Best Family Shows in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is not just for adults. These family-friendly shows offer entertainment that kids and parents will love equally, from acrobatics to medieval jousting.

A family show in Las Vegas needs to work for more than one age group. The best choice is rarely the show with the most elaborate marketing; it is the one whose tone, runtime, theater location, and age guidance match the children and adults actually in your party. This list includes broad spectacle, comedy-led magic, dance, and a dinner-show format so families can choose an evening that fits their pace instead of treating every all-ages ticket as interchangeable.

Start by deciding what will hold the youngest traveler’s attention. WOW, Blue Man Group, and Mystère lean into visual production and movement. Tournament of Kings is the most structured dinner-and-show option. Piff the Magic Dragon and Mat Franco suit groups that want a magic-forward night, while Jabbawockeez is the dance-focused choice. Confirm the operator’s current age guidance, start time, and ticket terms before booking, particularly for a late performance.

Build the choice around your group

For a mixed-age group that wants one large, visual production, compare WOW, Blue Man Group, and Mystère. These are better starting points when the group has different entertainment tastes because their formats do not depend on following a single storyline or knowing a particular music catalog. For a meal built into the evening, Tournament of Kings changes the rhythm of the night by combining dining and performance in one reservation. That can reduce the logistics of moving a hungry group between resorts.

Magic and dance solve different problems. Piff the Magic Dragon and Mat Franco work best when the family wants personality and illusion as the centerpiece. Jabbawockeez is the choice when choreography and music are more important than magic or circus acts. Michael Jackson ONE adds a theatrical interpretation of a familiar catalog, so it is most useful for families who already know the music and want a bigger production setting.

Practical planning notes

Check the individual show review before you buy. Theater location, runtime, parking or rideshare timing, and the minimum recommended arrival window are not the same across the Strip. A show that is ideal after an early dinner may be a poor fit for a child who has already spent a hot afternoon outdoors. If you are traveling with young children, prioritize a format that is visually active and a start time that does not make the rest of the evening stressful.

Current schedules and cast details can change. Use this guide to narrow the format, then use the ticket destination on the selected show’s review to confirm the actual performance date, seating availability, and any venue-specific age policy before you finalize the family itinerary.

The best family show is the one that gives every traveler a reason to pay attention. Choose broad spectacle for flexible mixed-age appeal, magic for a more intimate personality-led night, dance for music-minded children, or a dinner show when one reservation simplifies the plan.

Shows in this list

WOW – The Vegas Spectacular

WOW – The Vegas Spectacular is performed at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. It is a Variety / Spectacular production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Acrobatics, quick-change artistry, crossbow acts, and comedy in a 90-minute variety show at the Rio. All ages. Tickets from $45. Check showtimes and tickets.

WOW – The Vegas Spectacular is the kind of show that reminds you why Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world. From the moment the lights dim, you are transported into a world of jaw-dropping acrobatics, mind-bending illusions, and stunning visual effects that keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire performance.

Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is performed at Luxor. It is a Performance Art / Comedy production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Three silent blue performers play custom PVC pipe instruments, drum with paint, and interact with the audience. At Luxor. All ages. Check showtimes and tickets.

Blue Man Group defies easy description. Three performers painted entirely blue take the stage and create an experience that is part rock concert, part comedy show, part art installation.

Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Mystère by Cirque du Soleil is performed at Treasure Island (TI). It is a Cirque du Soleil / Acrobatic production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. The original Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, running at Treasure Island since 1993. Teeterboard acts, aerial straps, comedic characters, and a live original score in a custom 1,600-seat theater. All ages. Tickets from $69. Check showtimes and tickets.

Mystère holds a special place in Las Vegas history. When it opened at Treasure Island in 1993, it fundamentally changed what entertainment on the Strip could be.

Tournament of Kings

Tournament of Kings is performed at Excalibur Hotel & Casino. It is a Dinner Show / Medieval production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Dinner theater with live jousting on horseback, a three-course meal, and audience sections cheering for assigned knights. At Excalibur. All ages. Check showtimes and tickets.

Tournament of Kings at Excalibur is one of the most unique entertainment experiences in Las Vegas. Part dinner theater, part medieval spectacle.

Michael Jackson ONE

Michael Jackson ONE is performed at Mandalay Bay. It is a Cirque du Soleil / Musical Tribute production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Cirque du Soleil production using Michael Jackson's original recordings. Street dance, acrobatics, and a custom surround-sound system. At Mandalay Bay. Check showtimes and tickets.

Michael Jackson ONE is Cirque du Soleil's electrifying tribute to the King of Pop. The show uses Michael Jackson's original recordings as the soundtrack for spectacular acrobatics and street dance.

Piff the Magic Dragon

Piff the Magic Dragon is performed at Flamingo Las Vegas. It is a Magic / Comedy production, runs about 75 minutes, and is listed for All ages. John van der Put performs in a dragon costume alongside his chihuahua Mr. Piffles. Deadpan comedy and close-up magic. 350-seat theater at the Flamingo. Check showtimes and tickets.

Piff the Magic Dragon is the show you did not know you needed. John van der Put performs in a full dragon costume alongside his chihuahua assistant Mr. Piffles.

Mat Franco – Magic Reinvented Nightly

Mat Franco – Magic Reinvented Nightly is performed at The LINQ Hotel + Experience. It is a Magic / Interactive production, runs about 80 minutes, and is listed for All ages. America's Got Talent winner brings fresh, interactive magic that makes you part of the show. Check showtimes and tickets.

Mat Franco made history as the first magician to win America's Got Talent in 2014. His Las Vegas residency at The LINQ proves his talent is even more impressive in person.

Jabbawockeez

Jabbawockeez is performed at MGM Grand. It is a Dance / Performance production, runs about 75 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Synchronized hip-hop dance crew in white masks and gloves. Winners of America’s Best Dance Crew. No spoken dialogue. At MGM Grand. Check showtimes and tickets.

Jabbawockeez became famous as the winners of America's Best Dance Crew, and their Las Vegas show takes their synchronized hip-hop choreography to another level.