22 Upcoming Theatre Shows & Concerts for Families and Kids in Singapore [2026]



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Here's a list of upcoming theatre shows, musicals, and music concerts for families and kids of all ages to enjoy together! 

*Updated: Feb 2026

Despite what is said about Singapore's art scene, there are plenty of kids friendly theatre shows, musicals and concerts happening across Singapore. We have seen plenty of family-friendly theatre festivals, Disney productions, Broadway hits and more happen regularly across the year!

Here's a list of kids' theatre shows to look out for! Bookmark this page to be updated on the latest family-friendly theatre shows in Singapore!

Featured Shows and Concerts

Singapore Symphony Concerts for Families 2025–2026 – Music Adventures for All Ages!

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to introduce your little ones to classical music? The Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Family Concerts offer delightful, age-appropriate performances that blend storytelling, live visuals, and timeless classical works—perfect for families.

Here are the upcoming family concerts in 2025 and 2026 that you and your family can look forward to!

Recommended for children aged 5 and above, Young Spacefarer’s Guide to the Orchestra (6 Sep 2025, Esplanade Concert Hall) takes families on a symphonic space journey, featuring engaging storytelling, vibrant visuals, and familiar works by composers, Tchaikovsky, John Williams and more, including Britten’s A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra—a great introduction to orchestral instruments and a fun, beginner-friendly way to explore the sounds of the orchestra.

Additionally, celebrate Halloween at the Temasek Foundation × SSO: Halloween Spooktacular! (1–2 Nov 2025, Victoria Concert Hall), a delightfully eerie concert filled with mysterious melodies, spooky fun, and lots of laughs! Hosted by the entertaining Alasdair Malloy and conducted by SSO’s Associate Conductor Rodolfo BarraĂ©z, this festive programme adds a musical twist to the season—costumes are welcome!

Meanwhile, Wild Symphony (21–22 Mar 2026, Victoria Concert Hall) brings #1 New York Times bestselling author, Dan Brown’s children’s book to life with Maestro Mouse and friends. This multimedia concert combines orchestral music, narration, playful poetry, and animated visuals in a heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery that the whole family will enjoy.

At SSO Organ Series: Fairy Tales & Fantasy (6 Jun 2026, Victoria Concert Hall), international keyboard duo Scott Brothers Duo (Jonathan & Tom Scott) will perform a fun-filled concert of duos for piano and organ for everyone in the family. This organ concert presented by the Singapore Symphony will feature thrilling music accompanied by Tom Scott’s captivating animations, including Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and much more!

For our younger ones aged 6 and under, we highly recommend the ever-popular SSO Babies’ Proms (13–14 Sep 2025, Victoria Concert Hall)—an ideal first concert experience for little ones! Presented by the energetic Uncle Bill, this relaxed, interactive show invites young children to move and dance freely to the music.

Whether it’s your child’s first taste of classical music or just a fun day out, the SSO Family Concerts promise lasting memories and magical musical moments. Specially curated for families, these performances are entertaining and educational, featuring accessible classical pieces, captivating visuals, and lively storytelling that will keep young audiences fully immersed and eyes glued to the stage! So, mark your calendars for a time of joyful family bonding and musical discovery with the Singapore Symphony!

Arrive early for pre-show fun, including an organ exhibition and demonstration at SSO Organ Series: Fairy Tales & Fantasy, or the Instrument Petting Zoo at Concerts for Children and Babies’ Proms, where kids can try the harp, cello, trumpet, and more! 

Tickets start from $20, with family packages available for selected concerts. Public sale is now open! Book your tickets here.

More Shows and Concerts

1. BURP - Esplanade PLAYtime! Series

Venue: Esplanade Theatre Studio
Dates: 30 Jan - 15 Feb 2026
Admission: $23

Get ready for BURP, a tale about a man who loves collecting sounds in special jars, each one a doorway to a special memory or feeling. Every day, he picks a few sound jars and plays them on his Incredible Sound Machine, transporting him back to extraordinary moments in time.

But one day, something strange happens—a mighty burp ripples through his entire body, a vibration so powerful that he just has to collect it before it escapes!

Will the man be quick enough to trap Burp in his sound jar or will Burp give him the slip? Join in on an extraordinary game of chase between the elusive Burp and the Sound Collector.

2. The Koala Who Could

Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 6 - 8 Feb 2026
Admission: $42 - $72

The Koala Who Could is an empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not. "In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the  sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free ... A Koala called  Kevin clung to a tree."

Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends kangaroo and wombat in an Australian Outback adventure, as they learn that “life can be great when you try something  new!"

Based on the award-winning book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field published by Hachette  Children’s Group, this brand-new adaptation for stage is directed by Emma Earle (Oi Frog &  Friends!), with music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside).

3. Cirque du Soleil KOOZA

Venue: Bayfront Event Space
Dates: 6 - 22 Feb 2026
Admission: $98 - $378

A dazzling Journey into acrobatics, laughs and human connection! KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque, celebrating audacious acrobatic prowess and bold slapstick comedy. The action-packed spectacle is a breathtaking tribute to physical artistry and expression of the human body. Transported by our mischievous Trickster to an exotic yet zany kingdom, the show takes audiences into an emotional ride the adventurous self-discovery fo the innocent. KOOZA is filled with many surprises and funny characters from the King, the clowns amongst others.

The show explores the themes of identity, duality, and recognition. Inspired by the Sanskrit word “koza” which means “box” or “treasure”, KOOZA is the concept of a circus in box – a dazzling production that blends heart-stopping acrobatics, bold visual design, and timeless humor in perfect harmony.

4. Numberblocks - A Family Musical

Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 7 - 8 Feb 2026
Admission: $48 - $147

The educational children’s programme Numberblocks - A Family Musical, created by the UK’s BBC, has now been re-imagined as a vibrant family musical, and Singapore audiences will be able to experience it live for the first time. 

Based on the globally popular animated series broadcast via BBC’s CBeebies and streamed internationally on Netflix, Numberblocks personifies numbers through colourful, playful characters. With its vivid visual storytelling, catchy songs, and fun narratives, the series helps children grasp fundamental mathematics concepts naturally and enjoyably. Its official YouTube channel has amassed over 10 million subscribers, with total views approaching 10 billion, underscoring the worldwide acclaim and enduring appeal of the franchise.

Following its world premiere in South Korea, the musical opened to strong acclaim, securing the number one ranking in ticket sales for children’s and family performances. With its unique blend of education and entertainment, Numberblocks - A Family Musical is perfectly suited to Singapore families who value meaningful, enriching experiences for their children.

Numberblocks - A Family Musical promises a magical journey where learning and play unite, helping children explore the world of numbers like never before, live on stage.

5. The 91-Storey Treehouse

Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 12 - 15 Feb 2026
Admission: $42 - $72

In The 91-Storey Treehouse, Andy and Terry's Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It's now more fantastically  dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider!

But Andy, Terry and Jill have no idea they're about to face their biggest challenge ever! Mr Big Nose has sent his grandchildren to the Treehouse, and they don't want to just sit quietly. Can Andy, Terry & Jill master this extreme babysitting challenge? What does mysterious fortune teller Madam Know-It-All really want? And will the Big Red BuRon really destroy the world?

The team behind the 13-, 26-, 52- and 78-Storey Treehouses Live on Stage return with a fantastical trip through this wild, weird and wonderful world for children 6-12 and their adults. Just beware of the Fortune Teller


6. Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 19 - 22 Feb 2026
Admission: $42 - $72

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book follows Charlie who loves reading! Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her  that reading is fun? Perhaps if she reads a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about  Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight


Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and  enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book


7. Red Riding Hood

Venue: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice, Funan
Dates: 28 Feb - 15 Mar 2026
Admission: $35 - $45

Little Red is about to embark on an adventure! Tasked by her father to deliver some delicious home-cooked food to Granny, she dons her red hood, loads the tingkat into her bicycle basket, and cycles to Granny’s house on her own.  

As she navigates the streets and void decks of Woodlands, she draws the attention of a cunning Wolf, who befriends her even as they plot to trick their way into Granny’s flat.  

What happens when Little Red finally arrives at her grandmother’s house and notices that Granny isn’t quite herself? Will she be able to outsmart the cunning Wolf and deliver her tingkat safely? Or will Little Red fall into the trap of being too trusting of strangers?  

Full of humour, Singaporean flavour, and catchy original songs, Wild Rice’s adaptation of Red Riding Hood puts a fresh, interactive spin on the classic fairytale. Perfect for the young and the young at heart, this show celebrates the bravery, independence, and quick thinking that help us find our way in a world full of danger.

8. PAW Patrolℱ Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure.”

Venue: Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 11 - 15 Mar 2026
Admission: $58 - $148

PAW Patrol Live! sails into town with The Great Pirate Adventure this March school holidays.

It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Mayor Goodway is preparing for a grand celebration. But before the festivities can begin, Ryder and his team of heroic pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. In the process, they uncover a secret pirate treasure map!

The PAW Patrol set out over land and sea to track down the treasure for Mayor Goodway’s celebration before the mischievous Mayor Humdinger can get to it first. This live stage show calls for all paws on deck in a thrilling quest filled with teamwork, adventure, and plenty of tail-wagging fun for the whole family.

Special BYKidO Promo: Get 4 x A Reserve Tickets at just $250 (U.P. $352). Applicable for the shows on Wed, Thurs and Sun at 7pm only. Click here to get your tickets now. 

9. A Dream of Red Mansions by National Ballet of China

Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Dates: 12 - 15 Mar 2026
Admission: $88 - $388

JUST LIVE proudly presents A Dream of Red Mansions, performed by the internationally acclaimed National Ballet of China, making its highly anticipated Singapore premiere in March 2026. As part of the National Ballet of China’s Asia tour, this celebrated two-act ballet transforms Cao Xueqin’s literary masterpiece into a breathtaking stage experience, fusing classical ballet technique with the poetic nuances of Chinese cultural aesthetics.

The 2-hour performance follows the romance of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, set against the rise and decline of the Jia family. As the ballet unfolds, Jia Baoyu drifts into a dreamlike realm where the souls of flowers, childhood companions, and echoes of past lives weave through an ethereal landscape. Playful innocence shimmers alongside the bittersweet ache of first love and parting, while each movement, costume, and play of light shapes a living reverie — a world both luminous and poetic, hauntingly beautiful and unforgettable.

Drawing on over six decades of artistic mastery, the National Ballet of China interprets Cao Xueqin’s novel with subtlety and depth. Every gesture, tableau, and musical phrase reflects the company’s distinctive blend of Western classical technique and Chinese artistic heritage, evoking the story’s romance, longing, and ephemeral beauty for audiences.

10. Tiger Tale by Barrowland Ballet

Venue: Esplanade Theatre Studio (Level 4)
Dates: 13 - 14 Mar 2026
Admission: $35

Something wild is prowling in Tiger Tale. She can hear it through her bedroom walls, but her mum and dad seem stuck in the dull routines of their everyday lives. Until one day the wild breaks in and everything changes.

A troubled family’s world turns upside down when a tiger invades. It’s chaotic, it’s dangerous but brilliantly funny as the tiger reignites the family’s love for one another. Enjoy captivating dancers and the thrill of sitting right up close to the action with a chance to explore the set at the end.

11. Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars

Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691
Dates: 14 - 22 Mar 2026
Admission: from $20 per ticket

Get ready for a magical adventure with Disney On Ice as it returns to Singapore in 2026 with Magic in the Stars, a dazzling show that promises excitement for the whole family! This all-new show features the most Disney characters ever in one performance, including the on-ice debut of Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon, Elsa and Anna from Frozen 2, and Asha from Wish! 

From 14 to 22 March 2026, families can join beloved Disney characters at the Singapore Indoor Stadium and experience the Disney magic together! 

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12. First Rave by The Wanderlings

Venue: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Dates: 19 - 22 Mar 2026
Admission: $60 - $90

Join a single parent DJ at First Rave as she tells of the rhythmically unpredictable journey of mothering. 

She sheds the skin of her former self, mourning the withering of each layer, convinced that underneath all these layers is a cow on a journey with no return trip. On this trip are some things that she knows she will lose: a sense of self, the clarity and separation of night and day, and the awareness that she'll never be alone anymore. But every loss is a farewell that comes with a hello—a first wail marks a farewell to the womb, and a first rave marks a celebration of the journey ahead.

This live theatre performance offers a powerful, magical and affirming experience for babies and their caregivers, particularly new parents, who are often navigating the invisible complexities of parenthood. As the first text-based baby theatre performance in Singapore, both adult and baby audience members are introduced to one another's worlds through puppetry, light and sound, before a gentle and magical rave party.

13. Squirrel by The Egg

Venue: Esplanade Theatre Studio (Level 4)
Dates: 20 - 25 Mar 2026
Admission: $60 - $90

Squirrel loves a good acorn. But not all acorns are good. Some are downright second rate. And Squirrel is fussy like that. 

Under the light of the sun, between the houses and the offices, and the rivers and the factories, Squirrel has buried their favourite acorn collection. 

It’s easy to remember where; it’s under the third tree from the left. Or was it the right? Oh, hang on a minute
 

This is a story of new growth and new beginnings with a sprinkling of magic and puppetry to charm audiences of every age! Recommended for children aged 6 months to 4 years, and they’re actively encouraged to take part in the show!

14. SSO Concerts for Children: Wild Symphony

Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Dates: 21 - 22 Mar 2026
Admission: $30 - $40

Embark on a journey of discovery and friendship with Wild Symphony, an interactive picture book and live concert experience composed by Dan Brown (yes, the author). This modern musical carnival of animals details the adventures of Maestro Mouse and his companions from the animal kingdom. Fusing family-friendly sounds and pithy poetry with a positive message, Wild Symphony is an immersive feast for eyes, ears, and mind — all at the same time.

15. Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour

Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 24 Mar - 10 May 2026
Admission: $88 - $258

LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR will arrive in SINGAPORE 2026 with strictly limited performances. As the world's longest-running musical enters its 40th revolutionary year in London, this spectacular production features an extraordinary and exciting new design speciïŹcally created for larger venues with a cast and orchestra of over 65 members. 

Victor Hugo's classic tale is an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacriïŹce and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. With a magniïŹcent score of iconic songs including “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More” and more, this epic and uplifting story is one of the world's most popular musicals, seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 54 countries and in 22 languages. 

Recommended for 12 years old and above, and no admission for children aged below 7.

16. Roald Dahl's The BFG

Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Dates: from 22 Apr 2026
Admission: $48 - $158

Roald Dahl’s The BFG comes alive on stage in Singapore – a magical new production filled with big dreams and giant adventures.

One extraordinary night, a young orphan named Sophie is snatched by a giant and taken far away to Giant Country.

There she learns that human-eating giants are guzzling 'norphans' the world over. But she soon discovers that her new friend, the BFG, is different – he's a dream-catching, snozzcumber-munching gentle soul who refuses to eat humans.

While other giants wreak havoc on the world, the BFG ignites Sophie's imagination, and they devise a daring plan to save children everywhere. In the end, the smallest human bean and the gentlest giant prove that a dream can change the world.

Gather your chiddlers to see Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life in Singapore.

17. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Date: May 2026
Admission: TBA 

Have you ever dreamed of walking through Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory? Now’s your golden chance! In May 2026, Roald Dahl’s beloved tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is making its first-ever stop in Southeast Asia — right at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. 

Follow Charlie Bucket on his once-in-a-lifetime adventure, from chocolate rivers to nut-sorting squirrels and the mischievous Oompa-Loompas. And don’t forget to sing along to classics like Pure Imagination, The Candy Man, and I’ve Got a Golden Ticket while being dazzled by larger-than-life sets, Broadway-level performances, and mind-blowing stage magic.

18. Together - Esplanade PLAYtime! Series

Venue: Esplanade Theatre Studio
Date: 2 - 17 May 2026
Admission: $23

Gor Gor and Mei Mei are stuck at home, bored, restless and constantly bickering. With Mummy buried in a barrage of online meetings and no iPad within reach, there is no escape from the flat. What can the siblings possibly do with all this time? Will they try to get along for once?

Join Gor Gor and Mei Mei as their little HDB flat transforms into a magical gateway to whimsical worlds, where they encounter quirky characters and embark on surprising little adventures.

Together is an interactive theatre experience that celebrates the magic of imagination and play, in the lives of the little ones. Through the siblings' journey, see how children learn to manage challenges, solve problems and more importantly, practice listening and caring—all while learning how to play together.

19. Slava’s Snowshow

Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Date: From 15 July 2026
Admission: $58 - $188

Experience the joy and playful spirit of childhood at Slava's Snowshow, a wordless, immensely visual captivating performance, where clowns guide audiences through foolish, mischievous, and magical moments.

The stage comes alive with swirling snow, sudden gusts of wind, and a giant spider web of white threads that stretches into the audience, drawing everyone into the playful chaos. Loved by both adults and children, the show invites guests into a shared world of laughter, wonder, and irresistible silliness, making it a truly unforgettable family experience.

20. The Amazing Sarong - Esplanade PLAYtime! Series

Venue: Esplanade Theatre Studio
Date: 14 - 30 Aug 2026
Admission: $23

Isn’t a sarong just a big piece of cloth? Not for Nora and Adi! When their mother hands them her sarong, the siblings discover that this seemingly ordinary fabric can transform into anything their imagination allows. 

From sails to secret hideouts, costumes to capes, the sarong takes them on a playful adventure filled with surprises, laughter and new encounters. What amazing things will Nora and Adi discover next? 

The Amazing Sarong brings this beloved story to life on stage. Together, children and their grown-ups can celebrate the joy of play, the strength of family bonds, and the extraordinary possibilities hidden in everyday things. 

21. The Candlelight Concerts

Venue: Various Locations
Dates: Ongoing
Admission: from $35 (tickets here)

The Candlelight Concerts are a series of live, intimate concerts. Families can enjoy a host of concerts illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of the most iconic venues in Singapore, including SEA Aquarium, CHIJMES and other dreamy locations. 

*Note that the concerts have an age requirement of at least 8 years old, unless otherwise stated. 

22. Gateway Kids Club Storytelling 

Venue: Gateway Theatre Dance Studio
Dates: Every Sat at 10 am
Admission: Free

Gateway Kids Club is a free programme held at Gateway Theatre every Saturday. You can also join the Arts and Crafts session or Free Play activities after the storytelling session! Each month features a different theme, around which activities are focused. 

Registration for each storytelling session will open two weeks in advance.

 

Did anything catch your eye? Let us know if you have any feedback on the list! 

 

 



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This article is prepared by

Jiarong Yu
Daddy to 2 adorable little ones. Misses them the moment they are not around, regrets missing them the moment they are around.

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