Kids and Classics: The Frog Prince 2026 in Dubai

Kids and Classics: The Frog Prince turns a much-loved fairy tale into a first concert for young children in Dubai on the morning of Saturday 21 November 2026. At the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a storyteller, live piano and harp, and ToDA’s 360-degree visuals combine in an hour-long musical retelling performed in English for ages three and up.

The Story Behind The Frog Prince

The Frog Prince is one of the best-known tales collected by the Brothers Grimm. A princess drops her golden ball into a well, a frog offers to fetch it, and a promise is made that she would rather not keep. What follows is a story about honesty and looking past first impressions, and it ends with one of the most famous transformations in children’s literature.

In this version, a narrator guides young audiences through each step of the tale while the piano and harp set the scene: the hush of the palace garden, the splash of the well and the magic of the final reveal. The music is there to show children how each moment feels, whether playful, mysterious, tender or joyful. Along the way, they take home a gentle message about kindness, keeping promises and looking beyond appearances.

How Kids and Classics Works at ToDA

Kids and Classics is a recurring series of story concerts at ToDA, and The Frog Prince joins a run of earlier productions. The Three Little Pigs paired Mozart’s music, played live on harp and piano, with a professional storyteller, while The Nutcracker combined the same two instruments with a puppet show in a custom mini theatre. Goldilocks and the Three Bears has also been part of the series. ToDA credits the Diggy Dinos Classical team with creating the Kids and Classics programme.

The series is busy this month. Six days before The Frog Prince, on Sunday 15 November, ToDA stages Kids and Classics: Alice in Musical Wonderland, another 60-minute concert in English for ages three and up that pairs live piano and harp with the same 360-degree projections. Families who enjoy one can easily make the other a second outing.

The formula is simple and well suited to small children. A familiar story gives them something to hold on to while they hear live instruments, perhaps for the very first time. The narrator keeps the plot clear, the music adds feeling to each scene, and the projections keep eyes busy. At around 60 minutes, the concert ends before attention runs out.

A Fairy Tale in 360 Degrees

The Theatre of Digital Art is known for surrounding its audiences with projected imagery on the walls and floor. For a tale full of forests, wells and palace halls, that setting does a lot of the work: children feel as if they have stepped inside the picture book rather than watching it from a seat at the back.

Hearing the harp up close is part of the appeal. It is an instrument many children have only seen in illustrations, and in a room of this size they can watch how the strings are plucked while the sound fills the space around them. The piano carries the livelier moments, from the frog’s hops to the bustle of the royal court.

Kids and Classics: The Frog Prince in Dubai for Young Families

This concert is designed for children aged three and above and their families. It suits little ones who love stories and music, and parents looking for a relaxed cultural outing that does not demand long periods of sitting still. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The venue asks children to stay seated during the performance and not to touch the instruments, so a quick reminder before going in helps. Reading The Frog Prince together beforehand also pays off: children who know the story enjoy spotting each moment as the music and visuals bring it to life.

According to the ticket page, doors open at 10:30 and the performance starts at 11:00. That half hour is useful for finding ToDA within Souk Madinat Jumeirah and settling children in before the lights go down.

Make a Morning of It

Souk Madinat Jumeirah, with its waterways and shaded walkways, makes the show easy to pair with a family stroll or an early lunch. If you want to keep the day going, JLT Park hosts a free Inside Out 2 outdoor movie night that same evening, which suits families with children of a similar age.

For more ideas, browse our pick of kids’ events in Dubai, explore art and culture in the UAE, see the guide to things to do in Dubai and check the full list of things to do in November.

With a storyteller, live music and a room transformed into a fairy-tale world, Kids and Classics: The Frog Prince is a lovely way to introduce small children to classical instruments. Book family seats for 21 November through the official ticket page.