Here are 14 great family shows to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, including circus and magic shows the kids will love.
With the world’s largest arts festival kicking off in under two weeks, it can be hard to choose which of the thousands of shows to see in Edinburgh every August.
We’ve done the hard work for you again, showcasing 14 great shows that the family can enjoy at the Fringe, including circus and magic shows, comedy, theatre, puppetry and music.
5. The Listies 110% Ready
Back by poop-ular demand! Fringe family favourites since 2008, The Listies return with 110% Ready – a comedy disaster movie about the morning routine. Winner of the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Bestie Award for Best Kids Show, 110% Ready is a hilarious love letter to the chaos of family life - the kind where you’re standing at the front door, keys in hand, wondering how it took 45 minutes to put on a single shoe. Assembly (Studio One), George Square, August 5-16, not 13th, at 1pm. | Andrew Parry
6. Tale of the Firebird – Concerto for Violin, Fire & Acrobatic Orchestra
Classical music meets circus in this genre-bending adrenaline fueled spectacle, with musicians doubling as acrobats. The legend of the Phoenix told through theatrical storytelling, live music and breathtaking circus. Assembly Roxy (Central), August 6-30, not 17th, 6.15pm. | Nikola Milatovic
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7. Hello Beach
Following the hugely successful Hello Birds in 2025, Bran and Tor are back and joined by new friend Piper for a day out at the beach. An interactive multi-sensory storytelling show for 0-2 years, featuring puppetry, singing and key-word signing. 6-30 August 6-30 (no performances on 12, 18, 19 or 25), 11.30am, Assembly George Square, The Crate. Also showing at the Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival, 31 Jul – 02 Aug. | Assembly
8. Cricket & The Freebugs
A Pixar-style musical comedy, which sees five bug actor-musicians tell the tale of a cricket with nothing but a trumpet and a dream. Think The Beatles meets A Bug’s Life. After a featured appearance on BBC’s The One Show and a selection for the prestigious BEAM Showcase for new British musicals, these actor-bug-musicians are now landing at the Fringe. Assembly Rooms – The Front Room (Venue 20), 7–30 August, 11:10am. | Assembly