Family Shows in Columbus

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

  • Updated: November 7, 2026
  • 3 Venues

Columbus, OH, offers a variety of family-friendly entertainment, from children's theatre and circus acts to magic shows, puppetry, and live stage performances. Find upcoming family shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

  • 40 Upcoming Shows
  • Nov 7 Next Show
  • $5 Lowest Price
  • $110 Average Price
  • Next Family Show:
  • UniverSoul Circus
  • Nov 7 · 7:30 PM · Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium
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Family Shows Schedule
Shows for Kids
Family Shows by Category
Family-Friendly Venues
About Family Shows
Family Shows Overview

Family Shows by Dates

Find family shows by date, venue, performance type, and upcoming schedule.
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 40
  • Nov 07, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $48, Avg. price ~ $70, Tickets Available: 359. View Tickets
  • Nov 07, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $5, Avg. price ~ $155, Tickets Available: 705. View Tickets
  • Nov 08, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $32, Avg. price ~ $65, Tickets Available: 618. View Tickets
  • Nov 08, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $6, Avg. price ~ $113, Tickets Available: 145. View Tickets
  • Nov 08, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $32, Avg. price ~ $64, Tickets Available: 545. View Tickets
  • Nov 08, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $35, Avg. price ~ $174, Tickets Available: 648. View Tickets
  • Nov 08, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $41, Avg. price ~ $57, Tickets Available: 810. View Tickets
  • Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — CIRCUS: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $42, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 390. View Tickets
  • Nov 21, 2026, 1:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $42, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 393. View Tickets
  • Nov 21, 2026, 4:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $42, Avg. price ~ $78, Tickets Available: 388. View Tickets
  • Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $42, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 390. View Tickets
  • Nov 22, 2026, 1:30 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $42, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 390. View Tickets
  • Nov 22, 2026, 4:30 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $42, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 387. View Tickets
  • Nov 22, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Atlantis at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $43, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 348. View Tickets
  • Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — HOLIDAY, High Demand: Christmas Together: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210. From $50, Avg. price ~ $159, Tickets Available: 1645, VIP Packages. View Tickets
  • Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — HOLIDAY: The Arrival - A Christmas Experience at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210. From $56, Avg. price ~ $163, Tickets Available: 3011. View Tickets
  • Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — HOLIDAY: Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Columbus, OH 43085. From $62, Avg. price ~ $71, Tickets Remaining: 2. View Tickets
  • Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — HOLIDAY: Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Columbus, OH 43085. From $62, Avg. price ~ $71, Tickets Remaining: 2. View Tickets
  • Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — HOLIDAY, Weekend Event: Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085. From $58, Avg. price ~ $67, Tickets Remaining: 4. View Tickets
  • Jan 05, 2027, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: Operation Mincemeat at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $48, Avg. price ~ $193, Tickets Available: 1078. View Tickets
  • Jan 06, 2027, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Operation Mincemeat at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $46, Avg. price ~ $184, Tickets Available: 948. View Tickets
  • Jan 07, 2027, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Operation Mincemeat at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $21, Avg. price ~ $183, Tickets Available: 510. View Tickets
  • Jan 08, 2027, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Operation Mincemeat at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $21, Avg. price ~ $171, Tickets Available: 569. View Tickets
  • Jan 09, 2027, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Operation Mincemeat at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $21, Avg. price ~ $177, Tickets Available: 409. View Tickets
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.
UniverSoul Circus
UniverSoul Circus
CIRCUS
One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211
Upcoming Family Shows: 36
Next Show: Nov 07, 2026 7:30 PM
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
Cirque Italia: Water Circus
CIRCUS
One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211
Upcoming Family Shows: 69
Next Show: Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
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Amy Grant
Amy Grant
HOLIDAY
555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Family Shows: 22
Next Show: Nov 27, 2026 7:00 PM
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Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show
Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show
HOLIDAY
777 Evening St, Columbus, OH 43085
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Dec 17, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Arrival
The Arrival
HOLIDAY
555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Family Shows: 8
Next Show: Dec 17, 2026 7:00 PM
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Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
CHILDREN / FAMILY
1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Family Shows: 158
Next Show: Jan 19, 2027 6:30 PM
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Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Ice Show
200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Family Shows: 161
Next Show: Feb 04, 2027 6:30 PM
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Cirque Alice
Cirque Alice
CIRCUS
1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Family Shows: 63
Next Show: Feb 11, 2027 7:00 PM
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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: 4
Next Show: Jan 19, 2027
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 9
Next Show: Feb 04, 2027
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Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Family Shows: 11
Next Show: Nov 07, 2026
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Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
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