Family Shows in Minneapolis

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

Updated: August 23, 2026
6 Venues

Minneapolis hosts 105 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $30 and averaging $113, across venues throughout Minneapolis, MN. Next up: September 4, 2026 at Maplewood Mall. Schedules updated as of August 23, 2026.

105
Upcoming Shows
Sep 4
Next Show
$30
Lowest Price
$113
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
Sep 4 · 7:30 PM · Saint Paul, MN
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 105
  • Sep
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
    Maplewood Mall
    Maplewood Mall
    location55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North  Saint Paul, MNlocation55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 510
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
    Maplewood Mall
    Maplewood Mall
    location55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North  Saint Paul, MNlocation55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 446
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
    Maplewood Mall
    Maplewood Mall
    location55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North  Saint Paul, MNlocation55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 418
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
    Maplewood Mall
    Maplewood Mall
    location55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North  Saint Paul, MNlocation55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 448
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  • Sep
    06
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
    Maplewood Mall
    Maplewood Mall
    location55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North  Saint Paul, MNlocation55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 440
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  • Sep
    06
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
    Maplewood Mall
    Maplewood Mall
    location55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North  Saint Paul, MNlocation55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 454
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  • Sep
    07
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    CIRCUS
    Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
    Maplewood Mall
    Maplewood Mall
    location55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North  Saint Paul, MNlocation55109, 3001 White Bear Avenue North Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Available: 446
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
    State Theatre - MN • 2181 seats
    State Theatre - MN
    location55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 805 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $136Tickets Available: 270
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Grand Casino Arena • 20554 seats
    Grand Casino Arena
    location55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd.  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 264
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    10:30 AM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Grand Casino Arena • 20554 seats
    Grand Casino Arena
    location55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd.  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 178
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Grand Casino Arena • 20554 seats
    Grand Casino Arena
    location55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd.  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Available: 210
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Grand Casino Arena • 20554 seats
    Grand Casino Arena
    location55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd.  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $52Tickets Available: 60
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Grand Casino Arena • 20554 seats
    Grand Casino Arena
    location55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd.  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $54Tickets Available: 235
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    10:30 AM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Grand Casino Arena • 20554 seats
    Grand Casino Arena
    location55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd.  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 242
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Grand Casino Arena • 20554 seats
    Grand Casino Arena
    location55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd.  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Available: 256
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  • Oct
    28
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Derek Hughes
    Acme Comedy Company
    Acme Comedy Company
    location55401, 708 North 1st Street  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 708 North 1st Street Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 64
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  • Oct
    29
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Derek Hughes
    Acme Comedy Company
    Acme Comedy Company
    location55401, 708 North 1st Street  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 708 North 1st Street Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 68
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Derek Hughes
    Acme Comedy Company
    Acme Comedy Company
    location55401, 708 North 1st Street  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 708 North 1st Street Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 56
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Derek Hughes
    Acme Comedy Company
    Acme Comedy Company
    location55401, 708 North 1st Street  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 708 North 1st Street Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 68
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Derek Hughes
    Acme Comedy Company
    Acme Comedy Company
    location55401, 708 North 1st Street  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 708 North 1st Street Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 64
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    31
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Sat
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Derek Hughes
    Acme Comedy Company
    Acme Comedy Company
    location55401, 708 North 1st Street  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 708 North 1st Street Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 56
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  • Nov
    08
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Around the World with Hans Christian Andersen
    Orchestra Hall - MN • 2085 seats
    Orchestra Hall - MN
    location55403, 1111 Nicollet Mall  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $3712 tickets remaining!
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  • Nov
    17
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2579 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
    location55402, 910 Hennepin Ave  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 385
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  • Nov
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2579 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
    location55402, 910 Hennepin Ave  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 615
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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.
Acme Comedy Company
Minneapolis, MN
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026
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Grand Casino Arena
Saint Paul, MN
Casino / Entertainment
Upcoming Family Shows: 16
Next Show: Oct 23, 2026
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Maplewood Mall
Saint Paul, MN
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 7
Next Show: Sep 04, 2026
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Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
Burnsville, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Nov 22, 2026
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Orchestra Hall - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Concert Hall
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Nov 08, 2026
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Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 4
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026
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State Theatre - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Sep 20, 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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis?

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.