Kidtopia Festival
Kidtopia Festival
With electrifying live shows, music and comedy, hair-raising amusement rides, interactive activities, workshops and yummy food, Kidtopia Festival, presented by Qantas Assure returns to Parramatta Park this October school holidays, promising a smorgasbord of entertainment and activities to ignite the excitement in all on Friday 06 – Sunday 08 October, 2017.
The festival's first line up announcement features a wide range of entertainment from live bands, circus, comedy and tricks. The Kidtopia Sound Stage features Hillbilly rascal band The Pigs alongside junk percussion group Junkyard Beats and Samson from Justice Crew's Base 181 school dance team.
Brisbane's Hoopla Clique bring their acrobatic show CHORES!, exploring just how many tricks two brothers can do while not cleaning their room, teenage junior magic champions Cardistry dazzle with card tricks and magic, while comedian Dr Professor Neal Portenza brings his absurdist stand up show as seen on ABC 3's Stand and Deliver. Hit live reptile show Crocodile Encounters returns with more acts to be announced soon.
This year's event will feature the addition of an all-new performance area, with La Petite Grand presenting the world's best circus, daredevil and comedy acts with a rotating daily program inside a purpose-built big top stage. Interactive art space Craftworks will return along with Kidtopia's dedicated space for under 5's, Littletopia, and live animals, nightly films, games and amusements.
Masterclasses return with a program including workshops in Dance (with Base 181), Coding in partnership with Code Camp, Magic, Percussion skills and our ever-popular Slime, Sherbet & Giant Bubbles classes.
To encourage the benefits of keeping active, Qantas Assure – who offer insurance and a wellness rewards program – will be hosting games, a jumping castle and more in the Qantas Assure Arena. Meanwhile, parents who download the Qantas Assure App will be able to enjoy a sense of wellbeing and relax in the Qantas lounge experience that's being recreated in the park. There will also be plenty of giveaways to reward activity tracked via the Qantas Assure App on the day.
Don't miss out on the cheapest tickets to the Festival, with Early Bird tickets on sale now. Early Bird tickets offer 50% off the final release price, with prices ranging from $10-$15 and entry for kids under 5 free. Book your tickets now!
Festival Director Cory Watson says this year's event will be bigger and better than the last, with a program that's full of excitement for all the whole family. 'We're going all out with this year's Festival. More amusement rides, an extra stage in La Petite Grande for incredible live performances and bigger and better world-class entertainment and interactive experiences."
Last year's Kidtopia Festival was a resounding success and saw families from all over NSW converge on Parramatta Park for three days of adventure and entertainment.
Kidtopia Festival, Sydney's biggest and coolest family event specifically curated to appeal to adults and kids, is jam-packed with every type of creative and crazy fun you can think of – from amusement rides, live music, masterclasses, performances, market stalls and more, the Festival is a must for adventurous families looking for a quality school holiday experience.
KIDTOPIA
Friday 06 – Sunday 08 October
Parramatta Park, Parramatta
www.kidtopiafestival.com.au
Kidtopia Festival is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.
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