Kids 18 and under attend a show for FREE when accompanied by a full-paying adult

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The Broadway League announced today that Kids' Night on Broadway^® will return to New York City on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with 21 participating Broadway shows. A program of The Broadway League, Kids’ Night on Broadway allows anyone 18 and under to attend a participating Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Tickets will be available for purchase at a later date. To be the first to know when tickets go on sale, sign up for The Broadway Fan Clubat KidsNightonBroadway.com. (Must be 13 or older to join the free Fan Club).

"Kids' Night on Broadway is one of our favorite traditions because it gives families the opportunity to experience the excitement of live theatre together," said Jason Laks, President of The Broadway League. "Whether it's a child's first Broadway show or the latest in a growing love of theatre, Kids’ Night creates memories that last a lifetime."

Participating shows include:

Aladdin

& Juliet

Buena Vista Social Club

Chicago

The Great Gatsby*

Hadestown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Just In Time

The Lion King

The Lost Boys

Maybe Happy Ending

MJ

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

The Outsiders

Paranormal Activity

Schmigadoon!

SIX: The Musical*

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Titaníque

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Wicked

*The performance date for The Great Gatsby and SIX: The Musical will take place on Wednesday, August 26.

Families are encouraged to review each show's recommended age guidance before purchasing tickets, as participating productions are intended for different age groups.

(Please note that participating shows are subject to change.)

Kids’ Night on Broadway is celebrated with in-theatre activities including talkbacks, sing-alongs, art projects, Kids’ Night on Broadway activity books, and more. In addition, 15 restaurants in the Theatre District, the Museum of Broadway, and Top of the Rock will offer exclusive deals for Kids' Night on Broadway ticketholders on Tuesday, August 25. Many of the participating restaurants will offer free kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entree, giving families the opportunity to enjoy a full evening out. Visit KidsNightonBroadway.com/before-the-show for more information.

Kids’ Night on Broadway participating restaurants include:Applebee’s (42 ^nd St.), Applebee’s (50 ^th St.), Bar Mexicana, Carmine’s Italian Restaurant Times Square, Churrascaria Plataforma, Ellen’s Stardust Diner, Hard Rock Cafe, Havana Central, Le Rivage, Mermaid Oyster Bar, Playwright Celtic Pub, Playwright Tavern, P.S. Kitchen, Schnipper’s, and Virgil’s Real Barbecue.

Visit KidsNightonBroadway.com to find information on shows, sign up for The Broadway Fan Club, and explore dining options. (Please note that participating restaurants are subject to change.)

All guests attending Kids’ Night on Broadway must have a ticket. The offer is applied as 50% off each ticket when purchased as a pair; no additional ‘free’ tickets are added to orders.

Joining The Broadway Fan Club is free and offers members the opportunity to stay up to date on Broadway's current and future happenings. Members will receive occasional Broadway show discount ticket offers, monthly Broadway newsletters, and information about programs such as Kids' Night on Broadway, all from The Broadway League, the official trade association for the Broadway industry. Must be 13 or older to join the free Fan Club.

Kids’ Night on Broadway continues to take place throughout the year in multiple cities around the country with different shows and venues providing their own unique approach to the event. Please visit KidsNightonBroadway.com for specific dates and locations. This nationwide program is designed to introduce a new generation to the experience of live theatre.

Kids’ Night on Broadway, a year-round national audience development program of The Broadway League, is generously presented by The New York Times . Since its launch in 1996, more than 386,000 Kids' Night on Broadway tickets have helped thousands of families experience the excitement of Broadway together.