Kids' shows and school holiday theatre in the Hunter
Musicals, puppets, concerts for little ones and youth showcases: every family show we know of in the Hunter, with an eye on the school holidays.
Coming up
10OctDisney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Civic Theatre · NewcastleThe stage musical of the Disney film.KidsBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct25NovBeauty and the Beast JR
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA youth production of the musical.KidsBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct1DecPevan and Sarah in Concert
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA morning concert for young children.KidsBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct22DecThe Greatest Christmas Show
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA Christmas show for families.KidsBook with the venue · listing checked 3 Oct19JanDinosaur World Live
Civic Theatre · NewcastleA family show with life-size dinosaur puppets.KidsBook with the venue · listing checked 3 OctBy age, roughly
- Toddlers and pre-schoolers: Pevan and Sarah in Concert (1 December, a 10:30am show at the Civic).
- Primary school: Disney's Frozen (10 to 25 October) and Dinosaur World Live (19 and 20 January 2027, in the summer holidays).
- Watching other kids perform: Beauty and the Beast JR (25 to 29 November) is a youth production, and the Hunter's dance schools hold their end-of-year showcases at the Vincent Street theatre in November and December.
Check each show's listing for its recommended age and running time.
Young performers
If your child would rather be on the stage than in the audience, the Hunter has youth theatre companies, dance schools and eisteddfods. The Abermain Eisteddfod's dance solos are on at Cessnock from 6 to 10 October; see our eisteddfod guide. The Vincent Street theatre also runs drama classes through the year (see its Get involved pages).
Common questions
What kids' shows are on in Newcastle these school holidays?
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical runs at the Civic Theatre from 10 to 25 October 2026, and Dinosaur World Live plays on 19 and 20 January 2027.
Is there children's theatre in Cessnock?
The Vincent Street theatre hosts youth showcases and dance school concerts, runs drama classes, and holds school holiday workshops. Check its program for each holiday.
Are there relaxed or sensory-friendly shows?
Some venues publish social stories to help children prepare; see our accessible shows guide.