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Wonderstruck Festival

28 June, 2025 - 29 June, 2025
Free
Wonderstruck Festival 2025

Wonderstruck Festival

Step into a world of imagination at the Wonderstruck Festival – a free, joy-filled celebration for kids, teens and families at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)!

Embrace the magic of play, curiosity, wonder and creativity for all ages with immersive art, hands-on workshops, pop-up talks, vibrant storytelling and music performances.

Across two jam-packed days, over 30 free events will unfold, including:

🎤 Live Performances & Storytelling on Maiwar Green

  • Welcome to Country with Shannon Ruska (10:15–10:25am)
  • Storytelling by Sharon Orapeleng, Kate Foster, Rachel Burke and Gordon Hookey
  • Performances by Zindzi & the Zillionaires, Sharron Mirii Bell, Joe Tee & Afrodisia
  • Teens Takeover GOMA! showcase (2:15–4:00pm)

🎨 Creative Drop-in Workshops on the Bodhi Tree Terrace

  • Tiny Treasures with Pip & Pop
  • Magical Minaral Landscapes with Brian Robinson
    (Both workshops run from 10am–3pm)

🎭 Fun for the Kids in the Forecourt

  • Rainbow Face Painting (10am–3pm)

🖼️ Exhibitions and Talks

  • Wonderstruck exhibition on Level 1 (10am–5pm)
  • Children’s Art Centre exhibitions (10am–5pm)
  • Pop-up talks: Wonder, Art and You at 11am, 12pm and 1pm

🧘‍♀️ Quiet Space

  • Calm Room open on Level 2 (10am–5pm)

With immersive art, inspiring performances and something for every age and interest, the Wonderstruck Festival is sure to spark the imagination of your whole family!.

Wonderstruck Festival event details 

When: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June, 10am – 5pm

Where: Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), South Brisbane

Cost: Free

More information: Wonderstruck Festival

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