NW  Washington, DClocation20004, 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 433
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  • Nov
    22
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    HOLIDAY
    Weekend Event
    Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
    The Theater at MGM National Harbor • 3,000 seats
    The Theater at MGM National Harbor
    location20745, 101 MGM National Ave  Oxon Hill, MDlocation20745, 101 MGM National Ave Oxon Hill, MD, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 2243
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  • Nov
    25
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    HOLIDAY
    Best Value
    A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
    Lincoln Theatre - DC • 1,250 seats
    Lincoln Theatre - DC
    location20009, 1215 U St Nw  Washington, DClocation20009, 1215 U St Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 970
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  • Nov
    27
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Blippi Live
    Capital One Hall
    Capital One Hall
    location22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd.  Tysons Corner, VAlocation22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 1545
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  • Nov
    27
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Blippi Live
    Capital One Hall
    Capital One Hall
    location22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd.  Tysons Corner, VAlocation22102, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd. Tysons Corner, VA, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 1764
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    HOLIDAY
    Weekend Event
    A Very Maysa Christmas
    A Very Maysa Christmas
    Birchmere Music Hall
    Birchmere Music Hall
    location22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,  Alexandria, VAlocation22305, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, US
    From $104Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Dec
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $169Avg. price ~ $441Tickets Available: 125
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  • Dec
    17
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $142Avg. price ~ $402Tickets Available: 80
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  • Dec
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $375Tickets Available: 72
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  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $171Avg. price ~ $415Tickets Available: 129
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $201Avg. price ~ $523Tickets Available: 117
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  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $202Avg. price ~ $496Tickets Available: 66
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $458Tickets Available: 133
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  • Dec
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $114Avg. price ~ $369Tickets Available: 228
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hamilton
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $114Avg. price ~ $372Tickets Available: 205
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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.
Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 23, 2026
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Nov 27, 2026
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CU Cultural Arts Center - Mainstage
Silver Spring, MD
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 10, 2026
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Lincoln Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 25, 2026
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Apr 10, 2027
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The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Oxon Hill, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 22, 2026
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Warner Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Oct 13, 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 Washington DC?

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 Washington DC?

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 Washington DC?

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.