Family Shows in Detroit

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

Updated: August 24, 2026
4 Venues

Detroit hosts 78 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $26 and averaging $119, across venues throughout Detroit, MI. Next up: September 17, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. Schedules updated as of August 24, 2026.

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Upcoming Shows
Sep 17
Next Show
$26
Lowest Price
$119
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Sep 17 · 7:00 PM · Detroit, MI
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 78
  • Sep
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Ice Show
    Best Value
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Little Caesars Arena • 22000 seats
    Little Caesars Arena
    location48201, 66 Sibley St.  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 66 Sibley St. Detroit, MI, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 5798
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Fri
    Ice Show
    Best Value
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Little Caesars Arena • 22000 seats
    Little Caesars Arena
    location48201, 66 Sibley St.  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 66 Sibley St. Detroit, MI, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 5213
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Ice Show
    Best Value
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Little Caesars Arena • 22000 seats
    Little Caesars Arena
    location48201, 66 Sibley St.  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 66 Sibley St. Detroit, MI, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 6412
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    Ice Show
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Little Caesars Arena • 22000 seats
    Little Caesars Arena
    location48201, 66 Sibley St.  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 66 Sibley St. Detroit, MI, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 5208
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    Ice Show
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Little Caesars Arena • 22000 seats
    Little Caesars Arena
    location48201, 66 Sibley St.  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 66 Sibley St. Detroit, MI, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 4371
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Ice Show
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Little Caesars Arena • 22000 seats
    Little Caesars Arena
    location48201, 66 Sibley St.  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 66 Sibley St. Detroit, MI, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 6752
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sun
    Ice Show
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Little Caesars Arena • 22000 seats
    Little Caesars Arena
    location48201, 66 Sibley St.  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 66 Sibley St. Detroit, MI, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 6640
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    Ice Show
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Little Caesars Arena • 22000 seats
    Little Caesars Arena
    location48201, 66 Sibley St.  Detroit, MIlocation48201, 66 Sibley St. Detroit, MI, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 6234
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  • Oct
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $367Tickets Available: 539
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  • Oct
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $361Tickets Available: 418
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  • Oct
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $352Tickets Available: 448
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $73Avg. price ~ $368Tickets Available: 533
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $344Tickets Available: 665
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $344Tickets Available: 436
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $334Tickets Available: 486
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $331Tickets Available: 645
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  • Oct
    27
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $371Tickets Available: 528
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  • Oct
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $362Tickets Available: 677
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  • Oct
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $353Tickets Available: 470
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $361Tickets Available: 753
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $337Tickets Available: 629
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $364Tickets Available: 432
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $335Tickets Available: 541
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Fisher Theatre - MI • 2089 seats
    Fisher Theatre - MI
    location48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100  Detroit, MIlocation48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100 Detroit, MI, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $331Tickets Available: 681
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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.
Detroit Opera House
Detroit, MI
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 13, 2026
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Fisher Theatre - MI
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 14, 2026
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Fox Theatre - Detroit
Detroit, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 25
Next Show: Nov 08, 2026
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Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 15
Next Show: Sep 17, 2026
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Main Stage At Baldwin Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Dec 11, 2026
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Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
Royal Oak, MI
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 10, 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 Detroit?

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 Detroit?

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 Detroit?

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.