Families at Adelaide Festival Centre

18/06/2026

Step into a world where light plays tricks and shadows come to life. 🔦

'Catch Your Shadow' is an interactive foyer experience inspired by 'Me & My Shadow', inviting families to explore, create and play with light and shadow.

Perfect for families with children 4-8.

Catch Your Shadow
📅 15 – 29 August ‘26
📍 Drama Centre Rehearsal Room, Dunstan Playhouse
🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/4vNC8SL

Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre and Patch Theatre

16/06/2026

Young creatives bring their imaginations to life in this hands-on illustration workshop with award-winning Wuthathi and Muralag artist and children's book author Paul Seden. 📖

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
- Explore illustration through a variety of mediums
- Bring your characters and stories to life on the page
- Think like a published author and illustrator
- Create your own artwork to take home

OUR YOUNG WORDS 🎨
With Paul Seden
📅 2 August '26
📍 Artspace
🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/4w2jNls

13/06/2026

🎭 Keep the creativity going these school holidays with Adelaide Festival Centre’s On Stage programs.

Young people can step into the spotlight in the Musical Theatre Five-Day Intensive or discover what happens behind the scenes in the Introduction to Technical Theatre workshop.

Led by industry professionals, these hands-on programs are designed to build confidence, creativity and real-world performing arts skills.

✨ Musical Theatre Five-Day Intensive, 6–10 July ‘26
🎛️ Introduction to Technical Theatre Workshop, 13 July ’26

Places are limited.
🔗 bit.ly/4uw2c4l

11/06/2026

Step into a creative workshop with Ngarrindjeri, Peramungk and Boandik multidisciplinary artist Melanie Koolmatrie, where storytelling and making come together for the whole family.

Melanie shares a Dreaming story, then the group draws it across paper plates. She ties each pair together with raffia, transforming them into handmade keepsake bags.

Mel Koolmatrire’s Mardawi Bag Making
📅 4 July – 8 August ‘26
📍 Artspace
🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/3PUbmJ1

09/06/2026

Join Janelle Egan, a First Nations weaver of Arrernte, Gurindji and Dieri Nations, who will guide you through the basics of weaving with natural raffia.

Take home a mat, coaster, pendant or small basket of your own making. No experience needed.

OUR MOB 2026 Workshops - Janelle’s Weaving
📅 4 July – 8 August ‘26
📍 Location Artspace
🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/3PDKWew

06/06/2026

🎛 Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a live performance?

Our free Introduction to Technical Theatre workshop gives young people the opportunity to explore lighting, sound and staging with Adelaide Festival Centre professionals.

A great introduction for anyone interested in backstage careers and the performing arts industry.

📅 13 July 2026
Expressions of Interest close 26 June.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4tW8GbO

04/06/2026

Re:PLAY returns this July school holidays 🎨

Join prominent South Australian artists this July school holidays for a series of vibrant, hands-on workshops designed for families to play and create together using recycled and repurposed materials.

Re:PLAY 🖼️
Eco-conscious, Family Friendly Workshops
📅 15-18 July ‘26
📍 Artspace
🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/4cWJLzV

Supported by the Office for Autism, through the Government of South Australia.

27/04/2026

Life-sized dinosaurs. Live on stage. 🦕

From the moment the lights go down, you'll be transported back millions of years, encountering life-sized dinosaurs that walk, roar and interact in jaw-dropping realism.

Whether you're five or ninety-five, prepare to meet the giants of prehistory like never before.

🦖Erth's Dinosaurs
📆13-14 November 2026
📍Dunstan Playhouse
🧒 Perfect for families with children aged 5+
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4vSHn45

09/04/2025

"It’s my first time in the theatre. It’s amazing, the vibe in there was really nice, super electric."

Over the first weekend of performances we hosted two incredible events centred around the hit musical Sister Act.

For many in attendance, it was their first time experiencing the magic of live theatre at Adelaide Festival Centre and could only happen thanks to our TIX for ALL program and Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation.

📖 Read more about the unique and impactful experiences offered:

Adelaide Festival Centre recently hosted two incredible events centred around the hit musical Sister Act, each offering unique and impactful experiences for young people in our community.

22/03/2025

Step into a world of pure bubble magic with The Big Bubble Show, a spectacular, fun-filled kids' show starring 12-time Guiness World Record holder Samsam Bubbleman! 🫧

Perfect for bubble lovers of all ages, The Big Bubble Show is an unmissable experience that will leave everyone smiling and believing in the impossible.

📆 15 & 16 April '25
🎟️ One month to go: bit.ly/4hXy6jy