Family Shows in Columbus

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

Updated: August 17, 2026

3 Venues

Columbus hosts 34 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $43 and averaging $95, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: October 2, 2026 at Palace Theatre Columbus. Schedules updated as of August 17, 2026.

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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.

Oct
02
2026
6:30 PM
Fri
CHILDREN / FAMILY
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats
Palace Theatre Columbus
43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
From $43Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 810
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Oct
08
2026
4:30 PM
Thu
CIRCUS
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Oct
08
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
CIRCUS
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Oct
09
2026
4:30 PM
Fri
CIRCUS
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Oct
09
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
CIRCUS
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $51Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 76
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Oct
10
2026
1:30 PM
Sat
CIRCUS
Weekend Event
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Oct
10
2026
4:30 PM
Sat
CIRCUS
Weekend Event
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Oct
10
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
CIRCUS
Weekend Event
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Oct
11
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
CIRCUS
Weekend Event
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Oct
11
2026
4:00 PM
Sun
CIRCUS
Weekend Event
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Oct
11
2026
7:00 PM
Sun
CIRCUS
Weekend Event
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris Fashion Place
43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH43240, 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 68
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Nov
03
2026
7:30 PM
Tue
MUSICAL / PLAY
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $190Tickets Available: 587
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Nov
04
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
MUSICAL / PLAY
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $56Avg. price ~ $185Tickets Available: 645
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Nov
05
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
MUSICAL / PLAY
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $49Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 650
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Nov
06
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
MUSICAL / PLAY
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $31Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 437
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Nov
07
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
MUSICAL / PLAY
Best Value
Weekend Event
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $15Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 441
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Nov
07
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
MUSICAL / PLAY
Weekend Event
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $39Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 637
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Nov
08
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
MUSICAL / PLAY
Weekend Event
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $28Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 266
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Nov
08
2026
6:30 PM
Sun
MUSICAL / PLAY
Weekend Event
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $54Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 506
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Nov
27
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
HOLIDAY
High Demand
Christmas Together: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans
Christmas Together: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, US
From $52Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 2016
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Dec
17
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
HOLIDAY
Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show
Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show
McConnell Arts Center
McConnell Arts Center
43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH, US
From $58Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 54
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Dec
18
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
HOLIDAY
Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show
Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show
McConnell Arts Center
McConnell Arts Center
43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH, US
From $57Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Available: 46
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Dec
19
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
HOLIDAY
Weekend Event
Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show
Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show
McConnell Arts Center
McConnell Arts Center
43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH, US
From $58Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 52
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Jan
05
2027
7:30 PM
Tue
MUSICAL / PLAY
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $53Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 141
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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.

McConnell Arts Center

Columbus, OH

Arena

Upcoming Family Shows: 3

Next Show: Dec 17, 2026

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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts

Columbus, OH

Theatre

Upcoming Family Shows: 3

Next Show: Jan 19, 2027

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Palace Theatre Columbus

Columbus, OH

Theatre

Upcoming Family Shows: 1

Next Show: Oct 02, 2026

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Polaris Fashion Place

Columbus, OH

Family-Friendly Venue

Upcoming Family Shows: 10

Next Show: Oct 08, 2026

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Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center

Columbus, OH

Arena

Upcoming Family Shows: 1

Next Show: Nov 27, 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 Columbus?

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 Columbus?

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 Columbus?

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.