This article shares where kids shows are happening in Brisbane, suitable for the whole family!
Looking for some kids’ shows in Brisbane that will suit the whole family?
There are plenty of Brisbane performing arts centres and local venues which host kids’ shows in Brisbane. Some have great programs for kids; others have whole festivals dedicated to children. For more information about any of the listed theatres below, please click on the heading of each location. Or if you are looking for shows that are on over the school holidays as well as other things to do with kids in Brisbane these school holidays click here and scroll down to the bottom.
Theatres with kids’ shows in Brisbane
Brisbane Arts Theatre
Address: 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone: 07 3369 2344
The Brisbane Arts Theatre is a non-for-profit organisation that has been running since 1936. It’s considered to be Brisbane’s home for performing arts. The Brisbane Arts Theatre is well known for its children’s theatre and has a whole calendar on its website dedicated to showing off its children’s theatre schedule. The children’s theatre programs always run on school holidays and weekends, making it easily accessible to families. Click here to find out what’s on now for kids’ shows in Brisbane at the Brisbane Arts Theatre for kids.
- More events coming soon!
Brisbane Powerhouse
Address: 119 Lamington Street, New Farm QLD 4005
Phone: 07 3358 8622
Once a power station in the 1920s, the Brisbane Powerhouse is now one of Brisbane’s largest contemporary performing arts centres. Featuring two theatres, it produces some of Queensland’s largest cultural events each year, including the World Theatre Festival and the Brisbane Comedy Festival.
The Brisbane Powerhouse hosts a huge range of kid’s performances a year, from ballet to musicals. Here is what’s on now for kids’ shows in Brisbane at the Brisbane Powerhouse for kids.
Kids’ theatre shows on at Brisbane Powerhouse:
- The Beanies: 24 September
- Pevan & Sarah: 29 October – 30 October
- Storytime Balley: 26-28 January, 2025
Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
Address: 420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Phone: 07 3872 9000
The Judith Wright Centre is located right in the middle of the creative district of Fortitude Valley. As such, it is well known for its focus on performing arts, circus, cabaret and dance.
The Judith Wright Centre usually hosts several performances a year which feature exhilarating performances for all ages. Its shows are big favourites with kids who prefer acrobatics and stunts over dialogue and story. Click here to find out more about the Judith Wright Centre for kids.
Kids’ theatre shows on at Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts:
- More events coming soon!
La Boite Theatre
Address: 6 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
Phone: 07 3007 8600
From humble beginnings in the 1920s, La Boite is well known now for its diversity in its shows and who it represents in its theatre performances.
La Boite holds a range of children’s shows all year round. It also hosts school holiday workshops for kids who love to perform. Click here to find out what’s on now for kids’ shows in Brisbane at the La Boite Theatre for kids.
Kids’ theatre at La Boite Theatre:
- Fancy Long Legs: 12 September – 22 September
Logan Entertainment Centre
Address: 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central QLD 4114
Phone: (07) 3412 5626
With a year-round program of live performances LEC is one of Logan’s top choices for great entertainment – night or day. A place where wonderful experiences are shared. Enjoy musical theatre, drama, dance, music concerts, and comedy. Access plenty of free parking and a great onsite canteen packed with family friendly snacks. Discover what’s on here.
Kids’ theatre shows on at Logan Entertainment Centre:
- The Quizzical Mr Jeff: 18 September
Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
Address: 270 Jacaranda Ave, Kingston QLD 4114
Phone: (07) 2803 4701
Logan City Council has transformed the city’s historic butter factory site into Logan’s landmark cultural precinct offering a year-round program of art, culture and entertainment in the heart of Logan. With major festivals, concerts and live performances, it’s a place where the city’s rich cultural heritage and diversity is celebrated. What’s On.
Kids’ theatre shows on at Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct:
- The Beanies: 25 September
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
Address: Corner Melbourne Street and Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone: 136 246
QPAC is Queensland’s most well-known performing arts centres. In the heart of South Brisbane, it holds the majority of the performances that occur in Brisbane in its four separate theatres.
QPAC produces a variety of high-quality children-friendly shows each year, especially around the school holidays. Every two years it also hosts Out of the Box, Queensland’s largest children’s festival. Along with free games and activities, Out of the Box always features family-friendly shows made just for children of all ages. Click here to find out what’s on now for kids’ shows in Brisbane at the QPAC for kids.
Kids’ theatre shows on at QPAC:
- Cirque Africa: August 27
- Wicked: from September 12
QUT Gardens Theatre
Address: Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone: 07 3138 4455
QUT Garden’s Theatre is located on the QUT Garden’s Point Campus. Known for its focus on culture and literature, the theatre is the perfect place to go for more obscure productions.
QUT Garden’s Theatre usually hosts a couple of children’s programs during the school holidays. These are usually based on famous children’s books. Click here to find out what’s on now for kids shows in Brisbane at the QUT Gardens Theatre for kids.
Kids’ theatre shows on at QUT Gardens Theatre:
- The Gruffalo: 14-16 September
- Spot – Live in Brisbane: 20-22 September
- Room on the Broom: 27-29 September
Redcliffe Entertainment Centre
Address: Downs Street, Redcliffe Qld 4020
Phone: 07 3480 6280
The Redcliffe Entertainment Centre is a bright, modern venue showcasing the performing arts, plus movies, comedy nights and conferences. There is a range of musicals, shows and touring events on for families throughout the year.
Kids’ theatre shows on at Redcliffe Entertainment Centre:
- The Magnificent Bubble Show: September 17
Redland Performing Arts Centre
Address: 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland QLD 4163
Phone: 07 3289 8131
RPAC is a theatre space specially created for the Redlands Area. Featuring a range of cultural and artistic performances, it showcases the artistic community of the Redlands.
Being the Redlands’ main theatre, the Redlands Theatre always hosts several child-friendly performances a year, especially around the school holidays. Click here to find out what’s on now for kids’ shows in Brisbane at the Redlands Performing Arts Theatre for kids.
Kids’ theatre shows on at Redland Performing Arts Centre:
- Whalebone: Wed 4 September, 10am, 1pm
- The Listies: Fri 20 September, 10am, 1pm
SunPAC – Sunnybank Performing Arts Theatre
Address: 470 McCullough St, Sunnybank QLD 4109
Phone: (07) 3323 9650
SunPAC Sunnybank Performing Arts Centre is the newest addition to the theatre scene in Brisbane, located in Sunnybank, and opened in October 2016, it has a lot in store for Brisbane families! It is a joint project between the Brisbane City Council and the Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, to deliver the Sunnybank Performing Arts Centre project (SunPAC), a new multicultural performing arts centre.
Click here to find out what’s on now for kids’ shows in Brisbane at the SunPAC Sunnybank Performing Arts Centre for kids.
Kids’ theatre shows on at SunPAC:
- More events coming soon!
Ron Hurley Theatre
Address: 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170
Phone: (07) 3403 6934
Kids’ theatre shows on at Ron Hurley Theatre
- More events coming soon!
Production companies with kids’ shows in Brisbane
Based in Brisbane, these production companies offer up a variety of children’s programmes all year round.
Redcliffe Musical Theatre
The Redcliffe Musical Theatre group was founded in 2009 to provide entertainment to the Moreton Region. It focuses on helping young people to get started in the theatre industry.
Redcliffe Musical Theatre tends to run mostly family-friendly shows. Its repertoire includes The Sound of Music, Singing in the Rain, Mary Poppins and The Wizard of Oz.
Lifelike Touring
Performing at various venues in Brisbane from QUT Garden’s Point to Brisbane Powerhouse.
Lifelike Touring offers productions all over Australia and beyond. They’re well known for their children’s shows.
Lifelike Touring is famous for its branded family lives shows. These include children’s favourites such as Peppa Pig, Octonauts, Barney and Dora the Explorer.
They sell their tickets through Ticketek, so do check on there for kids show tickets!
Kids Promotions
They most often perform at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre and Riverstage Brisbane.
Kids Promotions is well known to be a live children’s entertainment company. They focus on small suburban venues and have performed over 2500 shows.
Featuring a huge range of live shows including Spot the Dog, Bob the Builder, Play School and Bananas in Pajamas, Kids Promotions shows are perfect for the youngest members of the family.
You can buy tickets to their shows on Ticketek.
Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment performs all over Australia, including in Brisbane. The company performs in over 75 different countries in the hopes of providing live entertainment for the whole family.
Feld Entertainment is well known for productions such as Disney on Ice and Disney Live.
You can buy tickets to their shows on Ticketek.
Fame Theatre Company
Performing at the Schonell Theatre they have been a family favourite for many years.
Known for its student productions, Fame is a theatre company where many young actors start their careers.
Along with student-based productions, the Fame Theatre Company also does a range of school holiday shows. These are often based on fairy tales.
Shake and Stir Theatre Company
Shake and Stir Theatre Company most often perform their shows at QPAC, La Boite Theatre Company and Brisbane Powerhouse.
The Shake and Stir Theatre Company are known for their humorous takes on literature from the likes of Shakespeare and George Orwell.
Shake and Stir have also done productions of Roald Dahl classics such as Revolting Rhymes and George’s Marvellous Medicine.
For more fun school holiday activities for the kids, visit our comprehensive round-up of school holiday ideas here.
Theatre festivals for kids in Brisbane
Out of the Box is a biennial festival for children eight years and under, held at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Find out more here.
