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Theater for Children

In Kinderregion, family theater is full of surprises. Fairy tales get a fresh spin, everyday objects become part of the cast and children take the stage themselves.

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A puppet who needs the audience’s help, a fairy tale brought to life on stage through music or a play that tells an entire story without a single word: Children’s theater comes in all shapes and sizes. Across the Kinderregion, theaters and cultural venues regularly put on performances for kids and families. Some are dedicated entirely to young audiences, while others have family shows as a regular part of their program.

From traditional puppet shows and first concert experiences for toddlers to musicals and plays, there’s something for every age. Older kids and teens can also enjoy dance, comedy and circus performances. At some shows, children are encouraged to shout out suggestions and help shape the story. Elsewhere, they can peek behind the scenes on backstage tours or take center stage themselves in theater workshops. We’ve rounded up places across the Kinderregion where families can find age-appropriate performances and explore the wonderful world of theater together

Affoltern am Albis

Kasperlitheater Zipfelmütze

Kasperli takes center stage as families enjoy a rotating lineup of hand-puppet stories up close. In the creative workshop, kids can make, experiment and bring their own ideas to life.

Affoltern am Albis

Kasperlitheater Park im Grüene

From March through October, Kasperli performs outdoors when the weather cooperates. Admission is free, with a playground, little train and donkey rides for more family fun.

Theater PurPur

Children as young as two enjoy their first shows and even get to join in at the end. In the Ideas Workshop, children spend an afternoon or school break creating theater worlds of their own.

Zürich Seefeld

Zürcher Märchenbühne

Familiar fairy-tale characters take center stage here. Each season, kids aged four years and above discover a classic in a lovingly reimagined production filled with music.

Zürich Seefeld

K-BUM

The fun in Malbun does not stop when the skis come off. During winter, K-BUM adds a dedicated kids’ program to the family mix.

diverse Standorte

Figurentheater Ariella Dainesi

Puppet theater, Kasperli and live music all travel with Ariella Dainesi. Her shows range from lively storytelling sessions to original puppet productions at libraries and cultural events.

diverse Standorte

Theater am Hechtplatz

Several times a season, young audiences enjoy original, age-appropriate productions filled with great stories, music, imagination and humor.

Märli-Theater Zürich

Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and other fairy-tale favorites are performed here in Swiss German. Original music and colorful costumes bring the classics to life for kids aged four years and above.

Opernhaus Zürich

Children as young as four step into the world of opera through musical stories. Tours and workshops let families explore the opera house and get involved themselves.

Kulturgesellschaft Glarus – Kindertheater

Fairy-tale theater, musicals and plays travel across the Glarus region, bringing professional family productions to stages in Glarus and Schwanden.

Theater Stadelhofen

At this playful “theater of things,” everyday objects take center stage. Kids as young as three can watch, then get hands-on through theater games and workshops.

Rapperswiler Marionetten

At the Zeughausareal, families can enjoy fairy tales brought to life on a permanent puppet stage, with string, tabletop, rod and hand puppets taking on different roles.

Kindertheater im Grünfels

Four times a year, Villa Grünfels turns its stage over to families, with a lively mix of puppet theater, music, magic shows and plays for different age groups.

Kinder- und Jugendtheater Zug

Here, kids and teens make the theater themselves. In classes and camps, they develop their own productions and bring them to the stage at Theater Metalli.

SeesichtTheater

Children and teenagers are at the heart of the program. Families can enjoy original productions and guest performances that bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to the stage.

Alte Fabrik

On the ground floor, culture lovers can explore a varied program of theater, dance, music and spoken word. Selected productions are created especially for children and teens.

Theater Casino

The family lineup spans puppet and music theater, plays and circus. There are also tours, theater clubs and the “Junges Foyer,” where younger kids can try theater for themselves.

Lorzensaal

This venue regularly hosts children’s theater, musicals and other family shows. A dedicated kids’ calendar makes it easy to see what’s coming up next.

Theater im Burgbachkeller

At this small theater, families catch handpicked shows for young audiences, try theater themselves in workshops and explore two Zug stages through the Theater-Tandem.

Winterthur Puppet Theater

Kids as young as three get their first taste of puppet theater at “Minimum.” Family shows and workshops invite them to bring puppets and everyday objects to life themselves.

Casinotheater Winterthur

At the Casinotheater, families pair a day at the theater with a good meal. Fairy tales, music, puppetry and comedy keep things lively, followed by a stop at the in-house restaurant Fredi.

Theater am Gleis

Drama, object theatre and visual theatre: Theater am Gleis tells stories with and without words. Performances for children and families also regularly feature in the programme.

Theater Winterthur

Young audiences have a place on the main stage too, with selected productions for kids and teens plus family shows during the annual “Theater Spring”.

MythenForum Schwyz

At the MythenForum, families can enjoy big stories brought to life onstage. Children’s musicals, fairy-tale productions and familiar book favorites regularly make a stop here.

Figurentheater Südwind

In summer, Kasperli performs outdoors at Camping Seemattli. Kids ages three and up do not just watch. They can join in, speak up and help move the story along.

TAK Theater Liechtenstein

At TAK, families can enjoy a variety of performances, from puppet and object theater to dance and plays. Even babies and toddlers get their own concerts designed just for their age group.

Familienzentrum «müze»

Theatre for the very youngest: At the puppet theatre, children as young as one can enjoy exciting stories and join Kasperli on his adventures.

junges Theater Liechtenstein

Sometimes families settle into the audience. Other times, they jump right into the action. Interactive shows and productions keep things fresh for kids aged three years and above.

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