Family Shows in San Francisco

Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in San Francisco.

Updated: June 28, 2026
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Discover family shows in San Francisco, including children's theatre, touring productions, circus performances, magic shows, holiday events, puppetry, and live entertainment for all ages. Browse upcoming performances, venues, schedules, ticket options, and family-friendly events updated daily.

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Upcoming Shows
Jul 23
Next Show
$30
Lowest Price
$57
Average Price
Next Family Show:
An Evening of Illusion
Jul 23 · 7:30 PM · Oakland, CA
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 39
  • Jul
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MAGIC SHOWS
    An Evening of Illusion
    The Sound Room - Oakland
    The Sound Room - Oakland
    location94611, 3022 Broadway  Oakland, CAlocation94611, 3022 Broadway Oakland, CA, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $5716 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Pinocchio Kids Spectacular
    Herbst Theatre
    Herbst Theatre
    location94102, 401 Van Ness Avenue  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 401 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 46
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Pinocchio Kids Spectacular
    Herbst Theatre
    Herbst Theatre
    location94102, 401 Van Ness Avenue  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 401 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 71
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 410
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 408
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 444
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  • Sep
    27
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 433
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  • Sep
    27
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 434
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  • Oct
    15
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Thu
    Ice Show
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Oakland Arena • 20000 seats
    Oakland Arena
    location94621, 7000 Coliseum Way  Oakland, CAlocation94621, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 5788
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    Ice Show
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Oakland Arena • 20000 seats
    Oakland Arena
    location94621, 7000 Coliseum Way  Oakland, CAlocation94621, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 5683
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    Ice Show
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Oakland Arena • 20000 seats
    Oakland Arena
    location94621, 7000 Coliseum Way  Oakland, CAlocation94621, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 5453
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    Ice Show
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Oakland Arena • 20000 seats
    Oakland Arena
    location94621, 7000 Coliseum Way  Oakland, CAlocation94621, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 3356
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    Ice Show
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Oakland Arena • 20000 seats
    Oakland Arena
    location94621, 7000 Coliseum Way  Oakland, CAlocation94621, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA, US
    From $25Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 4637
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sun
    Ice Show
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Oakland Arena • 20000 seats
    Oakland Arena
    location94621, 7000 Coliseum Way  Oakland, CAlocation94621, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 5109
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    Ice Show
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Oakland Arena • 20000 seats
    Oakland Arena
    location94621, 7000 Coliseum Way  Oakland, CAlocation94621, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 5967
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  • Nov
    30
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Mon
    HOLIDAY
    A John Waters Christmas
    A John Waters Christmas
    The Great American Music Hall • 470 seats
    The Great American Music Hall
    location94109, 859 O'farrell Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94109, 859 O'farrell Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $10018 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Velveteen Rabbit
    Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
    Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
    location94103, 701 Mission Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94103, 701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $5120 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Velveteen Rabbit
    Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
    Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
    location94103, 701 Mission Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94103, 701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $5126 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hadestown
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $217Tickets Available: 1235
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  • Jan
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hadestown
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $243Tickets Available: 1359
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  • Jan
    09
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $111Avg. price ~ $247Tickets Available: 1026
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  • Jan
    09
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $109Avg. price ~ $260Tickets Available: 1289
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  • Jan
    10
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $258Tickets Available: 1046
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  • Jan
    10
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco • 700 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
    location94102, 1192 Market Street  San Francisco, CAlocation94102, 1192 Market Street San Francisco, CA, US
    From $88Avg. price ~ $226Tickets Available: 1146
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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.
Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026
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Curran Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Apr 01, 2073
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Herbst Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Sep 19, 2026
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Oakland Arena
Oakland, CA
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 7
Next Show: Oct 15, 2026
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Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Sep 26, 2026
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The Great American Music Hall
San Francisco, CA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 30, 2026
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The Masonic - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 11, 2075
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The Sound Room - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Jul 23, 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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco?

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.