The Best Kids❜ Shows in Brisbane For 2024-2025

Our beautiful River City plays host to so many wonderful live kids' shows in Brisbane that it's hard to pick just one to recommend - so we didn't, we picked 14!

Experience the magic of live theatre and keep the kids entertained at one of these many iconic locations across Brissy. Art meets culture meets giggles and fun!

The Best Kids' Shows in Brisbane

1. Circus Fun House – The Show

Step right up! Northshore in Brisbane is about to get a lot more exciting with the arrival of Circus Fun House – The Show in 2024!

Get ready to be amazed as international circus performers stun you with a mix of music, comedy, dance, and incredible circus acts. Circus Fun House is an exhilarating experience featuring glittering costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, and hilarious comedy. Plus, the state-of-the-art effects will transport your imagination to the most enchanting corners of the circus tent!

Where:     Northshore Brisbane, 98 Bincote St, Hamilton
When:      On now | 90-minute show
Cost:        Tickets from $25

2. Round the Twist the Musical

Get ready for a nostalgic trip back to the iconic lighthouse with the Twist family! 

Round The Twist The Musical brings to stage the magic of the beloved Australian TV show, complete with the unforgettable theme song and the quirky adventures of the Twist family.

Where:    Playhouse, QPAC
When:     Until 8 Dec 2024 | Evenings and Matinees available
Cost:       Season tickets available.

3. A Christmas Carol at QPAC

One of our favourite Christmas stories is coming to the Brisbane stage with A Christmas Carol.

Step into the world of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy old miser who's not exactly feeling the Christmas cheer. But when four mysterious ghosts drop by for a visit, Scrooge is taken on an incredible journey through his Christmases past, present, and future.

Expect heartwarming moments, a sprinkle of holiday humour, and a powerful message about love, family, and second chances. Will Scrooge learn to embrace the joy of the season, or will he stay stuck in his miserly ways? There's only one way to find out!

The show runs for 1.5 hours with no interval. Recommended for ages 10+.

Where:    Queensland Performing Arts Centre
When:     12-14 December 2024
Cost:       Tickets from $65

4. Brisbane's Christmas Spectacular 2024

This 90-minute, jaw-dropping production is set to light up your Christmas with world-class performances, unforgettable music, and all the festive sparkle you can imagine.

The Voice finalist, Prinnie Stevens, will lead you on a musical journey through all of your favorite Christmas classics—prepare to sing along and feel the holiday vibes! But that's not all—Australia's Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd will leave you spellbound with his mind-blowing illusions. Magic at Christmas? Yes, please!

Brisbane's Christmas Spectacular also features dazzling tributes to the legendary Radio City Rockettes and the timeless Nutcracker, bringing a sprinkle of New York holiday magic right to Brisbane.

Where:    Fortitude Music Hall
When:     14 December 2024
Cost:       Tickets from $69

And in 2025...

5. Operation Ouch Live: Jurassic Fart!

Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand are back in Brisbane with their most explosive adventure yet—the Quest for the Jurassic Fart!

Join the dynamic duo as they embark on a dino-mite journey to discover the most dangerous, most powerful, and most legendary fart in history—the Jurassic Fart! 

Operation Ouch Live: Jurassic Fart! is one of the most highly-anticipated kids' shows in Brisbane in 2025 and will be showing at Queensland Performing Arts Centre but only for a short time - grab your tickets fast! 

Where:   Queensland Performing Arts Centre
When:    6-8 January 2025 | Two shows at 1 pm and 4 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Cost:      From $44.90

6. 360 ALLSTARS

MXing, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming, and more—the global sensation, 360 ALLSTARS is back and bolder than ever!

One of the coolest kids' shows in Brisbane in 2025, 360 ALLSTARS is a high-energy, mind-blowing display of everything that spins. Fusing street culture with elite athleticism, this urban circus showcases world champions and record-holding artists in a whirlwind of jaw-dropping skill and stunts.

With an electrifying live soundtrack from award-winning musicians and jaw-dropping video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is a feast for the senses, combining sound and spectacle in a way that will leave you amazed. 

Where:   Queensland Performing Arts Centre
When:    10-19 January 2025 
Duration: 1 hour with no interval
Cost:      From $49

7. Andy and the Odd Socks: Are You Ready to Rock Tour

Andy and the Odd Socks are leaping straight from the TV screen and onto the live stage for a fun-filled Australian tour this January! This madcap crew is ready to entertain families of all ages with a wacky mix of songs, slapstick, and silliness that’ll have everyone in fits of giggles.

Joining him on stage are his sock-tastic pals Moxy, Rio, Blu, and Cousin Mac, delivering a hilarious and high-energy performance that's not only full of sing-along hits but also packed with a positive message: Be yourself and be proud of who you are!

Where:    Fortitude Valley Music Hall
When:     22 January 2024
Cost:       Tickets from $48.72; Children 18 months and under go FREE

8. Gabby's Dollhouse Live! is Coming to Brisbane

 

Gabby's Dollhouse is coming to life on the Brisbane stage in 2025! This cat-tastic stage show is about to whisk families away on an un-fur-gettable adventure, and you won't want to miss it.

This live-action show is launching at Melbourne's Princess Theatre before heading on an epic Australian tour, including Brisbane. Gabby and her crew of adorable Gabby Cats are stepping out of the magical dollhouse and onto the stage. The world debut of Gabby's Dollhouse Live! promises an all-new a-MEOW-zing adventure, with dazzling puppetry, vibrant sets, and toe-tapping songs that'll have you singing along in no time.

Tickets go on sale on 23 October 2024.

Where:   Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
When:    29 March 2025
Cost:      TBA

9. Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out LIVE!

Peppa Pig is back on tour in Australia for the first time since 2018—so get ready for plenty of laughs, songs, and fun!

Join Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out LIVE! as it takes the stage in 2025 with a brand-new show packed with music, dancing, and, of course, lots of muddy puddles. Peppa Pig fans young and old are in for a treat as Peppa and her gang embark on a fun-packed day filled with adventure. From feeding penguins at the zoo to building giant sandcastles at the beach, it's going to be a non-stop celebration. And that's not all! Get ready to dance with colourful scarecrows, dive into the sea, and join in on Peppa's signature song-and-dance moments.

Where:   Brisbane Powerhouse, 19 Lamington St, New Farm
When:    Saturday 19 April 2025
Cost:      TBC

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