Policy paper

Revenue and Customs Brief 5 (2026): Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions

This brief explains a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions that will apply from 25 June 2026 to 1 September 2026.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 21 May 2026

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Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions

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This brief explains a temporary reduced rate of VAT of 5% that will apply to:

• certain supplies of children’s meals
• children’s admission to theatres, cinemas, concerts, exhibitions and shows
• all admission tickets to attractions suitable for families with children

The reduced rate will apply from 25 June 2026 to 1 September 2026 (inclusive).

Published 21 May 2026