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A review about Kids Week.
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A review about Kids Week.
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Kids Week will be back: Children Go Free

Kids Week 2026 might be over, but we will be back before you know it so sign-up now to our Family Bulletin to be the first to know about Kids Week 2027. #KidsWeek

Kids Week allows one child aged 17 or under to go FREE with every full-price adult ticket – plus up to two more children at half price and there are no booking or transaction fees. It’s so popular that it no longer lasts just a week – it lasts all summer! Summer 2026 had over 50 shows taking part, so make sure to sign-up to our emails or search for Kids Week or KidsWeek for 2027.

Kids Week is our commitment to making theatre accessible for children and easy to attend for families. But you don’t have to wait until the summer as there is family theatre in London all year round.

Family Shows

Kids Week is all about introducing young people to London theatre. A child aged 17 or under goes FREE to any participating show when accompanied by an adult paying full price, and you can buy up to two extra children’s tickets at half price. What’s more, there are no booking or transaction fees to pay.

The Kids Week deal includes select performances between July and August (and sometimes even September). It used to run for just a week – hence the name – but has grown in popularity and now runs throughout the school summer holidays. Tickets will be on sale for 2027 nearer the time.

Browse the participating shows when they are shown on this page nearer summer 2027, filter by age guide, price, time of day or genre, then choose a performance marked as a Kids Week date. Your free child ticket and any half-price children’s tickets are applied when you book alongside a full-paying adult. You can book up to 10 Kids Week tickets per order, with no more than five adult tickets.

It really depends on the show, so be sure to check when you book – and there are no booking or transaction fees on KidsWeek tickets. In 2026, family-friendly options started from around £12–20 for shows like The Cat in the Hat, Dinosaur World Live! and Zog, through mid-range favourites such as Disney’s Hercules (from £41.66) and Wicked (from £46), up to premium productions like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Check back closer to the time for 2027 prices.

Kids Week welcomes children and young people aged 17 and under, and there’s a show to suit every age – from toddlers seeing theatre for the first time to teenagers ready for the full West End. Use the Age Guide filter above to narrow the list and check each show page for its specific age recommendation.

Theatre shows for toddlers and under-5s

For the youngest theatregoers, look for shorter shows (often under an hour) with familiar characters and gentle, interactive stories. In 2026, family favourites included The Gruffalo, Zog, The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Bluey’s Big Play. Age policies vary by show – some welcome babes-in-arms, while others set a minimum age – so always check the individual show page before booking.

Shows for primary-school children (ages 5–11)

Children of primary-school age enjoy adventure, comedy and stories they recognise. Great choices in 2026 included Horrible Histories, The Paddington Bear Experience, Disney’s Hercules and Disney’s The Lion King – all big on spectacle and easy to follow.

Shows for teenagers (ages 12–17)

Older children and teenagers can enjoy the full West End range, from epic musicals to gripping dramas. Popular picks in 2026 included Wicked, My Neighbour Totoro, The Hunger Games and Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Over 50 shows took part in 2026. This included familiar favourites such as Wicked, which was celebrating its 20th year in the West End.

There was also The Play That Goes Wrong, which just welcomed its unlucky-for-some 13th cast. Maybe next summer it will finally go right for them? We don’t think so. That’s not the only show from the popular Mischief group, as their spoof The Comedy About Spies joined Kids Week 2026 for its limited return to the West End.

Another show that celebrated a landmark is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, currently 9¾ years old. For Kids Week 2027 the show will be its evolved international one-part version.

Alongside firm favourites, we expect plenty of brand-new productions to make fresh memories with in 2027, like 2026 when we finally got to see the long-awaited stage version of The Hunger Games, based on Suzanne Collins’ phenomenally successful book series.

There really are too many shows to mention from 2026 and we can’t wait to share with you what Kids Week shows you can see in 2027. To be the first to know the Kids Week participating shows make sure to sign up to our Family Bulletin.

Yes. During Kids Week, some shows run free activities before or after the performance – from workshops to interactive experiences – so families can get even more from their trip. Look for shows with activities listed, and see our Kids Week Activities page for what’s on.