What's on this school holidays at South Bank

Venture out to South Bank for fun, family-friendly events during the April 2022 school holidays.

Kids Collective Music Play

Kids Collective Music and Dance Play at Flowstate, South Bank Parklands

7 April

Kids will be bopping along to their favourite tunes in this free workshop presented by Music Beat Australia. Little ones will participate in music making, utilising a range of percussion instruments concluding with quiet music and shared book time. The activity is suitable for kids 0-5 years of age. Free entry, pre-registration required via Eventbrite.

XPress Fun Train

XPress Fun Train - South Bank Parklands

2 – 18 April 

Starting at the front of South Bank Piazza, the Xpress Fun Train winds its way around a continuous loop of the Parklands, to the delight of young passengers. It is $5 per person to ride the trackless train which operates from 10am - 4pm daily. Please note train operation is weather dependent.

Jemma Rix and the company of Frozen Australian production. Photo credit: Lisa Tomasetti

Frozen – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

Until 8 May 

Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, Frozen, Disney’s new hit musical tells the inspirational tale of sisterhood and true love with beautiful sets and costumes and amazing special effects. Tickets available for purchase via the QPAC website.

Dot and the Kangaroo – Gallery of Modern Art

2 April

A free screening of an Australian animated classic from 1977 - Dot and the Kangaroo. Losing her way in the Australian outback, Dot goes on an adventure-packed journey travelling in a friendly kangaroo’s pouch and meets other bush animals along the way. 

Kids Collective Interactive Art and Craft at Flowstate, South Bank Parklands

14 April

Littlies celebrate Easter in this interactive art and craft activity by Bazil Grumble. Making their very own Easter egg collage card to give to someone special. This activity is most suited for children aged 2-5 years. Free entry, pre-registration required via Eventbrite.

Roald Dahl’s The Twits – illustration by Quentin Blake

Roald Dahl’s The Twits - Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

1 – 23 April

Mr and Mrs Twit are brought to life in the funny family classic - Roald Dahl’s The Twits, adapted for the stage by the dynamic shake & stir theatre co. Book tickets via the QPAC website.

APT10 Kids - Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)

Until 25 April

Celebrating inclusion and diversity, and the importance of collaboration and community, APT10 Kids features seven projects by artists from across the Asia Pacific region. Kids can engage with these themes through free hands-on making and multimedia activities. It is free entry to APT10 artwork displays and large-scale installations. 

The Great and Grand Rumpus – State Library of Queensland (SLQ)

Until 18 April

Explore wild and whacky large cardboard sculptures scaling up to 4.5 metres high brought to life with interactive digital projections. Entry to The Great and Grand Rumpus is free.