Family Shows in New Orleans

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

Updated: August 11, 2026
2 Venues

New Orleans hosts 37 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $51 and averaging $329, across venues throughout New Orleans, LA. Next up: August 28, 2026 at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. Schedules updated as of August 11, 2026.

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Upcoming Shows
Aug 28
Next Show
$51
Lowest Price
$329
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Bluey's Big Play
Aug 28 · 7:00 PM · New Orleans, LA
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 37
  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Bluey's Big Play
    Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts • 2243 seats
    Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
    location70116, 1419 Basin Street  New Orleans, LAlocation70116, 1419 Basin Street New Orleans, LA, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $329Tickets Available: 34
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    10:30 AM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts • 2243 seats
    Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
    location70116, 1419 Basin Street  New Orleans, LAlocation70116, 1419 Basin Street New Orleans, LA, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $285Tickets Available: 273
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts • 2243 seats
    Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
    location70116, 1419 Basin Street  New Orleans, LAlocation70116, 1419 Basin Street New Orleans, LA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 42
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  • Aug
    30
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts • 2243 seats
    Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
    location70116, 1419 Basin Street  New Orleans, LAlocation70116, 1419 Basin Street New Orleans, LA, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $296Tickets Available: 505
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  • Oct
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 821
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  • Oct
    22
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $504Tickets Available: 338
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  • Oct
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 1344
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $367Tickets Available: 465
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $336Tickets Available: 269
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Matt Fraser
    The Fillmore - New Orleans • 2200 seats
    The Fillmore - New Orleans
    location70130, 6 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $136Tickets Available: 1329
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $378Tickets Available: 415
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $385Tickets Available: 277
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $371Tickets Available: 740
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  • Oct
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 143
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  • Oct
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $272Tickets Available: 135
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  • Oct
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $487Tickets Available: 622
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $268Tickets Available: 201
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $515Tickets Available: 565
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $257Tickets Available: 208
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $260Tickets Available: 217
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  • Nov
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $262Tickets Available: 124
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  • Nov
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $494Tickets Available: 609
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  • Nov
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $272Tickets Available: 110
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  • Nov
    06
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
    Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
    location70112, 1111 Canal St.  New Orleans, LAlocation70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $405Tickets Available: 599
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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.
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Metairie, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 18, 2026
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Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 4
Next Show: Aug 28, 2026
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The Fillmore - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 24, 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 New Orleans?

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 New Orleans?

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 New Orleans?

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.