Family Shows in San Diego

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

Updated: August 18, 2026
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San Diego hosts 37 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $20 and averaging $63, across venues throughout San Diego, CA. Next up: September 11, 2026 at Pechanga Arena - San Diego. Schedules updated as of August 18, 2026.

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Upcoming Shows
Sep 11
Next Show
$20
Lowest Price
$63
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Sep 11 · 7:00 PM · San Diego, CA
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 37
  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego • 15000 seats
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego
    location92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.  San Diego, CAlocation92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA, US
    From $21Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 765
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego • 15000 seats
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego
    location92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.  San Diego, CAlocation92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA, US
    From $20Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 958
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego • 15000 seats
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego
    location92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.  San Diego, CAlocation92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 889
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego • 15000 seats
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego
    location92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.  San Diego, CAlocation92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 1006
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego • 15000 seats
    Pechanga Arena - San Diego
    location92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.  San Diego, CAlocation92110, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 958
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  • Oct
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Lucy Darling
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location92101, 868 Fourth Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 868 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $230Tickets Available: 140
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Bluey's Big Play
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location92101, 868 Fourth Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 868 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 913
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Available: 141
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $38123 tickets remaining!
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location92101, 868 Fourth Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 868 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 688
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 339
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location92101, 868 Fourth Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 868 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 687
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $344Tickets Available: 36
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location92101, 868 Fourth Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 868 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 654
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $397Tickets Available: 88
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego • 1335 seats
    Balboa Theatre - San Diego
    location92101, 868 Fourth Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 868 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 1160
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  • Nov
    24
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Tue
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    DJ Raphi
    House Of Blues - San Diego • 1100 seats
    House Of Blues - San Diego
    location92101, 1055 5th Ave  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1055 5th Ave San Diego, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $27726 tickets remaining!
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  • Feb
    20
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $276Tickets Available: 116
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  • Feb
    21
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $306Tickets Available: 124
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  • Feb
    27
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $89Avg. price ~ $264Tickets Available: 147
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  • Mar
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $109Avg. price ~ $292Tickets Available: 69
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  • Apr
    20
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 82
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  • Apr
    21
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $198Tickets Available: 70
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  • Apr
    22
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    San Diego Civic Theatre • 2967 seats
    San Diego Civic Theatre
    location92101, 1100 3rd Avenue  San Diego, CAlocation92101, 1100 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 100
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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.
Balboa Theatre - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
Next Show: Oct 12, 2026
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House Of Blues - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 24, 2026
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Pechanga Arena - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Sep 11, 2026
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San Diego Civic Theatre
San Diego, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Nov 13, 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 Diego?

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 Diego?

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 Diego?

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.