Kids Week

Book now for Kids Week 2026!

A child aged 17 and under goes free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Plus, an additional two children can attend for half price.

This year, Kids Week performances will run from Monday 20 July – Monday 31 August and tickets are now on sale.

During Kids Week some shows will run activities before or after performances, so you can get even more from your theatre trip!

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Children engaged in a theatre activity, sitting on the floor with colourful props and costumes around them.

This year, Official London Theatre is proud to announce that over 50 shows will be taking part in Kids Week this summer. In Kids Week, a child 17 and under goes free to the theatre when attending with a full-paying adult. Plus a further two children can attend for half price each.

Kids Week is our commitment to making theatre accessible for children and easy to attend for families.

It’s been so popular that it no longer lasts just a week, it lasts all summer! This year Kids Week will start on Monday 20 July and last until Monday 31 August. But check schedules as not every performance in this period will be part of Kids Week.

Kids Week is all about introducing young people to London theatre. A child aged 17 or under goes FREE to any participating show when accompanied by an adult paying full price, and you can buy up to two extra children’s tickets at half price. What’s more, there are no booking or transaction fees to pay!

The Kids Week deal includes select performances between Monday 20 July – Monday 31 August. It used to run for just a week (hence the name) but has grown in popularity and now runs throughout the school summer holidays.

It really depends on the show, so be sure to check that when you book. There are no booking or transaction fees on Kids Week tickets.

Over 50 shows will be taking part this year. This includes familiar favourites such as Wicked, celebrating its 20th year in the West End this year and Phantom Of The Opera, celebrating its 40th anniversary.

There’s also The Play That Goes Wrong, which just welcomed its unlucky-for-some 13th cast. Maybe this summer it will finally go right for them? We don’t think so. That’s not the only show from the popular Mischief group, as their spoof The Comedy About Spies joins Kids Week for its limited return to the West End.

Another show that will be celebrating a landmark is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which is currently 93/4 years old. Although this play is set to continue, it’s the last time you will be able to see it in its current two-part format. From October onwards the play will evolve into the international one-part version.

Casts from children's shows dressed in colourful costumes (including a Tiger) stand outside the TKTS booth

Alongside these shows that have set a final date, there are plenty of brand new shows to the West End and Kids Week that you can make brand new memories with. These include the long-awaited stage version of The Hunger Games, based on Suzanne Collins’ phenomenally successful book series.

Sinatra The Musical, which opens this month, will give you the chance to introduce the magic of Old Blue Eyes to the next generation. For older kids with a more risqué sense of humour, the hilarious hit musical The Producers has also joined Kids Week.

There really are just too many shows to mention. Take a look at the tiles above to see all the shows that are taking part this year and the dates of their performances.