The Best Kids❜ Shows in Melbourne in 2025

Get ready for an enchanting ride into the world of entertainment as your favourite city plays host to a spectacular array of upcoming kids' shows in Melbourne. From whimsical tales to interactive adventures, the city is set to ignite imaginations.

As a cultural hub of Australia, Melbourne has curated a lineup of family-friendly performances that promise laughter, learning, and limitless fun. Embark on a journey where storytelling comes to life, bringing joy to both the young and the young at heart.

We've rounded up a diverse and exciting lineup of the best kids' shows in Melbourne for 2025 - curtain call!

The Best Kids' Shows in Melbourne 

1. Children’s International Film Festival 2025

 

Young film buffs should mark their calendars for the annual film event of the year! The Children’s International Film Festival 2025 (CHIFF) hits Melbourne with a curated selection of international films tailored for young audiences and their families.

CHIFF 2025 features 23 films, including 19 Australian premieres. The lineup includes a diverse range of stories, from tales about animals like cats, monkeys, and penguins to imaginative narratives involving tooth fairies and mutant zombie zoo animals. Classic favourites such as the Moomins, Ernest & Celestine, and the Elfkins make a return, alongside a new retelling of the classic Bambi story.

Where:   Various Melbourne cinemas
When:    7 June - 20 July 2025
Cost:      Tickets from $16.50

2. The 3 Little Pigs: A Family Musical

The Big Bad Wolf better watch out! Melbourne-based theatre company AG Theatre is huffing, puffing and bringing the house down with their hilarious, heartwarming new production of The 3 Little Pigs, running for a limited season at the National Theatre in St Kilda this winter school holidays.

The story follows the three very different piglets - Bar, Bee and Q - as they finally set off to build their own homes, armed with nothing but a sack of acorns and a heap of determination. Cue giggles, gasps, and a few huffs and puffs as they learn about courage, creativity, and what it means to be family.

From its charming characters to its uplifting message, the joyful production celebrates creativity, courage, and the power of friendship.

Where:   The National Theatre, 20 Carlisle St, St. Kilda
When:    16 - 20 July 2025
Cost:       Premium Tickets $59 pp | A Reserve Tickets $39 pp * Adult tickets at children’s prices. Family $140 for 4 tickets

3. Yong

Be the first to see this new Australian play presented by Monkey Baa Theatre Company, based on Janeen Brian’s novel, Yong: The Journey of an Unworthy Son.

Set against the backdrop of the 1857 Australian Gold Rush, Yong follows 13-year-old Yong, who is compelled by his father to leave their village in China and journey to the goldfields of Ballarat in search of fortune. This coming-of-age tale delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the immigrant experience, offering a poignant exploration of Chinese-Australian history.

Where:   The Show Room, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
When:    Wednesday 30 July - Saturday 2 August 2025
Cost:      Tickets from $20
Ages:      10+

4. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Presents Classic Kids: Eliza's Orchestral Adventures

Do you have a little classical music enthusiast in the house? Blow them away with tickets to Classic Kids: Eliza’s Orchestral Adventures, an engaging, interactive concert presented by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

ABC Young Performer of the Year, Eliza Shephard, is one of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic musicians and artists. She leads the audience on a musical adventure from a small country town to the big stage at Hamer Hall, exploring some of her favourite pieces along the way.

The 12:30 pm performance is a 'Relaxed Performance', designed to create a welcoming environment for all audience members, including those with sensory sensitivities.

Where:    Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
When:     Saturday 13 September 2025 | 10:30 am
                Relaxed, sensory-friendly performance  12:30 pm
Cost:       All tickets $28 + $7 transaction fee per order

5. Dog Man: The Musical

 

Your favourite crime-fighting comic book hero is coming to life this winter school holidays! Dog Man: The Musical is an action-packed, family-friendly stage adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s bestselling Dog Man book series.

In this musical adventure, best friends George and Harold, now in fifth grade, decide to create a musical based on their comic book hero, Dog Man - aka the crime-fighting sensation who is part dog, part man, and all hero. The story follows Dog Man as he battles villains like Flippy the cyborg fish and Petey, the world's most evil cat, who has cloned himself to seek revenge.

There will also be an Auslan-interpreted performance on Thursday 2 October, 11:00 am. 

Where:   Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
When:    Tuesday 30 September - Saturday 4 October 2025
Cost:      Tickets from $28

6. Annie the Musical 

 

Tomorrow is only a day away, so secure your tickets now for Annie the Musical as it rolls into Melbourne’s Princess Theatre for a strictly limited season!

Starring the legendary Anthony Warlow as “Daddy” Warbucks, the musical Annie is one of the most awarded and adored musicals of all time.

The classic tale of young orphan Annie taken in by billionaire “Daddy Warbucks” is full of hope and positivity, promising to inspire a new generation of audiences. 

Where:   Princess Theatre, 163 Spring St, Melbourne
When:    Thursday 10 July - Sunday 3 August 2025
Cost:      Tickets from $70

7. The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour

 

Get ready to get wiggly! This extra special, high energy musical features all 8 Wiggles, including the original Blue Wiggle Anthony, Simon, Lachy, Tsehay, John, Lucia, Caterina and Evie.

Of course, you can expect all of their special friends, including Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, Captain Feathersword and the viral sensation, The Tree of Wisdom!

The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour launches into Melbourne’s Hamer Hall in July, but tickets will sell like hot potatoes, so grab yours now! 

Where:   Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
When:    Saturday 26 July and Sunday 27 July, 2025
Cost:      Tickets from $39.95

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