Book in to attend a stage show or concert with your kids. There’s a range of upcoming kids shows for families to enjoy. Find out about the best kids events including family-friendly concerts, plays, musical shows and theatre performances.
There are lots of great local stage and music shows in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Hunter area that your kids will love. No matter what the age of your child or their interests, you’re bound to find a show to entertain them. If you feel like a day trip or a night away, head down and catch a show in Sydney. We’ve included shows in Sydney playing in 2025/2026 as well.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical
Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way. Jeff Kinney’s popular character from the hit book series takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
Date: 30 September – 18 October 2025
Location: Young People’s Theatre, Hamilton
Age Group: All ages
Cost: All tickets $28.00
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Emma Memma’s Dance Island Party Tour
Due to huge demand, Emma Memma returns to Newcastle with her brand new tour Dance Island Party. Families will be treated to a sprinkling of Emma Memma’s classic songs featured in last year’s hugely successful Boop and Twirl Tour as well as new favourites like Coconut Tree, Welcome to Dance Island, Beach Trolley and Jellyfish Blob featured on her latest hit album Dance Island Party.
Date: 4 October 2025
Location: Civic Theatre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: All tickets $37.95
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The Crucible
Presented by Hunter Drama. Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a chilling and intense journey into the heart of mass hysteria and paranoia. In the heat of the Salem witch trials, a tight-knit community is consumed by fear, where whispers of witchcraft turn neighbours into enemies and lies into deadly weapons. As accusations spiral out of control, no one is safe from the madness—innocence is sacrificed, and justice becomes twisted by fear and vengeance.
Date: 9 – 12 October 2025
Location: Civic Theatre
Age Group: Recommended for ages 12+
Cost: Standard $49, Concession$45
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Mamma Mia!
Presented by The Very Popular Theatre Company, Mamma Mia! is celebrating 25 dazzling years of musical magic! As the world’s favourite feel-good musical, it has captivated audiences across the globe since its debut in London’s West End. With over 70 million people having experienced its joyous energy, Mamma Mia! has become a global phenomenon, delighting fans with its heartwarming story and infectious ABBA hits.
Set on a stunning Greek island, the story follows a mother, her daughter, and three potential dads, all brought to life through ABBA’s unforgettable pop masterpieces.
Date: 11 – 19 October 2025
Location: Civic Theatre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Tickets from $69
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Hunter Drama Presents IN MOTION
Hunter Drama’s Pre-Diploma students take the stage in a vibrant showcase that celebrates growth, resilience and the power of moving forward. Through song, dance and story, In Motion captures the spirit of a generation constantly evolving, learning, striving, and embracing the journey ahead.
Date: Sunday 16 November 2025
Location: Civic Theatre, Playhouse
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: $39
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Hunter Drama Presents DNA
When a group of teenagers commit an unspeakable crime, panic drives them to cover it up. But the lie takes on a life of its own—twisting their friendships, warping their morality, and dragging them into a chilling game of manipulation and control.
Date: Thursday 20 – Saturday 22 November 2025
Location: Civic Theatre, Playhouse
Age Group: Teens
Cost: $39
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Hunter Drama Presents Fragments (Perrformance Troupe Showcase)
This showcase is a collection of scenes connected by a single idea: fragments – the broken pieces of people, places, stories, experiences, and time. Each scene is also one piece of something bigger; a single chapter from a larger story, a patchwork of different happenings woven together.
Date: Sunday 23 November 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Civic Theatre, Playhouse
Age Group: All ages
Cost: $39
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Pevan & Sarah in Concert
Pevan & Sarah are back on the road and ready to light up stages across the country with their signature mix of music, laughter and learning! Join the dynamic duo for a 50-minute, action-packed performance full of all your favourite hits, as Pevan the tiger and his energetic sidekick, Sarah bring the house down in a show that’s as entertaining as it is educational.
Date: 4 December 2025
Location: Civic Theatre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: Standard $23
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The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Bog Show Arena Spectacular
In a concert filled with arena-sized surprises, this high-energy extravaganza is set to have the whole family singing, dancing and Wiggling from start to end! Set in a spectacular 360° Arena Show experience, it’s an all-round party that puts The Wiggles and all their Wiggly friends at the centre of the action.
Date: 10 December 2025
Location: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: From $52
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Where is the Green Sheep?
Presented by Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Blending puppetry and animation, this beautiful production invites young audiences to join three farmers on their quest to find the elusive green sheep. Co-created with students from Bankstown West Public School, this production integrates their voices as narrators, ensuring the work resonates deeply with young audiences.
Date: 9-11 July 2026
Location: Civic Theatre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: $49 Premium, $42 A Reserve, $37 Family (4-6 tickets) per person
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SYDNEY
The Book of Morman
The Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy® award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Sydney from July 2025. his outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
Date(s): From July 15 2025
Location: Capitol Theatre, Sydney
Age Group: PG – The Book of Mormon contains explicit language, strobe lighting, flashing lights, smoke, haze, gunshots and effects.
Cost: From $99
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Mario the Maker Magician
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-innovative Mario the Maker Magician leads you through an explosion of handmade art and robot magic for all ages. He’s “magic’s punk rock Peter Pan philosopher!” Do what you love, use what you have and have fun!
Date(s): 2 – 12 October 2025
Location: Sydney Opera House
Age Group: All ages
Cost: From $35.95
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Emma Memma’s Dance Island Party Tour
Due to huge demand, Emma Memma returns to Sydney with her brand new tour Dance Island Party. Families will be treated to a sprinkling of Emma Memma’s classic songs featured in last year’s hugely successful Boop and Twirl Tour as well as new favourites like Coconut Tree, Welcome to Dance Island, Beach Trolley and Jellyfish Blob featured on her latest hit album Dance Island Party.
Date: 8 October 2025
Location: The Concourse, Chatswood
Age Group: All ages
Cost: All tickets $38.25
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Where is the Green Sheep?
For the first time on the stage, Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the theatrical adaptation of beloved Australian classic to life; Mem Fox’s and Judy Horacek’s Where is the Green Sheep?
Date(s): 10 – 21 December 2025
Location: Sydney Opera House
Age Group: 1+
Cost: From $29
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Cirque Alice
Step into magical ‘Wonderland’ as Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures with breathtaking twists and astonishing, gravity-defying feats. A joyous acrobatic adventure filled with heart-stopping moments and unforgettable performances, Cirque Alice is a fantastical extravaganza for all ages!
Date(s): 24 December 2025 – 4 January 2026
Location: Coliseum Theatre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: From $69
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Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show
This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Date(s): 10 & 11 January 2026
Location: Coliseum Theatre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: From $54.90
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Shrek The Musical
Embark on an epic quest to a far, far away kingdom turned upside down. An unsightly ogre (not a handsome prince) arrives to rescue a feisty princess. Add in a talkative donkey, a “short” tempered villain, an attitude-laden cookie, and over a dozen other fairy tale creatures, and you’ve got a situation that only a true hero can fix! This multi-million-dollar musical is based on the Academy Award-winning animated film and is a hilarious blend of romance, twisted fairy tales, and irreverent fun, proving that there’s more to the story than meets the ear.
Date(s): 21 – 24 January 2026
Location: Coliseum Theatre
Age Group: All ages
Cost: From $59.90
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The Lion King
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Sydney!
Date(s): From April 2026
Location: Capitol Theatre, Sydney
Age Group: All ages
Cost: TBA
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