The Broadway League announced today that Kids' Night on Broadway^® will return to New York City on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with 18 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. (Minimum age of 13 required to join the free Fan Club).

"Kids’ Night on Broadway can play an important role in introducing the magic of Broadway to young people and their families,” said Jason Laks, President of The Broadway League. “By welcoming new audiences, this program creates lasting memories, builds the next generation of theatre lovers, and reminds us of Broadway’s role as a family-friendly cultural experience.”

Participating shows include:

Aladdin

All Out: Comedy About Ambition

& Juliet

Buena Vista Social Club

Chicago

The Great Gatsby*

Hamilton

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The Lion King

Maybe Happy Ending

MJ

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Operation Mincemeat

The Outsiders

SIX: The Musical*

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

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, February 25.
(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, 16 restaurants in the Theatre District and the Museum of Broadway will offer exclusive deals for Kids' Night on Broadway ticketholders on Tuesday, February 24^th, including free kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entree, encouraging families to enjoy a full evening out.

Kids’ Night on Broadway participating restaurants include: AperiBar, Applebee’s (42 ^nd St.), Applebee’s (50 ^th St.), Bar Mexicana, Carnegie Diner and Café, Chicken Guy, Criollas Baked Empandas, Ellen’s Stardust Diner, Hard Rock Cafe, Havana Central, Le Rivage, Mermaid Oyster Bar, Planet Hollywood, Playwright Tavern, PS Kitchen, and Schnipper’s.

Kids’ Night ticketholders can also head to the Museum of Broadway and save 50% on admission. Join the Museum of Broadway on Tuesday, February 24th from 9:30am-4pm (last entry 2:30pm) for a fun day of Broadway games, trivia, and one-of-a-kind interactive experiences for kids of all ages. Visit Kidsnightonbroadway.com/before-the-show for more information.

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 of charge and offers members the opportunity to stay up-to-date with 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. One must be age 13 or up to join the free Fan Club.

Kids’ Night on Broadway will continue 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 1996, more than 200,000 kids and teens have attended Broadway shows.