Set your alarm, mark your calendar and get ready to pounce… If you've been eyeing up theatre tickets this summer, you can get a free kid's ticket to a huge range of top West End shows in July and August. Representing an incredible 50% saving across all tickets, this is a great way to see top shows, entertain the kids and have fun yourself, all for less money.
Kids Week tickets go on sale at 10am on Tuesday 10th June 2025. Offering the chance to get free child tickets when accompanied by a full-paying adult for performances from Monday 21 July – Sunday 31 August 2025, this is a date you don’t want to miss.
When is Kids’ Theatre Week 2025?
The first thing to say is that it isn’t a week. Despite the name, Kids Week actually runs for a fabulous six weeks – almost the full length of the UK summer school holidays. We've been waiting eagerly to find out which shows will be taking part and we're pleased to say that it hasn't disappointed! With over 50 top shows taking part in Kids Week, there's something here for everyone.
Queuing opens for Kids Week on Official London from 8am. When ticket sales open at 10am, everyone in the queue will be randomly assigned a position and you may also have to additionally queue for specific shows.
What shows are included in Kids Week?
Just like last year, Kids Week 2025 features a superstar line-up of fantastic theatre for toddlers, kids and teens.
Younger children can watch their favourite characters as part of Julia Donaldson's The Baddies and the Smeds and the Smoos, The Tiger who came to Tea, Fireman Sam - The Great Camping Adventure, and The Enormous Crocodile, while older children are spoilt for choice too. From Matilda the Musical, The Lion King and Six the Musical to Horrible Histories, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Back to the Future - The Musical, this year's Kids Week line up is particularly good.
What is Kids Theatre Week?
While it’s no longer just a week, Kids Week 2025 is designed to introduce young people to the theatre. With that in mind, children aged 17 and under can get a free ticket to participating shows when accompanied by an adult. Not only that, but you can buy up to two extra half price children’s tickets, and there’s no booking fees.
Along with the free theatre tickets, Kids Week includes plenty of added extras, with some shows offering activities or interactive curtain calls. So children can get even more out of their theatre experience, whether they're seasoned theatre-goers or visiting for the first time. The schedule of interactive theatre experiences in 2025 includes puppetry workshops with 101 Dalmatians, musical theatre with Disney's The Lion king and learning the art of illusions with Harry Potter.
Kids Week is run by Official London Theatre a ticket buying platform from the Society of London Theatre. This not-for-profit organisation champions theatres and works to make them as welcoming as possible for all, so Kids Week is part of that inclusivity. To find out more and receive reminders about the sale date, follow Official London Theatre on X, Facebook or Instagram.
Rebecca Lancaster is a Digital Writer for Mother&Baby, drawing on ten years of parenting her two children to help others navigating their own parenting journey. As a freelance writer, she spent ten years working with leading lifestyle brands, from travel companies to food and drink start-ups, and writing everything from hotel reviews to guides to the best British cheeses. She’s particularly interested in travel and introducing her children to the excitement of visiting new places, trying different foods (less successfully) and experiencing different cultures.