Rhythm n Bubs (Darling Quarter)
2026-03-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-25 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Darling Quarter, 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!
Nurture your child’s love for music. Rhythm n Bubs is a FREE group activity tailored for little ones aged 1 to 5 years.
Nestled in the heart of Darling Harbour at Playground Lawn (behind the Children’s Playground), this weekly experience is led by a team of passionate music educators from Mini Musica, Angie Who and the team at Cheeky Tunes, showcasing a range of musical performances inclusive to all.
Explore the world of sound through playful activities, catchy tunes, and rhythmic adventures. From sing-alongs that spark imagination to hands-on percussion play, every session is crafted to inspire a love for music
Whether you’re a seasoned musical family or just starting your little one’s rhythmic exploration, Rhythm n Bubs welcomes all! So join us for a toe-tapping morning and come and let the music play. Schedule:
November – Kindness Month

5 November – Angie Who
12 November – Nyssa Bush Band Boogie (Mini Musica)​
19 November – Cheeky Tunes
26 November – Melody Mamas

December – Christmas Month

3 December – Angie Who
10 December – Nyssa Bush Band Boogie (Mini Musica)​
17 December – Cheeky Tunes

January – Courage Month

7 January – Phoebe & Morgs (Mini Musica)​
14 January – Phoebe & Morgs (Mini Musica)​
21 January – Cheeky Tunes
28 January – Melody Mamas

February – Love Month

4 February – Chloe Wonder and Play​ (Mini Musica)​
11 February – Angie Who
18 February – Cheeky Tunes
25 February – Melody Mamas

March – Harmony Month

4 March – Angie Who
11 March – Nyssa Bush Band Boogie ​(Mini Musica)
18 March – Cheeky Tunes
25 March – Melody Mamas

In the event of wet weather, Rhythm and Bubs will be cancelled. Stay tuned on our Instagram and Facebook stories for updates.

The Vegetable Plot - Pineapple People (Riverside Theatres/PHIVE)
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-15 | PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia
Join award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot in their brand new musical comedy that is fruitastic!

Get ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy with Pineapple People, the brand new live show from award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot!
Bursting with juicy songs, funky flavours and tropi-cool puppetry, this delightfully zingy production is a fruitastic family adventure that’s guaranteed to leave audiences smiling from the inside out.
Whether you think pineapple on pizza is a culinary delight or a gastronomic abomination, this sweet and spiky assortment of live music, puppetry and Dad jokes will have you feeling…..wait for it…..…. fine-apple!
(Seriously Chat GPT, that’s the best you could come up with!)
Starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo.

Schedule:
Tuesday 14 April – 11a.m. and 1p.m.
Wednesday 15 April – 11a.m. and 1p.m.

Emma Memma (Bondi Pavilion)
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:15 | Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, NSW, 2026, Australia
Get ready to dance, sign, sing and sparkle with Emma Memma as she empowers the next generation through movement, creativity, inclusiveness and friendship.
With her love of dance, sign language and music, Emma and her friends share stories through colour, rhythm and imagination.
Now she’s twirling her way to Bondi Pavilion for the very first time. There will be crocodile snapping, coconut shaking and blobbing like jellyfish! Grab your dance buddies and join the fun!
Recommended for ages 2-6.
Free event. Register via Humanitix.

Tumbalong Kids: The Mik Maks
2026-05-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Tumbalong Park, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sing, dance and giggle with The Mik Maks, a family-friendly affair from brothers Joel and Al McInnes, Joel’s daughter Ava and their good friend Drums the Panda. For more than a decade, they’ve brought colour, catchy songs and high-energy rock to stages and festivals across Australia – and entertained millions globally, with more than 9.2 million YouTube subscribers.
Little people, big fun. Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off your Vivid Light Walk adventure with FREE family-friendly shows, designed to get little legs moving and big imaginations soaring—all before the main music lineup lights up the night.

Tumbalong Kids Schedule:
Saturday 23 May – The Mik Maks
Saturday 30 May – Benny Time
Saturday 6 June – Jay Laga’aia
Saturday 13 June – Angie Who

Tumbalong Kids: Benny Time (Tumbalong Park)
2026-05-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Tumbalong Park, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
What time is it? It’s Benny Time! Backed by a full band and bringing plenty of oversized props and costumes, Benny Time blends silly spectacle with his knowledge as an early childhood educator to create an engaging set filled with fun and lessons.
Little people, big fun. Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off your Vivid Light Walk adventure with FREE family-friendly shows, designed to get little legs moving and big imaginations soaring—all before the main music lineup lights up the night.

Tumbalong Kids Schedule:
Saturday 23 May – The Mik Maks
Saturday 30 May – Benny Time
Saturday 6 June – Jay Laga’aia
Saturday 13 June – Angie Who

Emma Memma (The Concourse - Chatswood)
2026-06-06 | The Concourse – Chatswood, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
The Jungle Picnic tour brings Emma Memma’s much-anticipated new album to life on stage, transforming its playful songs into a joyful, movement-filled live experience for children and their families. Inspired by the Jungle Picnic album, the show invites audiences to bring their picnic baskets and their pet rocks, jump up and dance with the elephants, sing along to deliciously catchy tunes, and play games alongside Emma Memma and her Memma mates. Featuring energetic dance moves, get-up-and-dance songs and inclusive storytelling, the performance celebrates imagination, outdoor adventure and shared play. Designed especially for young children, the tour continues Emma Memma’s signature integration of sign language as a joyful and accessible way to communicate, marking the next chapter in Emma Memma’s live journey as the brand heads into its biggest year yet.
Every Emma Memma live performance is presented with an Auslan interpreter positioned side-of-stage, interpreting the music and storytelling throughout the show. In addition, Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin sign throughout each performance, ensuring sign language is naturally integrated into the experience rather than treated as an add-on. Families who require seating with a clear view of the interpreter are warmly encouraged to get in touch with the team ahead of time via team@emmamemma.com, so arrangements can be made to support the best possible viewing experience.
Performance Times:
10a.m. and 12:30p.m.

Tumbalong Kids: Jay Laga'aia (Tumbalong Park)
2026-06-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Tumbalong Park, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Beloved by kids across multiple generations, New Zealand-Australian actor, singer and former Play School host Jay Laga’aia takes the stage with classic sing-a-longs and plenty of spirit.
Little people, big fun. Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off your Vivid Light Walk adventure with FREE family-friendly shows, designed to get little legs moving and big imaginations soaring—all before the main music lineup lights up the night.

Tumbalong Kids Schedule:
Saturday 23 May – The Mik Maks
Saturday 30 May – Benny Time
Saturday 6 June – Jay Laga’aia
Saturday 13 June – Angie Who

Tumbalong Kids: Angie Who (Tumbalong Park)
2026-06-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Tumbalong Park, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sydney artist Angie Who gets the whole family dancing, with whimsical folk, roots and bluegrass for all ages. Energetic, engaging and unique, she adds a fun twang to classic sing-a-longs, alongside playful songs about our shadows, shoelaces and more.
Little people, big fun. Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off your Vivid Light Walk adventure with FREE family-friendly shows, designed to get little legs moving and big imaginations soaring—all before the main music lineup lights up the night.

Tumbalong Kids Schedule:
Saturday 23 May – The Mik Maks
Saturday 30 May – Benny Time
Saturday 6 June – Jay Laga’aia
Saturday 13 June – Angie Who

Louder (Sydney Opera House)
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-28 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
In LOUDER, the joy of a live orchestra meets the thrill of bodies in motion. The result? An uplifting celebration of two art forms that are more similar than you think.
Gravity & Other Myths, one of Australia’s most acclaimed circus companies, bring their high-flying acrobatics to the stage in collaboration with the Brandenburger Symphoniker. With music performed by The Metropolitan Orchestra, one of the most versatile ensembles in the country.
As they come together, acrobats pull off gravity-defying stunts in time to conductor Sarah-Grace Williams’ baton, soundtracked by Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major and newly composed works.
Joyful, physical and full of feeling. LOUDER is an all-ages event that lets you experience classical music with your whole body. Whether you’re a fan of circus, classical or both.
Recommended Age: 8+

Date
Time

Thursday, 25 June 2026
7:30pm

Friday, 26 June 2026
7:30pm

Saturday, 27 June 2026
2:00pm

Saturday, 27 June 2026
7:30pm

Sunday, 28 June 2026
1:00pm

Whistle & Trick (Factory Theatre)
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
Aria-nominated musical duo, Whistle & Trick are always ready to sing, dance, and cause a bit of mischief.
Writing original music for kids and their big people, a Whistle & Trick show is bound to get the whole family up and moving. Signed with ABC Music, Whistle & Trick have two albums and an EP under their belt, and you can catch their original music video clips on ABC Kids TV and iView. As big kids themselves, they love to explore all the wonderful, wacky things in life, through a variety of musical styles and live instrumentation.
Whistle & Trick bring a sense of play and imagination into every performance and are sure to bring the party to the stage for a whole heap of musical fun!
Please note: Babies Under 1 Free

Musical Pictures with Willoughby Symphony Orchestra (The Concourse)
2026-07-04 14:00 - 15:00 | The Concourse – Chatswood, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
Join the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra on a thrilling journey of musical discovery, featuring selections from two of Mussorgsky’s best-loved works, in a delightful one-hour concert for the young and young at heart. Marvel at how the symphony orchestra uses incredible colours to produce chilling, electrifying, wondrous and exciting moments in Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, one of the most popular short pieces for orchestra. Then take a tour of the art gallery with music from Pictures at an Exhibition. Dr Nicholas Milton AM will be your tour guide, introducing the ‘promenade’ music that takes you from picture to picture, pointing out the unique colours created by different instruments along the way, and revealing how the orchestra paints these dramatically different artworks in sound. Children in the audience will have the opportunity to create their very own artworks, inspired by Mussorgsky’s magnificent music.

Pinocchio (ACO on the Pier)
2026-07-09 - 2026-07-12, 2026-07-14 - 2026-07-19 | Australian Chamber Orchestra Pier 2/3, Suite 3/13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, 2000, Australia
There once was a boy who was made. And although his papa (who is also his sculptor) sees him as more than enough, he sees himself as less. Because he isn’t a real live boy. But he does have a gift. In a world of half-truths and fake news, his nose… knows.
So when he sets off into the world, Pinocchio finds that he can smell a rat. And also ride in a whale. And act like an ass (when he gets turned into one). And outwit a cat and outfox a fox. And eventually… save his papa, Geppetto.
And in doing all these things, he proves himself real and gets out alive. He becomes a real live boy… or does he?
Let your imagination come alive in our brand-new ACO Families production Pinocchio. With an original score played live on stage by ACO Families musicians, this reimagined tale is filled to the brim with joy, wonder and just a touch of real magic.
VENUE: The Neilson
DURATION: Approximately 30-mins + 15-mins ‘Meet the Musicians’ + enjoy free creative play activities in the foyers
AGE RANGE: Recommended for children aged 3 – 8 and their families
SEATING: General Admission with both carpet and seating available
TICKETS: $42 per adult or child 2 years and over (babies-in-arms free on a parent’s lap)
Performance Times:
Thu 9 Jul, 10:30am ,12:00pm
Fri 10 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Sat 11 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Sun 12 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Tue 14 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Wed 15 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Thu 16 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Fri 17 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Sat 18 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Sun 19 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm

Pinocchio by ACO (PHIVE)
2026-07-25 | PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia
Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new ACO Families Production brought to life with live music.

There is a boy who was made. And though his papa (who is also his sculptor) sees him as more than enough, he sees himself as less. Because he isn’t a real live boy. But he does have a gift. In a world of half-truths and fake news, his nose… knows.
So when he sets off into the world, Pinocchio finds that he can smell a rat. And also ride in a whale. And act like an ass (when he gets turned into one). And outwit a cat and outfox a fox. And befriend a cricket. And nurse a fairy back to health. And eventually save his dad Geppetto.
And in doing all these things, he proves himself real and gets out alive. He becomes a real live boy … or does he?
Let your imagination take flight in our brand-new ACO Families production Pinocchio. With an original score played live on stage, this reimagined tale is filled to the brim with joy, wonder and just a touch of real magic.
Recommended Age: 3 – 8
Performance Times: 10:30a.m. and 12p.m.
