Family Shows in San Jose

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

Updated: October 28, 2026
4 Venues

San Jose, CA, 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.

27
Upcoming Shows
Oct 28
Next Show
$21
Lowest Price
$113
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Blippi Live
Oct 28 · 6:00 PM · San Jose, CA
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 27
  • Oct
    28
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Blippi Live
    San Jose Civic • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Civic
    location145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112location145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    From $32Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 642
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  • Oct
    28
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Escape Reality
    Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
    Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
    location157 W. El Camino, Sunnyvale, CA 94087location157 W. El Camino, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
    From $40Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Available: 30
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $21Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 642
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $36Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 1090
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $24Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 874
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $29Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 1124
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Bluey's Big Play
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $36Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 640
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dog Man - The Musical
    San Jose Civic • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Civic
    location145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112location145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    From $30Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 2027
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    HOLIDAY
    Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
    San Jose Civic • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Civic
    location145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112location145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    From $32Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 4055
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    HOLIDAY
    Irish Christmas In America
    Carriage House Theatre At Montalvo Arts Center
    Carriage House Theatre At Montalvo Arts Center
    location15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA 95071location15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA 95071
    From $81Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 59
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  • Jan
    24
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Wild Kratts - Live
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $57Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 811
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  • Jan
    31
    2027
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Eric Eaton
    San Jose Improv • 450 seats
    San Jose Improv
    location62 S Second St., San Jose, CA 95113location62 S Second St., San Jose, CA 95113
    From $57Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Feb
    21
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
    San Jose Civic • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Civic
    location145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112location145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
    From $42Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 2434
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  • Jul
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $146Avg. price ~ $453Tickets Available: 89
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  • Jul
    08
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $183Avg. price ~ $662Tickets Available: 50
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  • Jul
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $150Avg. price ~ $559Tickets Available: 63
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  • Jul
    09
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $143Avg. price ~ $430Tickets Available: 151
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  • Jul
    10
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $169Avg. price ~ $363Tickets Available: 217
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  • Jul
    10
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $156Avg. price ~ $379Tickets Available: 258
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  • Jul
    11
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $160Avg. price ~ $388Tickets Available: 210
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  • Jul
    11
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $165Avg. price ~ $670Tickets Available: 45
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  • Jul
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $186Avg. price ~ $696Tickets Available: 48
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  • Jul
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $179Avg. price ~ $742Tickets Available: 46
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  • Jul
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hamilton
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts • 3,036 seats
    San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
    location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113location255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
    From $160Avg. price ~ $604Tickets Available: 62
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.
Blippi Live
Blippi Live
CHILDREN / FAMILY
145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Upcoming Family Shows: 19
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026 6:00 PM
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Escape Reality
Escape Reality
MAGIC SHOWS
157 W. El Camino, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026 8:00 PM
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Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
CHILDREN / FAMILY
255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
Upcoming Family Shows: 175
Next Show: Oct 30, 2026 6:00 PM
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Dog Man - The Musical
Dog Man - The Musical
CHILDREN / FAMILY
145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Upcoming Family Shows: 22
Next Show: Nov 01, 2026 3:00 PM
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
HOLIDAY
145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Upcoming Family Shows: 81
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
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Irish Christmas In America
Irish Christmas In America
HOLIDAY
15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA 95071
Upcoming Family Shows: 12
Next Show: Dec 10, 2026 7:30 PM
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Wild Kratts - Live
Wild Kratts - Live
CHILDREN / FAMILY
255 Almaden Blvd.,, San Jose, CA 95113
Upcoming Family Shows: 27
Next Show: Jan 24, 2027 1:00 PM
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Eric Eaton
Eric Eaton
MAGIC SHOWS
62 S Second St., San Jose, CA 95113
Upcoming Family Shows: 14
Next Show: Jan 31, 2027 6:00 PM
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
CHILDREN / FAMILY
145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Upcoming Family Shows: 62
Next Show: Feb 21, 2027 2:00 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.
Carriage House Theatre At Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 10, 2026
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Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
Sunnyvale, CA
Comedy Club
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026
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San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
Next Show: Oct 30, 2026
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San Jose Civic
San Jose, CA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 4
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026
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San Jose Improv
San Jose, CA
Comedy Club
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Jan 31, 2027
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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 San Jose?

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 San Jose?

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 San Jose?

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.