DreamBIG Children's Festival

Home
Australia
Adelaide, SA
DreamBIG Children's Festival

The DreamBIG Children's Festival (formerly Come Out) will take place in South Australia from May 12 to May 22 2027.

The next DreamBIG Children's Festival (formerly Come Out) will take place in South Australia from 19-29 May 2021.

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.

29/05/2026

🎭 Got a young performer at home?

Our On Stage Musical Theatre Five-Day Intensive gives pre-teens and teens the chance to build confidence, stage presence and triple threat skills with industry professionals at Adelaide Festival Centre.

Perfect for young people who love singing, dance and performance.

🎟️Places are limited bit.ly/3RpUKJz

Musical Theatre Five-Day Intensive
📅6–10 July’26
👦 Ages 10-17
📍 Space Theatre

26/05/2026

✨ Twirl, move and imagine with the Australian Ballet’s Dancing Story workshop!

Designed especially for children aged 3–5 years, this playful interactive workshop introduces little ones to storytelling through movement, creativity and dance-inspired play. Led by the experienced Australian Ballet Education and Outreach team, it’s the perfect first step into the magic of dance in a fun and welcoming environment. 🩰

Limited spots left in this joyful creative and free experience.

📅 6 Aug '26
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4nMmgNy

08/04/2026

✨ Meet the artists behind Re:PLAY this April

🖍️ Ellen Schlobohm, paper artist, printmaker and designer based on Kaurna Country. Explore texture, light and form through thoughtful, hands-on making inspired by her meditative practice. ♻️

🎨 Gemma Rose Brook, award-winning artist exploring what is seen and felt. Create your own brushes from recycled materials and experiment with bold, expressive mark-making. 🖌️

Discover more about these artists and the fun, family friendly Re:PLAY workshops.

🎟️ Learn more bit.ly/4cWJLzV

Image credit: Ellen Schlobohm and Gemma Rose Brook

Ellen Schlobohm - Paper Artist / Printmaker / Designer
Gemma Rose Brook

Address

King William Road
Adelaide, SA
5000

Telephone

+61882168600

Website

http://www.dreambigfestival.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when DreamBIG Children's Festival posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your establishment to be the top-listed Arts & Entertainment in Adelaide?