Family Shows in Pittsburgh

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

Updated: September 27, 2026
8 Venues

Pittsburgh hosts 31 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $5 and averaging $74, across venues throughout Pittsburgh, PA. Next up: September 28, 2026 at The Mall at Robinson. Schedules updated as of September 27, 2026.

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Sep 28
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Next Family Show:
Paranormal Cirque Specter
Sep 28 · 7:30 PM · Pittsburgh, PA
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 31
  • Sep
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    CIRCUS
    Paranormal Cirque Specter
    The Mall at Robinson
    The Mall at Robinson
    location15205, 100 Robinson Centre Drive  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15205, 100 Robinson Centre Drive Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Available: 329
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Matt Fraser
    Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall • 1,047 seats
    Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
    location15120, 510 East 10th Avenue  Homestead, PAlocation15120, 510 East 10th Avenue Homestead, PA, US
    From $73Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 79
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Becca & Anthony
    Mr Small's Theatre
    Mr Small's Theatre
    location15209, 400 Lincoln Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15209, 400 Lincoln Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $5Avg. price ~ $6Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
    PPG Paints Arena
    location15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 2108
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
    PPG Paints Arena
    location15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 3039
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
    PPG Paints Arena
    location15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $120Tickets Available: 3332
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
    PPG Paints Arena
    location15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 3634
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
    PPG Paints Arena
    location15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 4330
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
    PPG Paints Arena
    location15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15219, 1001 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 4492
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Asi Wind
    Oaks Theater
    Oaks Theater
    location15139, 310 Allegheny Blvd  Oakmont, PAlocation15139, 310 Allegheny Blvd Oakmont, PA, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 133
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Mike Super Magic & Illusion
    Byham Theater • 1,300 seats
    Byham Theater
    location15222, 101 Sixth Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 101 Sixth Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 85
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  • Oct
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Available: 355
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  • Oct
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $224Tickets Available: 367
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  • Oct
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $241Tickets Available: 319
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 362
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 499
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 603
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 146
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $248Tickets Available: 288
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  • Dec
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    HOLIDAY
    Feel The Love - Celebrating A B.E. Taylor Christmas
    Heinz Hall • 2,676 seats
    Heinz Hall
    location15222, 600 Penn Ave  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 600 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Dec
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $335Tickets Available: 72
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  • Dec
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $160Avg. price ~ $355Tickets Available: 73
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  • Dec
    31
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $321Tickets Available: 90
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Benedum Center • 2,800 seats
    Benedum Center
    location15222, 237 7th Street  Pittsburgh, PAlocation15222, 237 7th Street Pittsburgh, PA, US
    From $154Avg. price ~ $358Tickets Available: 72
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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.
Byham Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Oct 24, 2026
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Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
Homestead, PA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 02, 2026
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City Winery - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Apr 11, 2027
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Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 22, 2026
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Mr Small's Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 10, 2026
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Oaks Theater
Oakmont, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 23, 2026
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PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh, PA
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
Next Show: Oct 16, 2026
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Roxian Theatre
McKees Rocks, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Apr 04, 2027
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The Mall at Robinson
Pittsburgh, PA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Sep 28, 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 Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh?

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.