LIVE AT GEELONG ARTS CENTRE
Ticketed performances and free activities happening across Geelong Arts Centre.
Big Wonder Weekend 2026
Free & ticketed family fun across Geelong Arts Centre and beyond!
Big Wonder Weekend invites you to turn the September school holidays into a joy-filled Geelong adventure, and a vibrant celebration of creativity and curiosity in the heart of the CBD.
Check out the Festival Guide
Plan out your ultimate Big Wonder Weekend experience with show directories, city map and daily schedule.
ROOM ON THE BROOM
19–20 SEP
Sat 12pm & 3pm
Sun 10am & 1pm
The Play House, Geelong Arts Centre
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, will there be room on the broom for the witch and her friends?
Ages 3+
Tickets $20–$32
ERTH'S DINOSAURS
19–20 SEP
Sat 11am & 2pm
Sun 11am & 2pm
The Play House, Geelong Arts Centre
Travel back to a prehistoric world and come face-to-face with creatures great and small in this immersive live dinosaur experience.
Ages 5+
Tickets $20–$32
WONDER BEATS
19–20 SEP
Sat 10.30am & 1.30pm
Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm
Church, 71 Ryrie St
Led by DJ Andrew McClelland, get ready for a high-energy dance floor made just for kids, packed with colour, movement and feel-good fun.
All ages
Tickets $15
Wolfgang in the Stars Circus Workshop with Circa
19 SEP
Sat 9.30am, 11.30am & 2.30pm
Limelight, Studio 4, Geelong Arts Centre
Jump, tumble and play with Circa performers while learning circus skills and creative movement inspired by Wolfgang in the Stars.
Ages 5–12
Tickets $20
Emma Memma's Jungle Picnic Tour
19 SEP
Sat 10am
Costa Hall, 1 Gheringhap St
Emma Memma’s much-anticipated Jungle Picnic Tour brings music, movement and colourful family fun to the stage.
All ages
Tickets $42.50
BEASTIES
19–20 SEP
Sat 12.15pm & 2.45pm
Sun 9.45am & 12.45pm
Ryrie St Foyers, Geelong Arts Centre
Step into a wonderfully weird petting zoo filled with quirky creatures, playful surprises and plenty of hands-on fun.
All ages
FREE
SLOW STAR VILLAGE
19–24 SEP
Daily 10am–4pm
The Open House, Geelong Arts Centre
Step into a colourful, hands-on space where families can weave, play and help create an ever-changing world together.
All ages
FREE
EXPERTS RADIO LAB
19–20 SEP
Daily 10.30am–12.30pm
& 1.30pm–3.30pm
Level 3, The Story House Foyer, Geelong Arts Centre
Drop into the pop-up radio studio, take the interview chair and share your expertise on whatever topic you know best.
All ages
FREE
OUR FRIEND IN ME - MOBILE SENSORY TRAILER
19–20 SEP
Daily
Plaza Forecourt (By The Open House), Geelong Arts Centre
Our Friend in Me Mobile Sensory Trailer is a purpose-built inclusive space designed to bring calm, connection and sensory support directly into the community.
All ages
FREE
WONDER AROUND TOWN
Activities and experiences popping up across the Little Malop Street precinct and beyond.
Plus, keep an eye out for roving street performers, kid buskers, drawing stations and more surprises popping up throughout the weekend.
Local Eats & Festival Deals
Make a day of it with family-friendly food, sweet treats and special festival offers across Geelong.
Pram Parking
Enjoy the festival hands-free. Our Pram Parking station, supported by Busy Bees, offers a convenient place to leave your pram while you explore.
📍White Immersion Space, Level 1 - Little Malop Street entry
Buzz the Bee
You never know where Buzz the Bee might pop up! Keep an eye out for Busy Bees’ lovable mascot as they buzz around Geelong Wonder Children’s Festival, spreading smiles and treats along the way.
📍Geelong Arts Centre
Festival FAQs
Geelong Arts Centre is located at 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong
Venues and services at the Little Malop Street venue include -
Geelong Arts Centre Box office, The Story House, The Open House, The Play House, Cue Light (Studio 1), Spotlight (Studio 2), Beam Light (Studio 3), Limelight (Studio 4) and the Merge Co-working space
Costa Hall is located at
Deakin University: 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong
Geelong Arts Centre events take place at multiple venues. Before you attend your event, please visit the dedicated event page on the Geelong Arts Centre website for all of the latest show information and event venue information.
Below are just a few of the ways to get to Geelong -
BY ROAD - Geelong is only an hour from the Melbourne CBD via the Westgate and Princes Freeways
BY RAIL - Regular rail services operate between Melbourne's Southern Cross Station and Geelong with VLine. Check out the most up-to-date schedules at Public Transport Victoria
BY AIR – Avalon Airport is Victoria’s second International Airport, and is located just 20 minutes outside of Geelong
BY FERRY - Take the ‘seanic’ route with these three ferry options -
Port Phillip Ferries | Docklands, Melbourne to Geelong CBD
Searoad Ferries | Sorrento to Queenscliff
Spirit of Tasmania | Devonport to Geelong
For more information, see the Getting here section of the Plan your visit page.
The Geelong precinct offers multiple parking options including on-street parking - which can be found here at geelongaustralia.com.au/parking
There are often multiple events on, in, and around the precinct. We suggest you allow enough time to find a suitable park prior to the event.
For further information, check out these helpful resources for parking in Geelong
Parking options in Central Geelong
Geelong CBD accessibility map
Parking Information - Deakin Waterfront
Multideck Campus Map
We have baby changing facilities in our toilets – ask at the Box Office and our staff will happily point you in the right direction.
Prams are not able to be taken inside our theatres but you are welcome to leave it in a spot just outside your entry door.
That’s ok, get in touch and we’ll do our best to answer them.
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Geelong Wonder Children’s Festival is supported by
