Mario the Maker Magician throws red clown noses and large balloons from stage to the kids in the audience.

Children's Shows

Mario the Maker Magician

Mario the Maker Magician returns for a limited season only! Bringing his robot magic live from New York, Mario returns to Edinburgh with a show full of original magic, handmade robots and modern slapstick. Fast-paced, interactive and full of heart, Mario leads you through a romping explosion of contagious energy and belly laughs. For kids, adults, families, everyone! As seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Sesame Street, Universal Kids and live on tour with David Blaine.

30 July - 17 August 2025, 10:30 am

Underbelly George Square

Darryl is crampped into a large pink box, he is holding a small dog. surrounding darryl, who is a smily white male with a pink suit on and a bright orange wooly hat is a selection of objects that have cascaded out of the box, including toothbrushes, a ru

Children's Shows

Out of the Box

This family-friendly comedy show is packed with surprises as Darryl and his mysterious box take you on a whirlwind of wonder. Every time the box opens, it's a new adventure: trick shots, circus performances and laugh-out-loud moments that invite everyone to join in the fun. Darryl's mission is to make you the star of the show (no embarrassing moments here, just pure joy!). With Darryl's gentle, non-verbal clowning, everyday objects transform into the extraordinary. This show is a joyous celebration of play throughout your life, whatever your age, bringing generations together through seriously skillful silliness.

30 July - 25 August 2025, 11:30 am

Underbelly Bristo Square

A performer in a pink apron and hat holding a wooden spoon. Behind her is a man wearing a pink apron and holding a guitar.

Children's Shows

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller – A Musical

Get your dessert spoons ready for this delicious new musical for the whole family! Over the last four decades, Cinderella's has become the kingdom's most beloved ice cream company. But how did a humble ice cream maker with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire with her own ice cream empire? Perfect for the whole family, this exciting musical retelling of a fairy tale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music and theatrical magic that will capture your heart and tickle your taste buds.

30 July - 17 August 2025, 11:40 am

Underbelly Bristo Square

To the right of the image a man in jeans and a waistcoat holds a large gold letter A, and a woman in a rainbow striped dress holds an orange and blue zig-zag patterned letter Z To the left of this image, the same two people conduct a series of science de

Children's Shows

The Alphabet of Awesome Science

Join Aussie Professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where fascinating words inspire spectacular science! It's a tongue-twisting race from A to Z that's equal parts explosive, messy, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Brace yourself for an hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (multi award-winning!) chaos.

30 July - 24 August 2025, 12:00 pm

Underbelly George Square

A man in a hat and black clothes holds a large bubble containing a tornado of fog. He looks excited and surprised.

Children's Shows

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold out for the last 14 years. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.

31 July - 25 August 2025, 11:20 am

Underbelly Bristo Square

A person dressed in a tree costume made of green felt leaves and a leafy crown poses with their face resting in their hands. They are looking at the camera with a serene expression. The background is a lush, green forest.

Children's Shows

Treeeeee

Best Show nominee – UK Kids Comedy Festival 2025. Embark on a hilarious and heartwarming journey into the life of a tree with Treeeeee, a captivating mix of physical comedy and environmental storytelling. This show spans the 500-year life of a tree in just 50 minutes. The performance brings the natural world to life through expressive movement, music and audience interaction, creating a magical experience for audiences of all ages. Performed by Christiaan Hendriksen, Sketch Off finalist 2025 and Best Debut Show nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2023.

31 July - 12 August 2025, 11:45 am

Underbelly Bristo Square

Peter and Lloyd wearing yellow shirts with Mr Bing robot head between them, against a red background with bingo balls suspended from the ceiling.

Children's Shows

Foxdog Studios: Robo Bingo Kids

Ages 8 to 8,000: the thrills of bingo, robot frogs and low-cost prizes for the whole family. The UK's #1 IT consultants, Pete and Lloyd, present the perfect all-ages, interactive quirky bingo-based experience. Play using your (charged!) phone, but in a fun way! From the comfort of your seat, control the show, steer a robotic shopping bag and attempt to draw a perfect circle. Just bring your phone. There's no app to install, it works in your normal browser. No technical skill required; we'll get everyone connected before it starts.

31 July - 24 August 2025, 12:55 pm

Underbelly Cowgate

Maxwell the Bubbleologist is flying in the air making millions of bubbles

Children's Shows

The Flying Bubble Show

Dive into a magical world where dreams and reality blur in a breathtaking fusion of bubble magic and aerial flight. Maxwell the Bubbleologist soars above the stage, creating millions of shimmering bubbles with every leap and twirl. This dazzling spectacle captivates children and adults alike, with interactive moments, joyous laughter and awe-inspiring visuals. It's the perfect family outing – playful, poetic and filled with wonder. After the show, the enchantment continues as children chase and pop bubbles outside, carrying the magic into the air. A heart-opening experience that will leave audiences smiling long after.

2 - 23 August 2025, 3:10 pm

Underbelly's Circus Hub on the Meadows

A multi coloured background. In each corner of the screen are 4 different circus performers doing stunts. In the middle of the screen there is a sign with light bulbs all around it which reads 'All Star Circus'

Children's Shows

All Star Circus

Winner of the best children's show award Adelaide Fringe 2025 weeklies. Experience world-class circus talent performing extraordinary feats right before your eyes! Amazing backflips, one-arm handstands, incredible human pyramids, graceful aerialists and more inspiring acts from this award-winning cast of performers. All Star Circus has something for everyone, with plenty of laughs for both young and old, and incredible physicality that can be appreciated by all! The incredible cast is all talent from Australia. Showcasing the unique and cheeky humour of Australian artists with the sheer brilliance, athleticism and talent of Australia's best circus performers.

2 - 23 August 2025, 5:15 pm

Underbelly's Circus Hub on the Meadows