Kid-Friendly Shows in Las Vegas (2026): The Best Family Shows and Their Age Limits
The best Las Vegas shows for kids and families in 2026, with each venue's age limit and showtimes, plus the family shows that have closed. Checked September 2
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Las Vegas has more all-ages shows than its reputation suggests. The hard part is age limits, which vary from "any age on a lap" to "6 and over", and knowing which of the family shows you remember are still running. These are the ones playing now, with each venue's own age rule.
For the daytime options, see our guide to afternoon shows in Las Vegas, and for live dates and prices, Las Vegas shows for kids and families on Sin City Seats.
At a glance
| Show | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| America – The Show | The Modern Showrooms, Alexis Park | Sat & Sun, 4pm |
| Sir Elton | The Modern Showrooms, Alexis Park | Sun 5pm & Mon 7pm |
| Motown Brunch | The Modern Showrooms, Alexis Park | Sundays, 11am |
| Mystère by Cirque du Soleil | Mystère Theatre, Treasure Island | Fri–Tue, 6:30pm & 9pm |
| Blue Man Group | Blue Man Theater, Luxor | Daily, 5pm & 8pm (most days) |
| Popovich Comedy Pet Theater | V Theater, Planet Hollywood | 2:30pm |
| Tournament of Kings | Arena, Excalibur | Evenings |
| The Wizard of Oz at Sphere | Sphere | Daily 2pm & 5pm; weekends 11am |
| KÀ by Cirque du Soleil | KÀ Theatre, MGM Grand | Sat & Sun 4:30pm; evenings |
| "O" by Cirque du Soleil | O Theatre, Bellagio | Evenings |
| Michael Jackson ONE | Michael Jackson ONE Theatre, Mandalay Bay | Evenings |
| Jabbawockeez: FRQNCY | Jabbawockeez Theater, MGM Grand | Nightly |
Checked September 24, 2026. Age limits are the venue's own. Confirm your date before booking.
Quick Facts
- Any age: Mystère and Popovich Comedy Pet Theater.
- 3 and up: Blue Man Group and KÀ.
- 5 and up: "O", Michael Jackson ONE and Mac King. America – The Show recommends 5+ and welcomes all ages.
- 6 and up: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere.
- Quietest: Sir Elton, live piano with no pyrotechnics.
- Afternoon: America – The Show, Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm; Sir Elton, Sundays at 5pm from October 18.
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America – The Show
Our pick for families
A Vegas-style variety show built around America's 250th birthday: powerhouse vocalists, showgirl dancers and comedy, working through the great American songbook from "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" to "Viva Las Vegas" to Neil Diamond's "America", with stops in Georgia, Texas, Chicago and San Francisco on the way. It runs 75 minutes, and it has been extended by popular demand.
The producers recommend it for ages 5 and up and welcome all ages. It is a sing-along crowd, the songs are ones grandparents know every word of, and the 4pm curtain gets everyone out in time for dinner. Just off the Strip on Harmon Avenue, with free parking.
Sir Elton
Best for music-loving families
Elton John played his last Las Vegas residency show in 2018 and his farewell tour closed in 2023, so this is how you hear "Your Song", "Tiny Dancer", "Bennie and the Jets", "Rocket Man" and "Crocodile Rock" live in Vegas now. Jeff Burkett stars as Elton and plays the piano himself, with a live drummer and vocalist Amanda Lee Meyers, in an intimate showroom where the back row is closer than the front section of most Strip theatres.
No pyrotechnics, no backing tracks and no massive stage, so it suits children who find the big Strip productions too loud. It runs about 70 minutes and is open to all ages. Sundays at 5pm from October 18, Mondays at 7pm and some Tuesdays at 7pm.
Related: Afternoon Shows in Las Vegas (2026): Every Show That Starts Before 6pm
Motown Brunch
Best Sunday morning
A live Motown show performed by a full cast while you eat, from the producers of All Motown: The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and The Jackson 5. Every ticket includes an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet (scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, chicken tenders, pasta, fruit, filet medallions and cookies). Doors open at 11am and the show runs about 90 minutes. Drinks with alcohol are extra.
Chicken tenders and pasta on the buffet solve the "what will the kids eat" problem, and tables seat four family-style, so book together if you want to sit together.
Mystère by Cirque du Soleil
Best for the youngest
Clowns, acrobatics and no spoken story to follow, 90 minutes with no intermission. Children under one sit on a lap for free; everyone else needs a ticket. Treasure Island offers discounted tickets for under-12s. Expect loud moments, darkness and some strobe.
Blue Man Group
Best for 3 and up
Wordless music, paint and slapstick, 90 to 105 minutes. Children 3 and under can sit on a lap without a ticket. Blue Man also runs an annual sensory-friendly performance. From $68.36 including taxes and fees.
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Best for animal lovers
More than 25 rescued shelter animals doing stunts, about 70 minutes, with a meet-and-greet afterwards. Infants go free on a lap. Days vary by week.
Tournament of Kings
Dinner and a joust
Knights jousting on real horses while you eat a dinner served without cutlery. The audience is split into countries, each cheering its own knight. Excalibur's calendar has the nights and times.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
Best for 6 and up
The film reworked for Sphere's wraparound screen with 4D effects, about 75 minutes. Intended for ages 6 and up, and every guest needs a ticket.
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil
Best Cirque matinee
A martial-arts adventure on a stage that tilts to vertical, 90 minutes. Children under 3 are not admitted and under-18s must be with an adult. The weekend 4:30pm show is the only daytime Cirque curtain in town.
"O" by Cirque du Soleil
Best for older children
Acrobats and divers on a stage that turns into a pool, 90 minutes. The minimum age is 5, and Cirque warns that loud sound and periods of darkness can frighten some children.
Michael Jackson ONE
Best for pop fans
Cirque du Soleil's dance and acrobatics show set to Michael Jackson's music, 90 minutes. Children under 5 are not admitted and under-16s must be with an adult.
Jabbawockeez: FRQNCY
Best for teenagers
The masked hip-hop dance crew's new show, which opened in October 2025. No dialogue, lots of comedy, and the one teenagers are most likely to ask for.
Magic shows for kids
Magic is its own category. The two best for families are Mac King at Excalibur (Tuesday to Saturday at 3pm, ages 5+) and Mat Franco at The LINQ (7pm, all ages). We rank all nine, with the ones to skip, in kid-friendly magic shows in Las Vegas.
More all-ages shows at Alexis Park
Every show at The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park is open to all ages, just off the Strip with free parking:
- All Shook Up, an Elvis tribute with a live band, nightly at 6pm.
- All Motown, Tuesday to Thursday and weekends at 7:30pm.
- Queen Selena, a Selena tribute, Friday to Sunday at 7pm.
- Sinatra Live!, most nights at 8pm.
Family shows that have closed
- The Beatles LOVE closed in July 2024 with The Mirage, which is being rebuilt as Hard Rock.
- iLuminate at The STRAT closed on May 31, 2025.
- Awakening at Wynn closes on October 10, 2026.
- Potted Potter's Las Vegas run has ended; it only tours now.
- Wonderland, the puppet show at Alexis Park, has closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best shows in Las Vegas for kids?
America – The Show (weekends at 4pm, ages 5+ recommended), Mystère (any age), Blue Man Group (3 and up), Popovich Comedy Pet Theater (all ages), Tournament of Kings (dinner and jousting) and Mac King's comedy magic (ages 5+, 3pm).
What is the minimum age for Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas?
It depends on the show. Mystère has no minimum age (under-ones sit on a lap free). KÀ admits children 3 and up. "O" and Michael Jackson ONE are 5 and up.
Are there family shows in the afternoon?
Yes: Popovich at 2:30pm, Mac King at 3pm, America – The Show at 4pm on weekends, KÀ at 4:30pm on weekends, and Sir Elton and Blue Man Group at 5pm. Motown Brunch is Sunday at 11am.
Do children need their own ticket?
It depends on the venue. Mystère charges from age 1, Allstars of Magic from age 3 and Blue Man Group from age 4; younger children sit on a lap for free. Sphere requires a ticket for every guest.
Is Beatles LOVE still in Las Vegas?
No. LOVE closed in July 2024 when The Mirage shut for its rebuild as Hard Rock.
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