Our Top 9 Fringe Shows for Little People (3-7 years) - August 2026
- Laura Vida, Feature Writer
- 21 hours ago
- 3 min read
No bubbles or Disney here, I’m afraid! There’s an overwhelming amount on. So our focus was top-notch music, good stories, interactive opportunities and acrobatics. You’ll find many more fantastic options in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, which you can browse online.
NB: See the booking page for each event (links below) for up-to-date ticket prices, dates and times.
Romeo and Juliet for Bairns
Ideal age: 0+
What: Immersive, theatrical, and funny. No tragedy here. Back by popular demand after sell-out shows of Macbeth For Bairns. And yes, you’ll be dancing too.
When: 7th to 23rd August
Where: George Mackay Brown Library at Scottish Storytelling Centre
£14 per adult; £10 per child (2 for 1 tickets on 10th & 11th August)
Booking recommended
CeilidhKids at the Fringe
Ideal age: 3-7 years
What: Child-friendly expert-led intro. to Scottish dancing. Suitable for the whole family. But best for 3-7s with a (slightly older or adult) partner.
When: Most days from 6th August (not Wednesdays, or 31st)
£ what you can
Booking recommended
Circus The Show
Ideal age: 3+ (Guideline)
What: Acrobatics, a hilarious clown, juggling etc. You’ll find rave reviews from last year.
When: From 7th August, early pm almost daily. 2 for 1 tickets on 10th & 11th August.
Where: Palais du Variété at Assembly George Square Gardens
£15.50 (£14.50 concession)
Booking advised
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Ideal age: 3-10 years
What: Puppetry, music and, of course, storytelling
When: 7th-16th August, 11am
Where: Scottish Storytelling Centre
£16 per adult; £10 per child (2 for 1 tickets on 10th & 11th August)
Booking advised
The Letterman
Ideal age: 5+
What: Alphabet not behaving? Enter the Letterman. Expert hilarious clowning around, and plenty of audience participation.
When: 8th to 31st August
Where: Billiard Room at Teviot13, Bristo Square
£12 per adult; £11 per child (2 for 1 tickets on 10th & 11th August)
Booking recommended
Tenement Jazz Band: Interactive Live Jazz for Kids
Ideal age: 0+ (see below)
What: Expect real atmosphere, and quality trad jazz. A gig aimed at curious, lively kids who love to boogie! NB: It’s a loud experience! If your kid is sensitive, bring ear defenders. Personally, we wouldn’t take a baby.
When: Multiple dates in August. See booking page.
Where: The Jazz Bar (Chambers Street)
£13 per adult; £11 per child
Booking advised
The Truth About Trees
Ideal age: 5+
What: How stories can trigger action. A small boy decides to act. Actors, puppets, shadows, and an eco message.
When: From 7th August, multiple dates (see booking page)
Where: The Box at Assembly George Square
£13 per adult; £12 per child
Booking recommended
A Pirate’s Bedtime
Ideal age: 5+
What: Join the pirate crew on their journey of discovery. Funny, fast-paced, with a clear message: gold is not always the greatest treasure. Expect dance, song and live music along the way.
When: 10th to 15th August
Where: Forest Theatre at Greenside @ George Street (details on booking page)
£10 full price; £7 concession; £6.50 family ticket (per person in a family of 4)
Booking recommended
Dragon Tales
Ideal age: 0+ (babies require tickets)
What: Preschool theatre, storytelling, puppetry.
When: From 3rd August, multiple days available
Where: George Young Hall, LifeCare Centre
£12 per child/baby £10 for 2 adults
Booking advised