Family Shows in Cincinnati

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

Updated: October 7, 2026
4 Venues

Cincinnati hosts 74 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $23 and averaging $28, across venues throughout Cincinnati, OH. Next up: November 8, 2026 at Bogarts. Schedules updated as of October 7, 2026.

74
Upcoming Shows
Nov 8
Next Show
$23
Lowest Price
$28
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Golden! A K-Pop Kids Party
Nov 8 · 10:30 AM · Cincinnati, OH
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 74
  • Nov
    08
    2026
    10:30 AM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Golden! A K-Pop Kids Party
    Bogarts • 1,500 seats
    Bogarts
    location2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219location2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
    From $23Avg. price ~ $28Tickets Available: 54
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    THEATRE
    High Demand
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $72Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 418
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    THEATRE
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $72Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Available: 576
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Heritage Bank Center • 17,556 seats
    Heritage Bank Center
    location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $31Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Available: 2173
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    THEATRE
    High Demand
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $70Avg. price ~ $217Tickets Available: 604
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    10:30 AM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Heritage Bank Center • 17,556 seats
    Heritage Bank Center
    location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $32Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 1856
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $75Avg. price ~ $233Tickets Available: 619
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Heritage Bank Center • 17,556 seats
    Heritage Bank Center
    location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $33Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 2392
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $75Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 723
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Heritage Bank Center • 17,556 seats
    Heritage Bank Center
    location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $31Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 2456
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $72Avg. price ~ $231Tickets Available: 696
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    10:30 AM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Heritage Bank Center • 17,556 seats
    Heritage Bank Center
    location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $33Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 2512
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $75Avg. price ~ $226Tickets Available: 717
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Heritage Bank Center • 17,556 seats
    Heritage Bank Center
    location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $38Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 2473
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    THEATRE
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $75Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Available: 655
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $72Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 687
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    THEATRE
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $72Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Available: 669
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    THEATRE
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $72Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Available: 659
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    THEATRE
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $72Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 667
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    HOLIDAY
    A John Waters Christmas
    Ludlow Garage
    Ludlow Garage
    location342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220location342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220
    From $65Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 100
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $75Avg. price ~ $220Tickets Available: 710
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $75Avg. price ~ $224Tickets Available: 774
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $75Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 758
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    13
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    THEATRE
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202location650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    From $80Avg. price ~ $224Tickets Available: 652
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.
Golden! A K-Pop Kids Party
Golden! A K-Pop Kids Party
CHILDREN / FAMILY
2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Upcoming Family Shows: 8
Next Show: Nov 08, 2026 10:30 AM
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Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
Cirque du Soleil
650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Upcoming Family Shows: 155
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
CIRCUS
100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Upcoming Family Shows: 52
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
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A John Waters Christmas
A John Waters Christmas
HOLIDAY
342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220
Upcoming Family Shows: 16
Next Show: Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
CHILDREN / FAMILY
317 East 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Upcoming Family Shows: 37
Next Show: Mar 20, 2027 2:00 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.
🎪 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.
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 08, 2026
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Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026
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Ludlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 11, 2026
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Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 18
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026
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Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Mar 20, 2027
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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 Cincinnati?

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 Cincinnati?

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 Cincinnati?

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.