Music
School holidays event ideas
We all know the summer school holidays are the longest of them all!
If you are worried about how to entertain the kids for the next few weeks you can relax; Ticketmaster has you covered with these great school holidays events. There’s something for everyone with loads of great family events throughout Australia.
VICTORIA
Wind in the Willows
Royal Botanic Gardens
December 27-January 24
The Wind in the Willows at the Royal Botanic Gardens is a Melbourne institution. The amazing outdoor production by the Australian Shakespeare Company is interactive and truly engaging. Your kids will love the fun adventures of Toad and Friends and even parents will get a kick out of this magical performance.
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Spiegel Kids – Animalicious
Three Palms Spiegel Zelt (Sorrento)
Now until January 25
The brand new Spiegel Zelt at Sorrento’s Three Palms restaurant is the hottest ticket in town during the summer holidays. While there’s fun entertainment for Mum and Dad in the evenings, the Spiegel Zelt will present an exciting and engaging children’s show, Animalicious during the day. The incredible production is a musical journey through the animal kingdom and features clever puppetry, mesmerising costumes and an entertaining score.
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Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – Plenary
January 9-11
You do not want to miss out on seeing Disney Live when it brings to life three classic fairy tales during the school holidays. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy will perform the timeless classics, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. The production features amazing costumes, incredible performances from Disney’s best loved characters and enchanting storytelling. Relive the magic of Disney’s fairy tales these school holidays.
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Arts Centre Playhouse
January 2-18
If your child loves the classic tale of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, you will not want to miss the stage adaptation. The production is fantastic for kids as it features loads of fun, interaction, sing-a-longs as well as magic and chaos.
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Alice in Never Neverland
Geelong Botanic Gardens and Rippon Lea Estate
January 2-24
Jump down the rabbit hole to where Alice in Never Neverland will be performing with her friends. Lewis Carroll’s classic tale will be brought to life in an engaging tale that includes the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the Duchess and Dodo. Alice in Never Neverland is full of singing, dancing, acrobatics, rhymes and riddles and will keep the kids entertained over the school holidays.
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Charlie and Lola
Comedy Theatre
January 14-18
Kids just love Charlie and Lola! So don’t miss the fun duo when they hit the stage at the Comedy Theatre for a brand new play that is full of fun and frivolity. The production features a wondrous mix of puppetry, live action and music and will delight your kids this school holidays.
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Giggle and Hoot
Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse
December 17-21
Giggle and Hoot have assembled their friends for a school holidays event that is simply can’t be missed. Jimmy Giggle, Hoot and Hootabelle will be joined on stage by the Bananas in Pyjamas as well as Hoopla Doopla’s Zap, Mimi and Jango for a show full of laughter, singing and of course giggling!
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The Vamps
Festival Hall
January 24
If your kids are a bit older, no doubt they are crazy about the Vamps. The British group has taken the music world by storm with hit singles like Can We Dance, Somebody To You and Last Night. The group’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent times and the four-piece are fresh from supporting Taylor Swift on her world tour. The Vamps will be joined by local favourites Short Stack as well as AJR.
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Renegades Matches
Etihad Stadium
vs Sydney Thunder – December 30
vs Melbourne Stars – January 3
vs Brisbane Heat – January 13
vs Adelaide Strikers – January 19
The Melbourne Renegades are ready to rock the roof at Etihad Stadium as part of the Big Bash League! Be there to see local superstars such as Aaron Finch, Matthew Wade, Peter Siddle and James Pattinson alongside international players Dwayne Bravo and Jesse Ryder. Regardless of the weather, you are guaranteed to see all the action under Etihad Stadium’s retractable roof so ‘Get On Red’ these school holidays!
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Caribbean Pirates
The Polly Woodside
January 5-24
Ahoy matey! See the Pirates of the Caribbean perform at the famous Polly Woodside during the summer school holidays. The swashbuckling pirates will entertain your kids with stories from the high seas about buried treasure and battling for booty.
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Silvers Circus
Rosebud – January 2-11
Mornington – January 12-February 1
Roll up, roll up! If you are enjoying the school holidays on the Mornington Peninsula, don’t miss Silvers Circus! The circus will be performing in Rosebud and Mornington across the school holidays.
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Horrible Histories Live of Stage! Barmy Britain
Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse
January 21-25
If you are the parent of a little history buff, don’t miss Horrible Histories Live on Stage during these school holidays. The crew will be presenting Barmy Britain at the Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse and they will bring to life many of the most-famous British historical figures including Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth, Richard the Lionheart, Queen Victoria and Guy Fawkes. The show features new 3D effects that are sure to impress your kids.
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NEW SOUTH WALES
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Sydney Opera House Playhouse
December 17-28
If your child loves the classic tale of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, you will not want to miss the stage adaptation. The production is fantastic for kids as it features loads of fun, interaction, sing-a-longs as well as magic and chaos.
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Wicked
Capitol Theatre
Now until January 30
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is a captivating and colourful musical now playing at the Capitol Theatre. Wicked follows the story of Glinda and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, long before Dorothy and her friends arrived in the Land of Oz. The show is full of laughs and amazing tunes that will have the kids singing for days! You’ll be green with envy if you miss it!
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Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales
WIN Entertainment Centre
January 6
You do not want to miss out on seeing Disney Live when it brings to life three classic fairy tales during the school holidays. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy will perform the timeless classics, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. The production features amazing costumes, incredible performances from Disney’s best loved characters and enchanting storytelling. Relive the magic of Disney’s fairy tales these school holidays.
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The Luck Child
The Famous Spiegeltent
January 21-25
The Sydney Festival has loads of great children’s shows including the Luck Child, which will be performed at the Famous Spiegeltent from January 21-25. The production, which is performed by David Collins (best known for his work with the Umbilical Brothers), is a delightful adventure about the luckiest child in the world.
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The Snail and the Whale
Sydney Opera House Playhouse
January 7-17
The Snail and the Whale will come to life on stage during the summer school holidays. The gorgeous story tells the tale of a snail who hitches a ride on the back of a giant humpback whale. As well as the lovely story-telling, your kids will be delighted by the music and bucket loads of laughs.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Parramatta Riverside Theatre
January 8-18
There are not too many bookshelves in Australia that do not include a copy of Eric Carle’s iconic book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The classic story will come to life on stage through 75 loveable puppets. Do not miss The Very Hungry Caterpillar as part of Sydney Festival these school holidays.
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Dirty Dancing
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Now until February 8
You’ll have the time of your life at Dirty Dancing the Musical. Join Baby, Johnny and the whole crew as they dance the night away. The musical, which is based on the incredibly popular film from the 80s, is set to a fantastic score jam-packed with hits. You and the kids will be dancing in the aisles right from the start!
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The 26-Storey Treehouse
Sydney Opera House Playhouse
January 3-February 1
Not content with their 13-storey treehouse, Andy and Terry are back with an even bigger treehouse and even more fun and laughs! The 26-Storey Treehouse will delight your kids and keep them entertained with stories of ice cream dispensing robots, pirates and self-inflating underpants. The 26-Storey Treehouse is an ideal school holidays adventure for kids aged 6-plus.
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Wollongong Hawks
WIN Entertainment Centre
Various Dates
The Wollongong Hawks still have plenty of home matches at WIN Entertainment Centre, including during the summer school holidays. Be there to see the local side as part of the NBL season.
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Jazzamatazz
The Aurora
January 20-24
This event is fantastic for kids who love to dance – and perhaps for their parents and grandparents too! Jazzamatazz is a completely interactive event that will see your children performing fantastic dance moves including rock ‘n’ roll, swing and jive. The dances are set to fun pop songs such as All the Single Ladies and Who Let The Dogs Out. Jazzamatazz is total toe-tapping fun and one event you do not want to miss during the school holidays.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The Vamps
HBF Stadium
January 30
If your kids are a bit older, no doubt they are crazy about the Vamps. The British group has taken the music world by storm with hit singles like Can We Dance, Somebody To You and Last Night. The group’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent times and the four-piece are fresh from supporting Taylor Swift on her world tour. The Vamps will be joined by local favourites Short Stack as well as AJR.
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Aquatic Super Series
HBF Stadium
January 30-31
The BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series is headed to Perth’s HBF Stadium. The Aquatic Super Series is a home grown event that features unique swimming and water polo competitions. Teams competing include Australia, Japan, China and the USA.
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Happy Zoo Year
Perth Zoo
December 31
The Perth Zoo has New Year’s Eve celebrations sorted with a very special event that your kids will love! Happy Zoo Year is a children’s New Year’s Eve event with a special countdown time of 9pm. As well as seeing the animals at the zoo, the kids will be entertained by fantastic acts including a circus act, the Pop Divas, The Lulus and much more.
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Perth Scorchers
WACA
vs Adelaide Strikers – December 22
vs Melbourne Renegades – December 26
vs Sydney Thunder – January 1
vs Brisbane Heat – January 8
The Perth Scorchers will defend their Big Bash title in the 2014-15 Season and will take on four of the biggest and best sides in home ground blockbusters. Be there to see some of the game’s biggest names as they take on the best of the best.
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Alice in Wonderland
Kings Park
January 9-18
Alice in Wonderland at Kings Park is an amazing audience-participation presentation of Lewis Carroll’s classic story. Journey with Alice through Wonderland and meet the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and all your favourite characters from the story.
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Swan Lake – Perth City Ballet
The Quarry Amphitheatre
January 14-17
Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is one of the best-loved and most-enduring ballets of all time. During the summer school holidays this enchanting story will be performed by the Perth City Ballet in an idyllic setting. The kids will love seeing a gorgeous ballet performed under the stars. Don’t miss it!
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Perth Glory
nib Stadium
vs Central Coast Mariners – December 20
vs Adelaide United – January 5
vs Melbourne Victory January 25
So far this season, Perth Glory has been the A-League team to beat. Be there to as they continue their journey for the 2014-15 title with three games at nib Stadium during the summer school holidays.
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QUEENSLAND
Brisbane Heat
Gabba
vs Melbourne Stars – December 28
vs Adelaide Strikers – January 4
vs Sydney Sixers – January 11
vs Hobart Hurricanes – January 15
Brisbane Heat will be hoping to go one better in the 2014-15 Big Bash League this year after being defeated in the final of last season’s decider. The Heat have called in the big guns including international players Andrew Flintoff and Daniel Vettori. You do not want to miss all the big-hitting action from the Gabba during the school holidays.
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The Vamps
Riverstage Brisbane
January 26
If your kids are a bit older, no doubt they are crazy about the Vamps. The British group has taken the music world by storm with hit singles like Can We Dance, Somebody To You and Last Night. The group’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent times and the four-piece are fresh from supporting Taylor Swift on her world tour. The Vamps will be joined by local favourites Short Stack as well as AJR.
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England v India – One Day International
Gabba
January 20
The One Day International tri-series will be contested by three of cricket’s strongest nations; Australia, India and England. Be at the Gabba to see India take on England in what is sure to be a great event.
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