Family Shows in Durham

Kids shows, family entertainment, and live performances in Durham and nearby areas.

  • Updated: November 15, 2026

Browse family shows in Durham, NC this year, including kids shows, live entertainment, interactive performances, and touring productions. Explore events by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new family-friendly shows are announced.

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  • Nov 19 · 7:00 PM · Durham, NC
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Family Friendly Shows 2026-2027

Durham, NC
Family Events: 32
  • Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET, Best Value: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $211, Tickets Available: 425. Select Seats
  • Nov 25, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — THEATRE: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $169, Tickets Available: 1376. Select Seats
  • Nov 27, 2026, 1:00 PM Fri — THEATRE: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $75, Avg. price ~ $165, Tickets Available: 1150. Select Seats
  • Nov 27, 2026, 4:00 PM Fri — THEATRE: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $77, Avg. price ~ $169, Tickets Available: 1142. Select Seats
  • Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — THEATRE, Best Value: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $170, Tickets Available: 1730. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $164, Tickets Available: 1374. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 4:00 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $163, Tickets Available: 1536. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — THEATRE, Best Value, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $174, Tickets Available: 1875. Select Seats
  • Nov 29, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — THEATRE, Best Value, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $166, Tickets Available: 1552. Select Seats
  • Nov 29, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $168, Tickets Available: 1470. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — THEATRE: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $166, Tickets Available: 1829. Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — THEATRE: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 1880. Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — THEATRE: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $165, Tickets Available: 1603. Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $169, Tickets Available: 905. Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 4:00 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $174, Tickets Available: 919. Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $161, Tickets Available: 1885. Select Seats
  • Dec 06, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — THEATRE, High Demand, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $175, Tickets Available: 1522. Select Seats
  • Dec 06, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Durham Performing Arts Center • 2712 seats, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $162, Tickets Available: 1141. Select Seats
  • Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: Triangle Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 60. Select Seats
  • Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET: Triangle Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker at Carolina Theatre - Durham • 1014 seats, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $81, Tickets Available: 62. Select Seats
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Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Nov 15, 2026 1:00 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Nov 25, 2026 7:30 PM
The Bodyguard - The Musical
The Bodyguard - The Musical
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Dec 16, 2026 7:30 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Dec 27, 2026 7:00 PM
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Dec 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Step Afrika
Step Afrika
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Jan 28, 2027 7:00 PM
Waitress
Waitress
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Feb 05, 2027 7:30 PM
Wild Kratts - Live
Wild Kratts - Live
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Feb 20, 2027 1:00 PM
Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Feb 26, 2027 6:00 PM
Hadestown
Hadestown
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Mar 05, 2027 7:30 PM
Wicked
Wicked
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Mar 31, 2027 7:30 PM
Swan Lake
Swan Lake
309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Apr 23, 2027 7:00 PM
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
May 11, 2027 7:30 PM
The Phantom Of The Opera
The Phantom Of The Opera
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
May 26, 2027 7:30 PM
Just in Time
Just in Time
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Jul 13, 2027 7:30 PM

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