Kids and Classics: Alice in Musical Wonderland 2026 in Dubai

Kids and Classics: Alice in Musical Wonderland in Dubai is an hour-long opera adventure for children aged three and up, staged at the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) in Souk Madinat Jumeirah on Sunday 15 November 2026. Performed in English with opera singing, live piano and harp and ToDA’s 360-degree projections, it turns Lewis Carroll’s famous story into a show that young audiences help to tell rather than simply watch.

The Story of Alice in Musical Wonderland in Dubai

In this version of the tale, Alice dreams of becoming an opera singer, and Wonderland is where her journey begins. Guided by the White Rabbit and other familiar characters, she travels through different eras of music inspired by famous operas, meeting playful challenges at every turn.

She cannot do it alone. Young audience members are invited into the story to take part in interactive musical games and help Alice navigate the surprises Wonderland has in store. Along the way, children discover famous composers and get a feel for how music has changed through the centuries, all through singing, storytelling and hands-on activities rather than a formal concert.

The Kids and Classics Series at ToDA

Kids and Classics is a series of family productions that retell well-known stories through classical music. Before Alice, it brought The Three Little Pigs, The Nutcracker and Goldilocks and the Three Bears to young audiences, and ToDA has described the series as a joyful mix of storytelling, opera and live music on piano and harp. Alice in Musical Wonderland is its latest production and was also scheduled at ToDA in October, so the November date is a second chance for families who missed it.

Live Piano and Harp

The music is played live on piano and harp, so children hear real instruments up close instead of a recording.

Opera Sized for Young Listeners

The singing is opera, but the format is built around short attention spans: around 60 minutes, a story children already half know and regular moments where they are asked to join in. For many families it is a gentle first experience of opera that feels more like a game than a recital.

Inside the Theatre of Digital Art

ToDA opened in Souk Madinat Jumeirah in October 2020 as an immersive digital art space covering around 1,800 square metres, with projections across the walls and ceiling and surround sound. It is best known for exhibitions that place visitors inside the work of artists such as Van Gogh, Monet and Kandinsky, and it reopened in April 2025 after a renovation that added a new digital art foyer.

That projection technology is what sets this show apart from a standard children’s concert. As Alice moves through Wonderland, the 360-degree visuals surround the audience, so families feel as though they have tumbled down the rabbit hole with her. Doors open half an hour before the performance, according to the ticketing page.

Theatre Etiquette for Little Ones

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The venue asks young audience members to stay in their seats and not touch the instruments, so a quick chat before the show helps, especially with children who are keen to get closer to the harp.

Who Will Love This Family Opera

The show is designed for children aged three and above and the grown-ups who bring them. It suits little ones who enjoy stories and songs, and parents keen to spark an early interest in classical music without committing to a full-length concert. Reading Alice in Wonderland together beforehand can make meeting the White Rabbit and friends even more exciting.

A morning slot at Souk Madinat Jumeirah also means the show slots easily into a family Sunday. For more ideas, browse our kids and family events in Dubai, the latest shows and theatre in Dubai, our guide to things to do in Dubai and the full list of things to do in November. Then book your seats for 15 November and step into Wonderland together.