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Families at Adelaide Festival Centre Adelaide Festival Centre presents a year-long program of great shows and activities for kids all of a

Adelaide Festival Centre presents a year-long program of great shows and activities for kids all of ages. From the downright silly to the inspirational, our family events have something for everyone.

TV’s favourite doctors arrive next week on their epic "Quest for the Jurassic Fart!” 💨 Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back wit...
10/01/2025

TV’s favourite doctors arrive next week on their epic "Quest for the Jurassic Fart!” 💨

Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with this roarsome show packed with all-new crazy experiments that will make you laugh-a-saurus.

📆 23 January
🎟️ bit.ly/40mhGLD

Not long until energetic arts educator and abstract artist Arlon Hall joins us for an uplifting workshop.🏆 Children and ...
07/01/2025

Not long until energetic arts educator and abstract artist Arlon Hall joins us for an uplifting workshop.🏆

Children and their special grown-ups are welcome to join in to co-create a sculptural trophy for someone or something they admire.

Spots are limited and at only $10 per participant these are booking fast!

📆 18 & 19 Jan '25
📍 Children's Artspace
🎟️ bit.ly/3UAwByn

29/12/2024

Looking for the perfect way to kick off 2024? The On Stage Summer Holiday Program is here to inspire and entertain young performers while you work!

Two exciting 5-day programs:
🎵 Musical Moments (Ages 10–17)
🎭 PLAY (Ages 8–12)

📅 When: January 13–17 & 20–24
📍 Where: Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
🎟️ Make it a summer to remember: bit.ly/3ZKj7TK

18/12/2024

🎨 Looking for a fun and inspiring way to spark your child's imagination during the school holidays? Join us for an exciting creative arts workshop guided by the vibrant and talented Arlon Hall—an energetic arts educator and abstract artist.

Special grown-ups are welcome to roll up their sleeves and join the fun! With all materials provided, you’ll have everything you need to craft your masterpiece together.

📆 18 & 19 Jan '25
📍 Artspace
🎟️ Only $10 per participant: bit.ly/3UAwByn

School holidays are here! Experience the world of theatre through a lens that suits your interest this January. 🎶🎧🎭 From...
10/12/2024

School holidays are here! Experience the world of theatre through a lens that suits your interest this January. 🎶🎧🎭

From performing on stage in our 'PLAY' and 'Musical Moments' to the behind-the-scenes look from 'Introduction to Technical Theatre' - there is something for every child to be entertained in the On Stage Performing Arts Summer School, no experience necessary.

👀 Explore now: bit.ly/3ZKj7TK

Adelaide Festival Centre is proud to present On Stage, our performing arts program.

We've got your school holidays sorted with a variety of activities to keep you and the kids entertained. ☀️ From our inc...
13/11/2024

We've got your school holidays sorted with a variety of activities to keep you and the kids entertained. ☀️

From our incredible On Stage Summer School Holiday Programs to an array of family-friendly performances and workshops, there is something for everyone!

➡️ Find your fun here: bit.ly/4ejyxm9

Looking for an activity to keep the kids occupied in the summer holidays? 🏆 Join Arlon Hall, an energetic arts education...
07/11/2024

Looking for an activity to keep the kids occupied in the summer holidays? 🏆

Join Arlon Hall, an energetic arts education and abstract artists, to create a sculptural trophy for someone or something they admire.

Children and their special grown-ups are welcome to join in, with all the supplies provided to make your masterpiece.

📆 18 & 19 Jan '25
📍 Children's Artspace
🎟️ bit.ly/3UAwByn

Hold onto your hats, the On Stage Summer Holiday Program has launched for January 2025! 🎶🎧🎭 Experience the world of thea...
31/10/2024

Hold onto your hats, the On Stage Summer Holiday Program has launched for January 2025! 🎶🎧🎭

Experience the world of theatre through a lens that suits your interest, from performing on the stage to the behind-the-scenes look into putting on a show.

👀 Explore now: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/festivals-programs/on-stage

We loved the first weekend of workshops with First Nations artist Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley and can't wait to see m...
09/10/2024

We loved the first weekend of workshops with First Nations artist Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley and can't wait to see more creative pieces come to life! 🎨🖌️

There are only a handful of tickets left for this weekend's workshop. Don't miss this chance to create your own original artwork and learn about First Nations culture and identity.

Painting and Culture with Iteka
📆 Saturday 12 Oct
🎟️ Few tickets remaining: bit.ly/4gZCzmj

The Nutcracker | Third Show AddedExperience the enchanting magic of The Nutcracker this Christmas with international art...
02/10/2024

The Nutcracker | Third Show Added

Experience the enchanting magic of The Nutcracker this Christmas with international artists bringing the timeless tale to life. 🎄✨

📆 6 & 7 December '24
📍 Her Majesty's Theatre
🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/the-nutcracker-2024

🎨 By popular demand, Painting and Culture with Iteka has released two more sessions. Join First Nations artist Iteka Uka...
26/09/2024

🎨 By popular demand, Painting and Culture with Iteka has released two more sessions.

Join First Nations artist Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley for a special, family fun painting workshop experience.

Perfect for young artists looking to create their own original artwork.

📆 28 Sept & 12 Oct '24
📍 Children's Artspace
🎟️ Lock in your spot: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/cultural-painting-with-iteka

Join young Adnyamathanha, Narungga, Wangkangurru Yarluyandi artist Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley for a special painting workshop experience.

They’ve been the ultimate survivors for 600 million years, and now, finally, tardigrades are getting their shot in the l...
21/09/2024

They’ve been the ultimate survivors for 600 million years, and now, finally, tardigrades are getting their shot in the limelight. 🔬

Windmill Theatre Co presents the world premiere season of Moss Piglet, an epic ride of microscopic proportions for children aged 5-10.

📆 11 - 20 October '24
🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/moss-piglet
📸 Claudio Raschella Photographer

Know a budding illustrator? A lover of creating? Join us at an exciting illustration workshop for creative kids. 🎨 Led b...
08/09/2024

Know a budding illustrator? A lover of creating? Join us at an exciting illustration workshop for creative kids. 🎨

Led by children's book illustrator and First Nations Artist Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, participants will explore the art of drawing with soft pastels and the world of book making.

Don’t miss this low-cost family fun opportunity to learn from an exceptional illustrator.

📆 22 September '24
🎟️ Bookings available: bit.ly/4gbmUQm

This spring school holidays, enjoy some creative family fun with talented First Nations artists. 🌺 📖 For budding book il...
27/08/2024

This spring school holidays, enjoy some creative family fun with talented First Nations artists. 🌺

📖 For budding book illustrators, join Charmaine Ledden-Lewis for a workshop on imagination, light, and colour using soft pastels.

🖌️ Those more interested in painting can join Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley for a unique workshop experience for creating original pieces.

🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/first-nations

Looking for kids' activities this Spring? Bring the family to OzAsia Festival for a day filled with fun, creativity, and...
23/08/2024

Looking for kids' activities this Spring? Bring the family to OzAsia Festival for a day filled with fun, creativity, and storytelling!

Perfect for families, The Story of Chi is a captivating coming-of-age tale that explores the bonds uniting us across generations. This magical story comes to life through body and shadow puppetry. 🎭

Don’t miss Tanabata: Star Village and Moon Lantern Trail, two enchanting, free events where kids can create crafts under the stars and stroll through stunning lantern displays that celebrate stories from across Asia. 🎨🌟

📝 Find out more: bit.ly/472iQh1

🐦 Tomorrow is your final chance to see Little Murmur, with Adelaide audiences describing it as 'an engaging and accessib...
23/08/2024

🐦 Tomorrow is your final chance to see Little Murmur, with Adelaide audiences describing it as 'an engaging and accessible introduction to contemporary dance and to the issues explored' - InReview.

This family-friendly performance showcases the work of South Australian choreographer Lewis Major, telling the emotional story of life with dyslexia through dance and technology.

📖 Read more: inreview.com.au/inreview/dance/2024/08/22/dance-review-little-murmur/

Language and learning challenges are under the spotlight in this emotive piece of dance theatre from UK choreographer Aakash Odedra and South Australian dance-maker Lewis Major.

21/08/2024

✨ Behind the News shines a spotlight on "Who Are We?" an exhibition in the Children’s Artspace at Adelaide Festival Centre, where South Australian First Nations students explore their identities through creating artworks.

🎨 From silk paintings to ceramics, these pieces tell stories of family, community, and connection to Country.

🔗 Learn More: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/who-are-we

20/08/2024

✨🕊️ Aakash Odedra Company's Little Murmur is coming to the Space Theatre this week.

Don’t miss this captivating blend of technology and dance that explores distorted realities when navigating a world that can feel overwhelming. Based on the true story of one child’s struggle with letters and words.

📆 21-24 August '24
✅ Suitable for ages 7 and up
🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/little-murmur

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Looking for the perfect way to kick off 2024? The On Stage Summer Holiday Program is here to inspire and entertain young performers while you work! Two exciting 5-day programs: 🎵 Musical Moments (Ages 10–17) 🎭 PLAY (Ages 8–12) 📅 When: January 13–17 & 20–24 📍 Where: Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre 🎟️ Make it a summer to remember: bit.ly/3ZKj7TK

🎨 Looking for a fun and inspiring way to spark your child's imagination during the school holidays? Join us for an exciting creative arts workshop guided by the vibrant and talented Arlon Hall—an energetic arts educator and abstract artist. Special grown-ups are welcome to roll up their sleeves and join the fun! With all materials provided, you’ll have everything you need to craft your masterpiece together. 📆 18 & 19 Jan '25 📍 Artspace 🎟️ Only $10 per participant: bit.ly/3UAwByn

Who Are We? BTN 2024
Who Are We? BTN 2024

✨ Behind the News shines a spotlight on "Who Are We?" an exhibition in the Children’s Artspace at Adelaide Festival Centre, where South Australian First Nations students explore their identities through creating artworks. 🎨 From silk paintings to ceramics, these pieces tell stories of family, community, and connection to Country. 🔗 Learn More: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/who-are-we

Little Murmur - On this week!
Little Murmur - On this week!

✨🕊️ Aakash Odedra Company's Little Murmur is coming to the Space Theatre this week. Don’t miss this captivating blend of technology and dance that explores distorted realities when navigating a world that can feel overwhelming. Based on the true story of one child’s struggle with letters and words. 📆 21-24 August '24 ✅ Suitable for ages 7 and up 🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/little-murmur

Little Murmur | Coming Soon to Space Theatre
Little Murmur | Coming Soon to Space Theatre

Jump into a world where words and letters take flight with 'Little Murmur'. Two weeks until this visually stunning work heads to Space Theatre, combining dance and humour with illustration and technology to explore the difficulties of living in a world with Dyslexia. 📆 21-24 Aug '24 🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/little-murmur

Little Murmur | What do audiences think?
Little Murmur | What do audiences think?

"Truely mesmerising. Incredible. You don't want it to ever end." Listen to wonderful words from audiences of Little Murmur in their previous UK production. Jump into a world of dance, technology, and illustration this August and see this heartfelt journey take flight. 🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/little-murmur

Little Murmur | The Letter 'A'
Little Murmur | The Letter 'A'

🐦 Award winning international dance company Aakash Odedra Company brings Little Murmur to Adelaide, a family friendly performance featuring groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Witness the story of Aakash Odedra this August, a beautiful tale of overcoming challenges and discovering the beat of your own drum. 🎟️ Two months to go: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/little-murmur

Are Aliens Real? | Creation Creation
Are Aliens Real? | Creation Creation

Are aliens real? Windmill Theatre Co asked the community, what big mystery would you like an answer to? The result is a daring and audacious journey to the edge of the universe and back again. For ages 10 and up, Creation Creation is a moving family comedy not to be missed. 📆 3 - 11 May 🎟️ Come explore: bit.ly/3QxpJQR

Come & Try Cabaret Day | Sunday 19 May '24
Come & Try Cabaret Day | Sunday 19 May '24

✨ Know any young people interested in learning more about cabaret? Our 'Come & Try Cabaret Day' is a spcial opportunity open to all students in years 10 & 11. Hear from Class of Cabaret 2024 Mentors, Mark Oates and Millicent Sarre, about this fun-filled day suitable for students who are passionate performers and storytellers. 📆 Sunday 19 May '24 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4bYGuxf

Fourteen - Adelaide | 7-10 August
Fourteen - Adelaide | 7-10 August

Following a sold-out season at Brisbane Festival, the critically-acclaimed adaptation of the best selling memoir, FOURTEEN by Shannon Molloy is coming to Dunstan Playhouse. 🫶🏼 Press play on your discman and lose yourself in a pumping 90s pop mix, setting the scene for this inspiring coming-of-age true story about growing up gay in regional Queensland. 📆 7—10 August '24 🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/3IaTyBE 🎭 Brought to life by Shake & Stir Theatre Co

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