Download 15+ kids’ shows for the holiday

When it comes to keeping the kids entertained, more is more. So here are some of the top-rated and most popular kids’ shows on Showmax that you can download for your kids to watch offline later – while at the airport, in the air, on the road or at Granny and Grandpa’s house where there’s no Wi-Fi.

Download one episode from each series to give your children plenty to choose from, or download multiple episodes of their favourites.

From Boomerang classics and Disney fan favourites to Nickelodeon adventures and brand-new shows for pre-schoolers, tweens and teens that you won’t find anywhere else, Showmax has one of the most comprehensive kids’ line-ups around.

Oh, and one more thing – every single title on Showmax is available for downloading. There are no restrictions on what you are able to download.

1. Pablo S1-2 | First on Showmax

Pablo may have autism, but that doesn’t stop him from tackling the world. With the help of his imaginary friends, who he creates with his crayons, he learns that he can handle whatever comes at him. Download now »

2. Find Me in Paris S1-2 | First on Showmax

Lena the ballerina is on the cusp of fame in the year 1905 – until her boyfriend gives her an old family necklace that transports her to the 21st Century. While trying to find a way back home, she learns how to fit into the modern world – and realises that she might not want to go back at all. Download now »

3. Revolting Rhymes | First on Showmax

Roald Dahl’s hilarious twists on classic fairy tales were brought to life by Cape Town-based Triggerfish Animation in collaboration with Magic Light Pictures in this delightfully gory series that was nominated for an Oscar and won 15 major international awards. Download now »

4. Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place S1-4

Alex and her brothers come from a long line of wizards and they need to master their magic powers or lose them forever. The three young wizards get into all sorts of trouble as they handle school, friends and magic. Download now »

5. Guess How Much I Love You S1-2

Big Nutbrown Hare and his son Little Nutbrown Hare live happily together and always look for different ways to show their love for each other. Illustrated in beautiful watercolours, this is an inspiring and entertaining show. Download now »

6. Disney’s Sofia The First S4

Dragons, sea monsters… even flying camels – this is set to be the zaniest season for Sofia yet. New adventures, mysterious lands and strange magical creatures await her and her friends, so come along for the ride. Download now »

7. Adventure Time S1

Finn and Jake are the heroes of Ooo, a land filled with quests and monsters to be vanquished. Whether it’s the evil Ice King or doing an errand for the lovely Princess Bubblegum, there is always a new adventure waiting for them. Download now »

8. Zelly Go S1

All they want are jelly beans and these strange little blue men will do anything to get them from a massive vending machine. But something always gets in the way in this cute animated skit show for young kids. Download now »

9. Regular Show S1

Mordecai wants to do a good job as a groundskeeper, but he’s lazy. Rigby, his pal, is always looking for trouble – and trouble is what they find. How these guys aren’t fired yet is anyone’s guess… Download now »

10. Disney’s Tangled S1

Destined to be the ruler of Corona, Rapunzel realises she has to learn a lot more about the world. Luckily Eugene, Pascal and Maximus are ready for the adventures. But so is the hair… Download now »

11. Disney’s Star vs The Forces of Evil

Star Butterfly is a magical princess living in hiding as a foreign exchange student on Earth. Star and her friend Marco form a brave duo who must deal with normal school life and battle the evil villain Ludo. Download now »

12. Peppa Pig Special: Christmas Party

It’s Christmas in the Pig household and everyone is invited for a great big party! Who will show up and what gifts will they bring? And is there a chance we’ll see Santa Claus himself? Download now »

13. Garfield In Paradise Special

Garfield, Jon and Odie go on a tropical vacation and rent a mysterious car. But this car has an interesting secret and when a wayward trip takes them deep into the jungle, our heroes are in for a big adventure! Download now »

14. A Garfield Christmas Special

Garfield has to survive a Christmas on the farm with Jon’s family. And everyone on the farm wants to be active! Fortunately, there are plenty of naps and good food to help him cope. Download now »

15. Paw Patrol, S1-2

Ryder and his pup pack, including firefighter-in-training Marshall and wannabe police-dog Chase, spring to action to save the day in Adventure Bay. Whenever you’re in trouble, just yelp for help! Download now »

16. Nella the Princess Knight

Nella isn’t your average princess. She is a princess-knight and with the support of her friends solves problems around her kingdom. No matter what happens, Nella stays true to herself. Download now »

17. Marvel’s Spider-Man

Peter Parker, a new student at the famous Horizon High, fights evil super-villains as the costumed superhero Spider-Man. Download now »

Stream or download these and more much-loved children’s shows on Showmax »

How to download on Showmax

1. If you don’t already have a Showmax account, go to showmax.com to sign up.
2. Download the Showmax app for iOS or Android.
3. Open the app, sign in and choose the episode or movie you want to download.
4. Click on the DOWNLOAD button or icon. (The icon looks like a cloud with an arrow pointing downwards.)
5. Choose a download quality option – Low Quality, Standard Quality, Good Quality and High Quality. Low or Standard Quality is perfect for small screens and saves data and space on the device.
6. Downloads should start immediately. Enjoy your viewing offline once the download is complete.

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The fine print on downloading

• Downloads stay on the device for up to 30 days, but once the kids have started watching an episode or movie, they’ll have to finish it in 48 hours before it expires.
• You need to be signed into the app to see your downloads.
• If you don’t have space for all 25 downloads on your device – delete old photos and videos to free up space and download on low or standard quality settings to keep file sizes down.