Family Shows in Washington DC
Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in Washington DC.
- Updated: November 9, 2026
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Washington DC, DC, offers a variety of family-friendly entertainment, from children's theatre and circus acts to magic shows, puppetry, and live stage performances. Find upcoming family shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.
- 103 Upcoming Shows
- Nov 22 Next Show
- $23 Lowest Price
- $360 Average Price
- Next Family Show:
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
- Nov 22 · 8:00 PM · The Theater at MGM National Harbor · Oxon Hill, MD
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Family Shows by Dates
Find family shows by date, venue, performance type, and upcoming schedule.Family Shows Calendar — Updated Daily
Family Shows Schedule 2026
Upcoming family performances updated daily.Upcoming Family Shows: 103
- Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 PM Sun — HOLIDAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at The Theater at MGM National Harbor • 3,000 seats,
101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. From $55, Avg. price ~ $142, Tickets Available: 2529, VIP Packages. View Tickets - Nov 25, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — HOLIDAY, Best Value: A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage at Lincoln Theatre - DC • 1,250 seats, 1215 U St Nw, Washington, DC 20009. From $50, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 551. View Tickets
- Nov 27, 2026, 2:00 PM Fri — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Best Value: Blippi Live at Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA 22102. From $52, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Available: 1319. View Tickets
- Nov 27, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Best Value: Blippi Live at Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA 22102. From $52, Avg. price ~ $124, Tickets Available: 1629. View Tickets
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — HOLIDAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: A Very Maysa Christmas at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA 22305. From $101, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
- Dec 16, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $294, Avg. price ~ $670, Tickets Available: 42. View Tickets
- Dec 17, 2026, 1:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $133, Avg. price ~ $679, Tickets Available: 37. View Tickets
- Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $221, Avg. price ~ $740, Tickets Remaining: 28. View Tickets
- Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $321, Avg. price ~ $673, Tickets Available: 49. View Tickets
- Dec 19, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $416, Avg. price ~ $811, Tickets Available: 45. View Tickets
- Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $272, Avg. price ~ $785, Tickets Available: 45. View Tickets
- Dec 20, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $265, Avg. price ~ $604, Tickets Available: 52. View Tickets
- Dec 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $183, Avg. price ~ $488, Tickets Available: 77. View Tickets
- Dec 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $196, Avg. price ~ $483, Tickets Available: 83. View Tickets
- Dec 22, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — HOLIDAY: A John Waters Christmas at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA 22305. From $77, Avg. price ~ $505, Tickets Remaining: 28. View Tickets
- Dec 23, 2026, 1:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $161, Avg. price ~ $526, Tickets Available: 53. View Tickets
- Dec 23, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — HOLIDAY: A Soulful Christmas: Motown and Beyond at Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007. From $73, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Remaining: 14. View Tickets
- Dec 23, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $149, Avg. price ~ $376, Tickets Available: 140. View Tickets
- Dec 23, 2026, 9:30 PM Wed — HOLIDAY: A Soulful Christmas: Motown and Beyond at Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007. From $73, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Remaining: 14. View Tickets
- Dec 24, 2026, 1:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $142, Avg. price ~ $424, Tickets Available: 88. View Tickets
- Dec 26, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $142, Avg. price ~ $439, Tickets Available: 206. View Tickets
- Dec 26, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $134, Avg. price ~ $363, Tickets Available: 240. View Tickets
- Dec 26, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — HOLIDAY, Weekend Event: Voices of Motown Christmas at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA 22305. From $62, Avg. price ~ $74, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets
- Dec 27, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Hamilton at National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004. From $161, Avg. price ~ $442, Tickets Available: 178. View Tickets
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Featured Shows for Kids
Popular family performances and live entertainment.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
HOLIDAY101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Upcoming Family Shows: 81
Next Show: Nov 22, 2026 8:00 PM
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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
HOLIDAY1215 U St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Upcoming Family Shows: 21
Next Show: Nov 25, 2026 8:00 PM
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Blippi Live
CHILDREN / FAMILY7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Upcoming Family Shows: 14
Next Show: Nov 27, 2026 2:00 PM
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Maysa
HOLIDAY3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA 22305
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026 7:30 PM
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A John Waters Christmas
HOLIDAY3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA 22305
Upcoming Family Shows: 16
Next Show: Dec 22, 2026 7:30 PM
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A Soulful Christmas: Motown and Beyond
HOLIDAY1073 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 23, 2026 7:00 PM
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Voices of MoTown Christmas
HOLIDAY3701 Mt. Vernon Ave,, Alexandria, VA 22305
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 26, 2026 7:30 PM
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Omnium Circus
CIRCUS513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Jan 23, 2027 2:00 PM
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Cirque Alice
CIRCUS7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Upcoming Family Shows: 63
Next Show: Feb 17, 2027 7:30 PM
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Jordan, Jesse, Go!
CHILDREN / FAMILY740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Mar 05, 2027 7:00 PM
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The Amazing Max
MAGIC SHOWS1234 Ingleside Ave, Mclean, VA 22101
Upcoming Family Shows: 4
Next Show: Mar 25, 2027 2:00 PM
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Wild Kratts - Live
CHILDREN / FAMILY513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Family Shows: 27
Next Show: Apr 03, 2027 1:00 PM
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Dog Man - The Musical
CHILDREN / FAMILY513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Family Shows: 21
Next Show: Apr 09, 2027 6:30 PM
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Bill Blagg
MAGIC SHOWS51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Upcoming Family Shows: 12
Next Show: Apr 10, 2027 1:00 PM
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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.
Live stage productions designed for young audiences.
🎪 Circus Shows
Acrobatic performances, family spectacles, and touring productions.
Acrobatic performances, family spectacles, and touring productions.
✨ Magic Shows
Illusions, family entertainment, and interactive performances.
Illusions, family entertainment, and interactive performances.
🎄 Holiday Shows
Seasonal productions and family celebrations.
Seasonal productions and family celebrations.
🧸 Character Shows
Popular children's characters and family productions.
Popular children's characters and family productions.
🎵 Musical Productions
Family musicals and musical theatre performances.
Family musicals and musical theatre performances.
🎨 Educational Shows
Interactive performances combining learning and entertainment.
Interactive performances combining learning and entertainment.
🎭 Touring Productions
National and international family entertainment events.
National and international family entertainment events.
Family-Friendly Venues
Theatres and venues hosting family performances.
Alden Theatre
Mclean, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 4
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Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria, VA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
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Blues Alley
Washington, DC
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
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Lincoln Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
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The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Oxon Hill, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
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Union Stage - DC
Washington, DC
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
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Warner Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
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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 |