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Kids go free this summer: 1000s of tickets still available for top London theatre shows

  • Over 222,000 tickets are still available for top London shows as part of Official London Theatre’s Kids Week campaign, which begins today 
  • Until 31 August, kids aged 17 and under can go to the theatre for free, when accompanied by a full paying adult 
  • Plus, book ahead into September for selected shows 
  • Two additional children can go for half price with every adult, all with no booking fees 
  • Launched in 1998, Kids Week is the longest-running audience development initiative of its kind 

Lovingly referred to as ‘the longest week in summer’, Kids Week is running until Sunday 31 August – tickets are available for selected performances throughout the summer holidays, with additional availability into September for some shows. During Kids Week, a child aged 17 and under can see a show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price, plus an additional two children can attend for half price – and there are no booking fees. Tickets are available at OfficialLondonTheatre.com. 

With over 222,000 tickets available, families can experience the magic of theatre for less this summer. With over 40 top London shows still available to book, including 101 Dalmatians, Back To The Future The Musical, Clueless The Musical, The Devil Wears Prada, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, Horrible Histories, RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Smeds And The Smoos, Starlight Express, The Tiger Who Came To Tea and Wicked, there is something for all the family to enjoy. Plus, new shows have recently joined the campaign, including Cabaret, Oscar At The Crown, Saving Mozart and War Horse. 

Alongside the performances, many shows are offering additional activities, from dance and musical theatre workshops to puppet demonstrations, and ‘Kids Week Curtain Calls’ where all Kids Week bookers in attendance for that performance can stay for a post-show Q&A. At the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, families can also enjoy the only Afternoon Tea available in a West End theatre, a showstopping experience with a dramatic two-act menu – and kids go free with a full paying adult! 

“As Kids Week begins once again, I’m delighted that a new generation of theatre fans will soon experience the joy of London’s world-class productions for the very first time. A trip to the theatre is something everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy, and over the past 27 years, Kids Week has helped make that possible for more than 2.5 million children and their families. 

With thousands of tickets still available, there truly is something for everyone – especially for those who can be flexible with dates and shows. It’s a fantastic chance to create special memories this summer and, hopefully, spark a lifelong love of theatre.” 

Emma De Souza, Kids Week founder and Executive Director (Audiences & Commercial) at Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre

List of available shows participating in Kids Week 2025 

  • 101 Dalmatians 
  • The 3 Musketeers 
  • Alice In Wonderland 
  • Back To The Future The Musical 
  • The Baddies 
  • The Boy With Wings 
  • Cabaret 
  • The Choir Of Man 
  • Clueless The Musical 
  • The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button 
  • The Daughter Of Time 
  • The Devil Wears Prada 
  • The Dinosaur That Pooped 
  • The Elves And The Shoemaker 
  • Fawlty Towers 
  • Fireman Sam Live: The Great Camping Adventure 
  • The Great Gatsby 
  • Hadestown 
  • Harry Potter And The Cursed Child 
  • Hold On To Your Butts 
  • Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits 
  • Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical 
  • The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe 
  • Little Dancer 
  • Mamma Mia! 
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream 
  • Ministry Of Science Live! 
  • Les Misérables 
  • MJ The Musical 
  • Monopoly Lifesized 
  • Moulin Rouge! The Musical 
  • The Mousetrap 
  • RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro 
  • Natural History Museum: Dinosaurs Live! 
  • Oscar At The Crown 
  • The Play That Goes Wrong 
  • Rough Magic 
  • Saving Mozart 
  • Showstopper! The Improvised Musical 
  • Sing Street 
  • The Smeds And The Smoos 
  • Spot’s Birthday Party 
  • Starlight Express 
  • Stranger Things: The First Shadow 
  • The Tiger Who Came To Tea 
  • Tina – The Tina Turner Musical 
  • Tom Gates Epic Stage Show 
  • War Horse 
  • Wicked 

Age recommendations and restrictions for participating shows will vary. Please check the show listings on OfficialLondonTheatre.com for more information.