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FAMILY FEST HIGHLIGHTS

The tiniest of folks are welcome throughout the Festival and their are great options for families to share in across the program. We understand that navigating a larger event with children and young people can require a bit more planning, so read on for some program highlights that everyone will enjoy, and look out for family friendly events as colour-coded on the program grid. Click here to check it out now.

  • Be enchanted by LizzieLand. Join Lizzie, Mr. Violin, and Elektrina for a musical adventure that will have your little ones singing and dancing along.

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  • Don’t miss Lucky Jim’s ‘Something Stinky in the Fridge’ family show. 

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  • Visit our Family Fest area for hands-on music and art workshops. Try out musical instruments, get crafty, and prepare for the Festival Parade on Monday. 

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  • Get moving to our daily family dances. Swing dance with Savoy Dance Canberra and Kid Hank and his Ockerstra, join an Italian tarantella with Zumpa, or a bush dance with the Kameruka Bush Orchestra. There’s even a Kids Rave featuring bagpipes, fiddles, and surprises led by Elias Alexander. 

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  • Bring your kids to try out marimbas with the talented young musicians of MarimbaTaters from Geelong. These rhythm-loving sensations will also perform across the Festival. 

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  • Get hands-on with instruments with bagpipes from Kadenelia and the Celtic Piping Club, or try Indonesian percussion instruments with Gamelan DanAnda. 

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  • Don’t miss The Pitts Family Circus and their brand-new show. Kids can also learn some circus skills in their workshops.

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  • Join folk jester Niq Reefman for treasure hunts and other fun activities.

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  • Play experts Mr Tim and Ms Nat will be leading activities and performances from young people as part of our Family Fest. 

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  • Listen to multicultural stories from Kiran Shah and First Nations songs from Stuart Joel Nuggett—a perfect way to experience music and stories from across cultures. 

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  • Young Folk Sessions will run every day where traditions will be passed on to young musicians of all abilities.

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  • Young performers can also perform on our Youth Blackboard, and hear wonderful young musicians featured in our Young Folk Concert Series, daily in the Flute & Fiddle and Terrace venues.

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