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Looking for ways to entertain the family in London in summer 2026? How about a trip to the theatre?
London's stages are packed with options, from upbeat musicals, to adaptations of beloved children's books, to unusual takes on Shakespeare. Disney, Alice in Wonderland, Studio Ghibli and Harry Potter regularly feature too. Whether you're looking to entertain toddlers, teenagers — or any age in between — here's our pick of the best family-friendly theatre shows and musicals in London right now and throughout the rest of 2026. Get booking!
Best family-friendly musicals in London: Summer 2026
Time's running out to see Hercules in the West End. Photo by Johan Persson ©Disney
