17 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: June 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. 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.

2. Chicken Little

Venue: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building
Date: 22 Jul - 2 Aug 2026 (Mandarin) | 13 - 23 Aug 2026 (English)
Time: 9.30am, 11.30am & 3pm (Mon - Fri) | 11am & 2pm (Sat & Sun)
Admission: From $32 (15% off Family Package, min. 4 tickets)

Sometimes a small worry can feel like the sky is falling — and that’s exactly where Chicken Little begins. Back by popular demand after its acclaimed 2017 run, this lively musical returns to delight families with catchy songs, colourful characters, and laugh-out-loud moments designed especially for young audiences.

When Chicken Little is hit on the head and believes the sky is falling, she sets off on a mission to warn the King — gathering a quirky group of friends along the way, including Cocky Locky, Ducky Daddles, and Turkey Lurkey. Through their adventure, children learn that courage isn’t about never being afraid, but about facing fears together with friendship, teamwork, and perspective.

Presented in both English and Mandarin, this engaging production is a joyful introduction to live theatre while gently reassuring children that worries don’t have to be faced alone. Families can also extend the experience with Theatre Tales: A Quest of Courage, a pre-show workshop for ages 4–7 featuring interactive storytelling, drama games, and role-play that brings the farmyard world to life before the curtain rises.

3. ArtsEverywhere@SBG: The Garden Sessions with The Purple Symphony

Venue: Green Pavilion @ Botany Centre & Nassim Visitor’s Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Dates: 9 Aug - 30 Aug (every Sun) and 5 Sep 2026
Admission: Free

Join The Purple Symphony (TPS), Singapore’s largest inclusive orchestra, for a heartwarming morning of familiar community songs that reflect the values of unity, inclusion, and ability. Bringing together talented musicians with and without disabilities, TPS is a powerful expression of inclusion in action, demonstrating how music can celebrate all abilities and create a platform for everyone to contribute.

For the first time, the orchestra will present a series of four pop-up performances across various spaces at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, taking place every Sunday morning in August, and culminating in a final orchestral showcase on 5 Sep at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage during the Gardens’ Heritage Festival.

The pop-up performances will showcase solo and ensemble performances curated and prepared by TPS musicians, demonstrating how inclusion and excellence can go hand in hand. Audiences can enjoy a meaningful musical experience amidst the lush landscapes of the Gardens. Bring your family and friends, soak in the beauty of the Gardens, and be inspired by a vibrant outdoor performance that strengthens community bonds through music. 

See more details here.

4. 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. 

5. SNYO × SSO: Jurassic Park In Concert

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
Dates: 28 Aug 2026
Admission: $28 - $88

Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Experience it now at the Jurassic Park in Concert, projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams' iconic score live to picture.

6. Little Red Riding Hood

Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Dates: 5 & 6 Sep 2026
Admission: $30 - $40

Introduce your child to the magic of live orchestral music with Little Red Riding Hood by the SSO this September holidays. Presented with actors from Dandi Productions, this family-friendly concert brings Roald Dahl's witty retelling of the classic fairy tale to life through live music, theatre, clever lighting and colourful costumes.

Designed for children aged 5 and above, this is also a relaxed environment performance, making it ideal for first-time concertgoers. Families are welcome to enter and leave the concert hall freely, creating a more comfortable environment for young audiences to enjoy a full-size orchestra at ease.

Catch the performances at Victoria Concert Hall on 5 & 6 September 2026 at 11am or 2pm. Tickets are $30 and $40, with 15% savings available for Family Packages (4+ tickets) and selected SSO Concerts for Children bundles. Book your tickets now and discover why this enchanting blend of music and theatre is the perfect family outing this September holidays.

7. PEPPA PIG Fun Day Out!

Venue: Esplanade Theatre 
Dates: 5 & 6 Sep 2026
Admission: $28 - $138

PEPPA PIG Fun Day Out! arrives at the Esplanade Theatre on 5 & 6 September 2026 for an oink-tastic live theatre experience packed with music, laughter and fun!

Join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and friends as they head to the zoo and the beach for a day filled with songs, dancing, muddy puddles and plenty of surprises. Feed the penguins, build sandcastles and sing along in this interactive live show designed especially for young audiences.

Filled with laughter, snorts and unforgettable family fun, PEPPA PIG Fun Day Out! is the perfect first theatre experience for little ones.

7. Voices of Singapore (VOS) Festival

Venue: CHIJMES Hall, Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza, VOS Capitol Studios, and the VOS Choral Hub at the Enabling Village,
Dates: 5 - 9 Sep 2026
Admission: Free and paid performances

The Voices of Singapore (VOS) Festival returns for its 11th edition from 5 to 9 September 2026, bringing together choirs of all ages for five days of performances, workshops and shared musical experiences. As Singapore's largest non-competitive choral festival, the annual festival continues to provide meaningful opportunities for choirs to perform, learn and celebrate Singapore's vibrant choral community.

This year's festival will take place across the historic CHIJMES Hall, Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza, VOS Capitol Studios, and for the first time, the VOS Choral Hub at the Enabling Village, extending the festival to VOS' newest home for inclusive choral programmes. 

With close to 50 programmes which include concerts, performances, workshops and masterclasses, audiences can look forward to concerts, gala performances, recitals, outdoor showcases, workshops and choir exchanges. Meanwhile, choirs from across Singapore will come together in a festival that celebrates music-making without competition.

8. SSO Babies’ Proms

Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Dates: 2 & 3 Oct 2026
Admission: $35 - $45

The SSO's popular Babies’ Proms returns this October 2026 with its well-established and familiar programme that has entertained generations of kids. Discover the fun and fantastic world of the orchestra and its different instruments in this free-and-easy musical day out for families. Be ready to get up from your seats and move along to the music with your lively Babies’ Proms presenter, William “Uncle Bill” Ledbetter!

This is a relaxed environment performance where rules are eased. Audiences are allowed to freely enter and exit the concert hall when needed.

Note that pre-concert activities will begin an hour before each show. The show is recommended for 6 years old and below with tickets required for children aged 2 and above. Free for children under 2 years if accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

9. JUJUTSU KAISEN in Concert

Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Dates: 31 Oct 2026, 3 pm & 8 pm
Admission: $58 - $199

Enter the Domain of Music and Mayhem! Experience the dark, explosive world of Jujutsu Kaisen In Concert, featuring live music performed in sync with stunning visuals from all three seasons, including a Season 3 encore.

Relive iconic moments like Sukuna’s awakening, Gojo’s Domain Expansion, Black Flashes, the Shibuya battles, and more brought to life by a powerful hybrid ensemble. Whether you’re a devoted fan or new to jujutsu sorcery, this is a high-intensity journey into curses, cursed techniques, and the raw supernatural force that defines Jujutsu Kaisen.

Synchronized alongside high-definition scenes on a massive cinema screen, fans will relive every fight, triumph, and heartbreaking beat across all three seasons in full, cinematic sound.

10. CATS The Musical 

Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Season: Oct 2026 (Limited run)
Admission: TBC

One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, CATS, is set to make its highly anticipated return to Singapore this October. The production will take over Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a strictly limited season.

Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot, the musical unfolds in a larger-than-life junkyard playground, brought to life through dazzling sets, imaginative costumes, and high-energy choreography.

CATS is, quite simply, a theatrical phenomenon. With its fantastical oversized set, unforgettable score, inspired choreography, and mischievous costumes, it delivers a dazzling song-and-dance spectacle unlike any other.

Blending whimsical storytelling, iconic music, and breathtaking stagecraft, CATS continues to captivate audiences around the world. Whether you’re revisiting a beloved classic or experiencing it for the first time, this is a must-see theatrical event for all ages.

11. The Grass That Flowers

Venue: Drama Centre Black Box
Season: 11 - 14 Nov 2026
Admission: $24

Beneath the ocean’s waves lies a secret world waiting to be discovered. The Grass That Flowers invites children into the amazing world of the humble seagrass meadow—a wondrous underwater community teeming with life. 

Where marine science meets the art of dance, this fantastical performance reimagines familiar sea creatures as magical water spirits. Meet the mischievous sea gremlins who bully minuscule fish; the generous eight-armed weaver god who knits protective blankets of seagrass for juvenile fish and more! Mayhem ensues when human disruptions turns the seagrass world upside down. All sea deities, kind or mean, will have to band together and fight for their community’s survival.

This performance is brought to life by a dynamic cast of professional dancers from ARTS FISSION and children performers. The show translates complex ecological concepts—such as conservation, ecosystem, and anthropogenic impact—into a magical and accessible learning experience for children.

There will be a 15-minute interactive introduction before each performance, curated by TeamSeaGrass. Children will get to see local seagrass species and learn about the amazing wildlife that lives in Singapore’s seagrass meadows.

12. Family Film Favourites

Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Dates: 14 & 15 Nov 2026
Admission: $30 - $40

Take a musical trip to the movies! Catch the Singapore Symphony Orchestra at Family Film Favourites as they bring you on a journey to a galaxy far, far away with the music of Star Wars, drop in on Hogwarts with the tunes of Harry Potter, visit magical Colombia in Encanto, and many more!

This is a relaxed environment performance where rules are eased. Audiences are allowed to freely enter and exit the concert hall when needed.

13. State Ballet of Georgia in Singapore 

Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Date: 26 to 29 November 2026
Admission: From $78.00 - $752.00

Christmas treats come early with the upcoming performance of The Nutcracker at Sands Theatre playing from 26 to 29 November 2026.  As you take your seat, you’ll follow Clara on a magical Christmas Eve journey where toys come alive, snowflakes dance, and imagination knows no limits. From the thrilling battle between the Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King to the whimsical journey through the Kingdom of Sweets, and is guided by sparkling snowflakes through a wondrous winter kingdom.

Tickets are now on sale ! Enjoy 15% early bird savings from 13 March to 12 April 2026, along with additional UOB promotions when you pay with an eligible UOB card via Klook.

14. SSO Christmas Concert

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
Dates: 11 & 12 Dec 2026
Admission: $48 - $228

The snowy fairy tale of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker joins John Rutter’s jubilant Gloria in the Singapore Symphony’s annual Christmas Concerts. It’s a joyous and colourful evening of celebration with our traditional Christmas medley singalongs, featuring the Singapore Symphony Choruses, conducted by Associate Conductor NathanaĂ«l Iselin.

15. On My Own: Nathania Ong with the Singapore Symphony

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
Dates: 17 & 18 Dec 2026
Admission: $28 - $148

Songstress Nathania Ong’s rise from Singapore to the shining spotlights of London’s West End is a tale cast with determination and passion, and a voice of inspiration. Accompanied by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and joined by fellow Singaporean vocalists Preston Lim and Vanessa Kee, Nathania leads this spectacular evening of music from the very best of musical theatre, Broadway and Disney, including songs from Les MisĂ©rables, Frozen and Wicked.

Get more details here. 

16. 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. 

17. 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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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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