Explore family events for every age and occasion, from interactive activities and live shows to fun days out the whole family can enjoy together.
What heatwave? The summer that never felt like it was going to end has finally ended, which means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas… You might still have months to go before the tree goes up, but it’s never too early to start planning the best festive days out and things to do, especially as tickets tend to sell out fast as soon as the weather changes.
Everything you need for a brilliant family day out.
DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour for the first time from March 2027.
Step inside your favourite Pixar stories!
Experience the beloved animated series’ soundtrack performed by a live orchestra, as Aang’s epic journey comes to life on the big screen!
The Witcher: In Concert returns to Europe in 2026!
Returning to the heart of Westminster, the London Parade 2027 will celebrate it’s 41st year, with all the vim and vigour of the city that it proudly serves.
Join us at Alexandra Park & Palace on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November for a spectacular weekend of fireworks, drone displays, music, food and entertainment.
Hit the road to adventure when Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures skates into a city near you!
This Christmas, the star-studded Love Actually, perhaps one of the most quotable and adored Christmas films around, will be presented live in concert, with a full orchestra playing the score live-to-film.
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol: in Concert Live to Film is set for a 15-date UK tour this festive season, featuring a screening of the film while the musical score is performed live by an orchestra.
Get ready to be amazed as you come face-to-fin with over 7,000 fin-tastic creatures at SEA LIFE London Aquarium!
A one off in-concert show has been announced for the second chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga: Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse, following the success of last December’s sold-out show in London.
Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way at the ABBA Arena. Featuring digital avatars, this ground-breaking concert is the ultimate music experience.
The perfect escape for friends, families and thrill seekers alike!
Embark on the epic time-travelling adventure of Back to the Future The Musical, as the 1985 pop culture phenomenon is transported to the stage by the film’s original creative team of Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis.
A fun chocolate day trip to one of the UK’s most popular family attractions.
Gasp, giggle, shriek and scream as you see and do things you’ve never seen or done before!
Escape to the wild world of the Serengeti with Disney’s multi award-winning musical The Lion King
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and continues to dazzle at the Palace Theatre
Explore the world-famous waxworks museum with over 250 years of history.
Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA! – the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash hit musical.
Inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical is a story about a young girl, neglected and misunderstood by her family, who discovers she has the power to change her destiny.
The ‘utterly spectacular’ (Telegraph), winner of 6 Olivier Awards My Neighbour Totoro is now in its final booking period. You only have until 3 January 2027 to experience the 5-star ‘dazzling staging of the Studio Ghibli classic’ (Guardian), brought to life through large-scale puppetry and beloved songs from the film.
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their live stage show! With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need your help to get everything ready before the big day. There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time?
This incredible show is something different for your Christmas entertainment! An enchanting mix of musical theatre with cirque wow factor, suitable for the whole family, featuring international circus acts and West End performers.
Grab the family and join in the search to find Shrek from the haze of the swamp to the glitz of Far Far Away.
Delighting audiences with laughs, screams and cutting-edge storytelling for almost 40 years.
Be at the heart of the London skyline at the attraction that has been wowing visitors since the new millennium.
From multi-sensory digital art experiences to ice rinks, we’ve planned your next day out so that you don’t have to.
Home to over 30 thrilling rides, attractions and live events, it’s the ultimate destination for thrill seekers!
The smash hit musical tells the story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students and their adventures in Oz.
A day out with a pre-schooler is hard enough already without a crowd. Term time gives parents of young children a useful window – family attractions are easier to navigate outside the school holidays, and a carefully chosen weekday morning or afternoon is often the perfect time to visit the places you don’t want to face on the weekend.
You can plan a family day out around live shows, immersive experiences, attractions, festivals, food events or theme parks. Ticketmaster’s Family guide always has plenty of fun ideas for families, including Mundo Pixar Experience, The Paddington Bear Experience, Bluey’s Big Play, Hot Wheels Stunt Show, The Great British Food Festival, Alton Towers Resort, Cadbury World, Madame Tussauds, Shrek’s Adventure and The London Eye.
For younger children, look for interactive, colourful and easy-to-follow experiences. Family-friendly options on Ticketmaster’s Family guide include Bluey’s Big Play, Blippi Live!, The Paddington Bear Experience, Shrek’s Adventure and Mundo Pixar Experience. Always check the event page for age guidance, timings and venue information before booking.
When it comes to family days out, there’s plenty to choose from the UK, including live events, attractions, family festivals, immersive experiences and theme parks. Ticketmaster’s Family guide features events and attractions in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Dorset and various venues around the UK, with options ranging from Cadbury World and Alton Towers Resort to Camp Bestival and touring live shows.
