Family Shows in San Jose

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

Updated: June 27, 2026
6 Venues

Discover family shows in San Jose, including children's theatre, touring productions, circus performances, magic shows, holiday events, puppetry, and live entertainment for all ages. Browse upcoming performances, venues, schedules, ticket options, and family-friendly events updated daily.

58
Upcoming Shows
Jun 28
Next Show
$18
Lowest Price
$67
Average Price
Next Family Show:
The Lion King Jr.
Jun 28 · 2:00 PM · San Jose, CA
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 58
  • Jun
    28
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    The Lion King Jr.
    Hammer Theatre Center
    Hammer Theatre Center
    location95113, 101 Paseo De San Antonio  San Jose, CAlocation95113, 101 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose, CA, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $6710 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Escape Reality
    Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
    Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
    location94087, 157 W. El Camino  Sunnyvale, CAlocation94087, 157 W. El Camino Sunnyvale, CA, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 30
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  • Aug
    20
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Thu
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 214
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  • Aug
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 214
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 214
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 210
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Available: 204
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 214
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 211
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  • Aug
    23
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 212
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    23
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    24
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Mon
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    25
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Tue
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    25
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    26
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Wed
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    CIRCUS
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 208
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    27
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Thu
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CIRCUS
    Best Value
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    28
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    29
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 212
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    29
    2026
    4:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    West Wind Capitol Drive-In
    location95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue  San Jose, CAlocation95136, 3630 Hillcap Avenue San Jose, CA, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 214
    View Tickets
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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.
Carriage House Theatre At Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 10, 2026
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Hammer Theatre Center
San Jose, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Jun 28, 2026
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Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
Sunnyvale, CA
Comedy Club
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Jul 05, 2026
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San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
Next Show: Sep 26, 2026
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San Jose Civic
San Jose, CA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026
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SAP Center
San Jose, CA
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 7
Next Show: Oct 22, 2026
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West Wind Capitol Drive-In
San Jose, CA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 26
Next Show: Aug 20, 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 San Jose?

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 San Jose?

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 San Jose?

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.