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Stirling · Cultural
Macrobert Arts Centre with kids
The Littlest Yak comes to Macrobert on 10–11 October 2026, with puppets, songs and a 45-minute story for ages three and up. It is a short first taste of live theatre if your child is happy to sit for a show. For another date, start with Macrobert's changing family programme.
- Best ages
- The Littlest Yak: 3+
- Tickets
- Paid · group-of-four option
- Weather
- Show and venue indoors
- Allow
- 45-minute show plus arrival
Our family take
Puppets and songs may help younger children stay with the story, and 45 minutes is a manageable length for many first-time theatre-goers. If your child needs space to run around or frequent breaks, a self-paced outing will suit them better.
- Specific dates. The Littlest Yak is listed for 10–11 October 2026. For a later visit, choose a different event from Macrobert's live family programme.
- Bringing a baby. The limited free babes-in-arms tickets are for non-seated children aged 12 months or under. Call Box Office before booking to check whether one is available.
- A theatre visit. Children watch from their seats. Ask Box Office about sound, lighting or leaving mid-show if any of those could make the visit difficult.
The practical details
Plan your visit
- The Littlest Yak
- Saturday 10 October 2026 at 2pm; Sunday 11 October at 11am and 2pm. The show runs for 45 minutes and is listed for ages 3+. Check the live listing before travelling.
- Tickets
- Book the chosen performance on Macrobert's official listing. Standard, concession and group-of-four prices are shown, with a booking fee per transaction; check the total and current availability there.
- Address
- Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA. Use the Campus Central entrance for Box Office.
- Parking
- Visitor parking on campus is free at weekends. The October performances are on Saturday and Sunday; leave time to park and reach the entrance. Weekday parking is charged after the first two hours.
- Prams and access
- The venue says it is accessible for prams and pushchairs, with a pram parking bay opposite the bar. Ask Box Office about your exact seat or access needs.
- Food and baby facilities
- The foyer kiosk sells drinks and confectionery. Baby changing is available in men's and women's toilets; a Changing Places toilet is in the Arthouse. Check Backstage Bar & Kitchen hours if you want a meal.
ParkingAccessible toiletsBaby changingBox Office And KioskPram Parking BaySensory Backpacks
26 September 2026
Check The Littlest Yak tickets (official)A little more detail
Make it work for your family
The show and age fit
Gertie the yak wants to be bigger like the rest of her herd. Puppets and songs tell her story on stage, so children watch the action from their seats rather than joining a play session. The 3+ guidance is a useful starting point, but you know best whether your child will settle for a whole performance.
The Littlest Yak at Macrobert · Checked 26 September 2026
Tickets and babies
The show is on Saturday 10 October at 2pm and Sunday 11 October at 11am and 2pm. Choose your performance on Macrobert's ticket page before planning the rest of the day.
There is a group-of-four ticket alongside standard and concession prices, plus a fee per transaction. Compare the live total for your own party before paying. If you are bringing a baby aged 12 months or under, phone Box Office first: each performance has only eight free, non-seated babes-in-arms tickets, offered first come, first served. The show's 3+ guidance still describes its intended audience.
Parking, prams and arrival
Macrobert is inside the University of Stirling campus. Head for the Campus Central entrance if you need Box Office; the venue also has doors near Haldanes by the loch. University visitor parking is free at weekends, but give yourself time to find a space and get everyone inside before the show starts.
The venue says prams and pushchairs can access the building, and there is a pram parking bay opposite the bar. Performance spaces have ramp or stair access. Ask Box Office about the route to your exact seat or wheelchair space if it matters to your visit.
Macrobert visitor and parking information · Checked 26 September 2026
Food, facilities and sensory support
The foyer kiosk is handy for a drink or a small treat. Backstage Bar & Kitchen is a separate meal option, but check its opening for your performance before counting on it. Baby changing is available in the men's and women's toilets, and the venue also has a Changing Places toilet in the Arthouse.
Macrobert offers free sensory backpacks with ear defenders and toys; ask Box Office for one. The show listing does not advertise a relaxed performance, so contact the venue if lighting, sound or being able to leave quickly will decide whether to book.
Macrobert access information · Checked 26 September 2026
After the show
The show lasts 45 minutes. You could add food or a walk around the university grounds, but heading home afterwards is also a perfectly good plan with a tired child.
If your child would rather explore at their own pace, Stirling Castle is a different outing nearby.
See Macrobert's current programme · Checked 26 September 2026
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