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See what's onOut of the
Box Festival
Queensland's most iconic festival for children eight years and under, their families and communities.
Six days of performances, workshops and free activities where all children will find safety, joy, acceptance and belonging.
What's On
Start with What's On.
Find performances, workshops and free activities by age, date, activity type and accessibility.
Musical TheatreOn sale soonDisney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical
Playhouse, QPAC
Duration: 60 minutes, no interval
Grab your family and dive into the Great Barrier Reef for an unforgettable adventure!
Ages 3+Audio Description, Auslan Interpreted, Tactile Tour, Relaxed
TheatreOn sale soonThree Dresses
Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC
Duration: 55 minutes, no interval
A magical journey inspired by a true childhood story.
Ages 5+Auslan Interpreted, Tactile Tour, Relaxed
MusicOn sale soonEmma Memma
Concert Hall, QPAC
Duration: 55 minutes, no interval
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a joyful celebration with Emma Memma and her Memma Mates.
Ages 2+Auslan Interpreted
MusicOn sale soonJustine Clarke’s We Like to Sing
Concert Hall, QPAC
Duration: 50 minutes, no interval
Justine’s new show brings children and families together for one big family singalong.
Ages 3+Auslan Interpreted
Our 2027 theme
Belonging starts with being welcomed exactly as you are.
Out of the Box invites children and families to explore what it means to belong: to their families, communities, cultures, the places they call home and the natural world around them.
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Out of the Box across Queensland
Out of the Box reaches beyond South Bank, connecting children and communities across Queensland through touring productions and activities.
Touring production · Cairns
Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical
Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical is coming to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre from 15–18 July 2027.
For Educators
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Child-led · Participatory · Immersive
Made with children,
not just for them.
From cooking workshops to forests you help build, Out of the Box hands the festival to its youngest artists. Participate, play and prepare to be amazed.
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Make the day easy before you arrive.
Everything you need to know for a smooth visit to the festival.
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Everyone's welcome
Built for every body, every sense, every child.
Relaxed and sensory-friendly sessions, quiet spaces, wheelchair access, Auslan interpretation and audio description across the program — plus a team you can talk to before you book.
- Accessible performances
- Quiet spaces and sensory guides
- Wheelchair access & companion seating
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Festival moments
Explore Out of the Box highlights, shared stories and moments of discovery.
National Early Years Policy Summit
For the grown-ups shaping early childhood.
The National Early Years Policy Summit runs alongside Out of the Box on 23 & 24 June 2027. Two days of conversation, inspiration and connection to galvanise policy makers, educators and communities around Australia's early childhood agenda.
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