Family Shows in Indianapolis

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

Updated: August 13, 2026
6 Venues

Indianapolis hosts 75 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $51 and averaging $228, across venues throughout Indianapolis, IN. Next up: September 30, 2026 at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. Schedules updated as of August 13, 2026.

75
Upcoming Shows
Sep 30
Next Show
$51
Lowest Price
$228
Average Price
Next Family Show:
The Lion King
Sep 30 · 7:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 75
  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $228Tickets Available: 608
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Lucy Darling
    Clowes Memorial Hall • 2172 seats
    Clowes Memorial Hall
    location46208, 4600 Sunset Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46208, 4600 Sunset Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 486
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Thu
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 136
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $212Tickets Available: 806
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 148
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 136
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $212Tickets Available: 917
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 136
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 136
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $245Tickets Available: 359
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 136
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 620
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 136
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    04
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 136
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    04
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $248Tickets Available: 335
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 136
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Available: 890
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
    location46239, 7300 E Troy Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46239, 7300 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 136
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    06
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 927
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  • Oct
    07
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 1301
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  • Oct
    08
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 969
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 873
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 1256
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre • 2600 seats
    Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    location46204, 502 N. New Jersey St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 502 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Available: 957
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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.
Clowes Memorial Hall
Indianapolis, IN
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Sep 30, 2026
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Egyptian Room At Old National Centre
Indianapolis, IN
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 14, 2026
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Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
Stadium
Upcoming Family Shows: 17
Next Show: Nov 20, 2026
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Marion County Fairgrounds - IN
Indianapolis, IN
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 10
Next Show: Oct 01, 2026
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Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Indianapolis, IN
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 15
Next Show: Nov 01, 2026
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The Payne & Mencias Palladium At Allied Solutions Center For The Performing Arts
Carmel, IN
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Oct 23, 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 Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis?

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.