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Story time with Renae Hayward: Splish Splash Splosh!
October 3
Join WA author and poet Renae Hayward for story time featuring her new picture book, Splish Splash Splosh!, plus a behind-the-scenes look at how her books come ...
Storyteller-in-Residence
September 29 - October 3
Storyteller and host extraordinaire Glenn Swift invites you to The Story Hub: a warm, welcoming space for stories, books, rhymes and literary events at The Stor...
Woven Wonders
Woven Wonders is a relaxed, hands-on weaving space where festival-goers of all ages can discover the joy of textile making. Drop in for a few minutes or stay as...
Wild Symphony
September 30
The Perth Symphony Orchestra invites you to explore the storytelling magic of classical music. Come along with Fiona Campbell as she introduces you to the wonde...
"Walken" Story Time
Gather in the Love Makes a Family Hub for a very special story time with author Manuao TeAotonga as he shares his beautiful picture book, Walken.A gentle celebr...
Uptown Brown's Pinball Palace
Uptown Brown is a singing gentleman-adventurer who brings the sounds of 1920s and 1930s jazz and blues to life with his own one-man band. His unique setup, made...
Uptown Brown
Upsound Instruments – Make & Play Workshop Area
Turn waste into wonder! Bang, blow, saw, hammer, pluck, and pull your way to building a unique, playable instrument. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft a o...
Touch & Go
Touch & Go is a dancing game devised especially for children aged two and three years. Featuring dance-theatre and minimal verbal language, Touch & Go e...
The Zine Factory
Clock in at the Zine Factory! You're invited to our drop-in, artist-facilitated zine-making workshop and pop-up library.Join Sophie to learn how to make your ve...
The Zebras
September 30 - October 3
Funky, fashionable and funny, The Zebras know how to get a party started. With their own groovy dance tracks, they create a sense of play and connection across ...
The Extraordinary Adventures of Furry Friends: An Original Story with Live Music
October 2
Inspired by their beloved pets, this charming family performance welcomes all to a story of furry friendships, brave moments, and joyful surprises. Told in a st...
The Change Maker Tent
Kids' Voices Matter! You have big ideas, kind hearts and strong voices. When you speak up about what’s fair, what’s kind, or what needs fixing, grown-ups listen...
Spontaneous Stories with James Foley
October 1 - October 2
Join James Foley for a laugh-out-loud session where the kids are in charge. Bring your weirdest and wackiest ideas for stories, because we’ll be mashing them up...
Snuggleplay
Snuggleplay is an intimate theatre experience designed for eight babies aged 6 to 15 months and their caregivers. Families are welcomed under the Story Tree, wh...
Skills and Thrills Circus Play
Have you ever dreamed of dazzling a crowd as a circus superstar? The fantastic Yip Yip Circus is back at the Festival, ready to teach you jaw-dropping tricks an...
Please Wait Here
High-status, restrained and ridiculous, three security guards turn queuing and crowd control into an art form! Subverting status, passers-by are seduced, corral...
Play in Process
Step into a magical world where art, nature, and imagination come together. Mud Buddies: Play in Process is an immersive sensory play experience inviting childr...
OOMPAH!!!
September 29
Oompah! is a Bavarian brass band with a big, joyful sound that gets everyone moving. Traditional German tunes sit alongside songs the grown-ups will know, like ...
Little Impressions
This year’s theme, 'How can I make a difference?’, invites students across Western Australia to explore recycled art and consider how even the smallest things c...
Imagination Playground
Using giant Imagination Playground blocks, children can build a new world every day of the Festival. This interactive activity includes a wide variety of loose ...
Madame Penelope & Her Pet Lizards
September 29 - October 1
Visually striking and highly interactive, the extraordinary Madame Penelope and her exotic pets add spice and humour wherever they go.Dressed to kill and everyb...
Madame Lark
September 29 - October 2
She has a musical saw and a zeal for the many and varied voices of birds. Madame Lark offers her own vocal interpretations of the things around her... Along wit...
Love Makes a Family Hub
Every family looks different, and we want to celebrate yours! Join Lex Randolph in our artist-led collage hub and create an artwork of your own family, then add...
Kooky Finds Home: A Sensory Adventure
Kaya! Welcome, my name is Kooky! Do you know what animal I am? That's right! I am a Kookaburra! I would love to set up a home, but I often start dreaming of the...
Book Launch: Kep Barna, Worl Barna & Noongar Boodja Waangkan
Join Noongar language teacher and storyteller Jayden Boundry and illustrator Tyrown Waigana for a special celebration of their Noongar language books: Kep Barna...
Juvenilia
Juvenilia is work produced by an author or artist while they were a child. This exhibition showcases the juvenilia of Australian children’s authors and illustra...
Indian Rhythms
What happens when one musician becomes an entire band? Join composer and multi-instrumentalist Pavan Kumar for an interactive live looping experience where ever...
History Hunters
Our past is full of adventures and curious, larger-than-life characters. It is a rich vein of material for history hunter and award-winning author Mark Greenwoo...
Hermit
I can see a square. Is it a house?There’s a noise coming from inside. What’s happening over there?Suddenly a flap opens. Could there be something inside?What co...
Foundation Housing Cubbies
October 1
For over 40 years, Foundation Housing has created safe, secure and affordable homes across WA, guided by one vision: a home for everyone. At AWESOME Festival, t...
Create your own dystopia!
Join the authors of the new young adult dystopian-comedy Old Bertie as they explore the joys of creating their own rich fictional world. The workshop will delve...
Experts Radio Lab
Set within a fun, colourful, 80's-style radio studio, Experts Radio Lab is a drop-in performance where young people are interviewed as the expert on a topic of ...
Crash! Bang! Kaboom!
Join Kaboom Percussion as they transform everyday objects into extraordinary musical instruments in a high-energy, interactive performance for audiences of all ...
Boat of Faith
A lurching boat travels the streets, with an optimist, a cynic and a poem.Take a dreamily absurd and comically surreal voyage in the Boat of Faith, with Mr Curl...
AWESOME Kids Market
The AWESOME Kids’ Markets are back! The next generation of local young creatives and entrepreneurs have been busy creating a vast array of homemade creations wh...
Amazing Astro Animals: Book Launch
Join local author and illustrator James Foley to celebrate the release of his first-ever non-fiction book, Amazing Astro Animals!Before humans ever left the pla...
Book Boogie - A Storytime Experience
Book Boogie is an immersive storytelling experience in which children and families become the authors of their own adventures. Guided by two playful clown libra...
Artist in Residence | Nicholas Kirkness
Returning to AWESOME International Arts Festival in 2026, DADAA is pleased to introduce another of the extraordinarily talented artists participating in its art...
Amazing Astro Animals: The Exhibition
James Foley's brand-new non-fiction book, Amazing Astro Animals, tells the incredible true stories of animals who have been to space.Did you know the very first...
A Perfect City
What would your perfect city look like?Join artist Charlotte Meagher in this collaborative visual art experience where children and families work together to im...
A Fear Less Storytime with Kelly Canby
Join award-winning author and illustrator Kelly Canby for a joyful, interactive storytime inspired by her latest picture book, FearLess. Together, you'll meet a...
Walk of the Whales by Nick Bland
When the whales walk out of the ocean and into the streets, the people of Seaside don’t quite know what to think. At first, the whales are a wonder, swimming in...
Stellarphant by James Foley
Stella the elephant has one big dream: to become an astronaut. The only problem is that Space Command says elephants can’t go to space.Every time Stella applies...
Cicada
So begins the story of a dutiful cicada who works away in a grey office year after year.Overlooked and unappreciated by his co-workers, Cicada weaves a dream of...
Reasons to Stay Inside
Pedro used to run, skateboard, play soccer, and go to school... Not anymore. Pedro stays inside now.His best friend, Flora, thinks that's boring and kind of fre...
Presented as part of the 2026 AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things Stella the elephant has one big dream: to become an astronaut. The onl...
April 15 - May 29
Sing Along with Noongar Lullabies
September 20
Sing in Noongar with musicians Kobi Arthur Morrison and Cyndy Moody!You’ll learn a beautiful new Noongar nursery rhyme, complete with actions!Moorditj Kulungar ...
Walking With You
October 1 - October 3
It’s all about the laces! Join professional shoelace-tiers Sockodile and Twinkletoes on an adventure to help Jasper learn the perfect knot before the first day ...
Storytelling
Storyteller and host extraordinaire Glenn Swift invites you to enjoy stories, books and rhymes while you relax in a fort of pillows and beanbags. Catch him roam...
Using giant Imagination Playground Blocks, children can build a new worlds. This interactive activity is comprised of a wide variety of loose parts including cu...
El Presidente Minusculo
Hey kids, if you were in charge of the world for one day, what would your rules be?Head to the AWESOME Festival hub, create a flag, write your presidential decr...
Crafty Nannas
Calling all the Kwinana crafters!Do you have some crafty skills to share with young people?Join artist Annick Akanni to explore the creative world of textiles a...
Kids Market Stalls
Come down and meet some of Kwinana’s brilliant young entrepreneurs. On behalf of the clever kids of Kwinana, we invite you to support our artists of the future…...
Reasons to Stay Inside tells the story of Pedro and Flora.Pedro used to run, skateboard, and go to school but now he stays inside building an epic pillow fort c...
Storytelling workshop with Kylie Howarth
October 8
The workshop features interactive drawing games, live demonstrations, and playful activities. Kids will explore techniques for creating characters, experimentin...
Weaving Wildlife into Magic: Workshop with Deb Fitzpatrick
October 7
Come and get creative with award-winning author Deb Fitzpatrick at the AWESOME Festival Beverley Hub! In this hands-on workshop for young writers aged 7+, Deb w...
Author Event - Kylie Howarth
Get ready for a laugh-out-loud family event with award-winning author and illustrator Kylie Howarth!Kylie will bring her hilarious book Koalas Stole My Undies t...
Caity and the Crocodile
Experience the magic of Caity and the Crocodile, a vibrant Australian twist on Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, brought to life by the trailblazing Perth Symphon...
Author Event - Deb Fitzpatrick
Join celebrated children’s author Deb Fitzpatrick at the AWESOME Festival Beverley Hub as she shares the inspiration behind her much-loved adventure stories. Wi...
October 7 - October 8
Meet storyteller extraordinaire Glenn Swift!Catch him in the Courtyard or roaming the Beverley Station Arts grounds, delighting audiences with his stories, rhym...
Weave, create, and connect!Join textile artist Annick Akanni at the Crafty Nannas Hub for a creative journey with weaving and giant yarn looms. Textile crafters...
After designing a new flag and writing their presidential decree, one kid becomes El Presidente Minusculo of the Festival and is treated with all the pomp and c...
Kids Market
We've called all young entrepreneurs in the Avon Valley to showcase their amazing creations at our AWESOME Kids Markets! Come along and support the next generat...
September 30 - October 4
Due to inclement weather, the Kids' Markets will take place at the Forecourt of the State Library of WA on Saturday, 4 October.The AWESOME Kids’ Market is back!...
State Theatre Centre Creative Activities
Explore free creative fun for the whole family in the Heath Ledger Theatre foyer and State Theatre Centre courtyard. Take part in hands-on activities inspired b...
Book an Adventure! - 80 Years of Australian Stories for Children
To celebrate 80 years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia championing children’s literature, Book an Adventure! is an exhibition presenting a captivatin...
Join James Foley for a laugh-out-loud session where the kids are in charge. Bring your weirdest and wackiest ideas for stories, because we'll be mashing them up...
Storyteller in Residence
Join the amazing Glenn Swift, a storyteller and host, for an exciting time at the Story Place located on the mezzanine of the State Library of Western Australia...
Boodja Barna: Land Creatures with Jayden Boundry
Join Noongar language teacher and cultural consultant Jayden Boundry for an enriching workshop celebrating Boodja Barna: Land Creatures, part of his Noongar Fir...
Teddy Bear Story Time with Renae Hayward
Grab your teddy bears and your grown-ups for a special story time for little kids! Join Renae Hayward and her teddy, Harriet, for some nursery rhyme fun and a r...
You’re Too Little with Katie Stewart
Join Katie Stewart as she shares her delightful new book, You're Too Little. After the reading, kids can enjoy fun puppet games that bring the story’s themes to...
Weaving Wildlife Magic into Adventure Writing: A workshop with Deb Fitzpatrick
October 4
Award-winning author Deb Fitzpatrick loves weaving Australian wildlife into her adventure stories and creating young characters who make a difference. This work...
The Wanjoo Big Sing
Do you know the Wanjoo Song? Maybe you’ve learned it at school, or play group, or even seen it on Play School?Wanjoo is a fantastic way of learning some Noongar...
Ribbon Dancing
October 2 - October 3
Key Assets believes all children and young people deserve to thrive and connect to family, community, and culture, and have opportunities to express themselves ...
The Feetbus
The Feetbus is a box with bicycle wheels that looks like a bus. As soon as people see it, they get into the game and often rush to catch a ride.The absurdity of...
The performances of Uptown Brown on Saturday, October 4, are subject to weather conditions and have been moved to the Courtyard of the State Theatre Centre of W...
Teddy Bear’s Tea Party
Due to inclement weather, the Teddy Bear’s Tea Party on Saturday, 4 October, will not be held in the Urban Orchard/Teddy Bear’s Garden. Instead, it will be move...
Crafty Bears
Due to inclement weather on Saturday, 4 October, Crafty Bears will no longer take place in the Urban Orchard. The activity has been moved indoors to the Foyer o...
Messy Bears
Due to inclement weather on Saturday 4 October, Messy Bears will no longer take place in the Urban Orchard. The activity has been moved indoors to the Foyer of ...
What is curiosity? How does it shape our future?In 2025, we asked children from schools across Western Australia, “What makes you curious?” Participants were in...
Skills & Thrills Circus Play
Do you have what it takes to be a circus performer? Festival favourites Yip Yip Circus are back to teach you what it takes. Learn some new tricks and wow your f...
Artist in Residence: Harvey Arnephie-Cook
Harvey Arnephie-Cook is a 23-year-old artist from Perth, living in the northern suburbs. He is self-taught and mainly works with ceramics and digital art. Harve...
Classic Adventures: Witches & Wizards
Magic and mischief for the whole family!Get ready for a spellbinding symphonic event! Grab your capes and wands as WASO whisks you away on an enchanting journey...
SeamTogether
Meet Polly and Esther, two unexpected modern-day superheroes, who travel the world in their menagerie gathering clothing and stories. They are on a mission to s...
Oddysea
Join Crab and Turtle for this fun-filled immersive journey into an undersea world, created for children with disability and suitable for the whole family.Set in...
Drip Drop Play
Drip Drop Play is a calming and beautiful experience for you and your child featuring an immersive world of water and ice. Join our presenters, Drip and Drop as...
The Quadrangle
October 3 - October 4
The Quadrangle is a unique verbatim theatre performance that explores the candid perspectives of young people. In this production, actors present live interview...
Aliwah Bardinar!
September 30 - October 2
Good things come to those who wait!From the multi-award-winning composers of Wanjoo and Koolbardi wer Wardong, Gina Williams, and Guy Ghouse comes a new childre...
Pedro used to run, skateboard, play soccer, and go to school... Not anymore. Pedro stays inside now.His best friend Flora thinks that's boring and kind of freak...
Your AWESOME Moment
Share your AWESOME moment! Visit our bright red “wishing line” and tell us what made the Festival special for you. Write or draw your favourite memory, feeling,...
Leave Your Mark
Step inside a joyful community exhibition created with students from Koondoola Primary School and Warriapendi Primary School. Their vibrant artworks celebrate i...
Ballet Storytime Adventures
This is a free ticketed event. Please secure a ticket before attending to avoid disappointment.Step into enchanting worlds of beloved stories with West Australi...
April 2026: Earth Through Our Eyes
April 7 – April 10
9:30am to 3:30pm
Subiaco Arts Centre
What if you could explore our planet through fresh eyes?Do trees talk to each other through underground networks? Can you slide down rainbows or bounce on cloud...
July 2026: Whale of a Tale
July 14 – July 17
Make a splash these July school holidays at Barking Gecko Arts' workshop, inspired by our upcoming production "Walk of the Whales".Young creatives will dive dee...
Koorliny Arts Centre, Kwinana
July 2026: Louder than Words
His Majesty's Theatre
Create and perform original work built around things that actually matter to you. No scripts handed to you. No holding back. Just you, your peers, and two profe...
Bambert's Book of Lost Stories
This is the story of Bambert – an impossibly small man with an enormous love for writing. Tucked away in his quiet attic, his only companions are the characters...
The Great Un-Wondering of Wilbur Whittaker
There was a time, long ago, when Wilbur Whittaker’s mind would wander and wonder, but these days he cares more about sensible things like neck-ties and… fences....
The Snow
When an epic snowfall imprisons the residents of the tiny village of Kishka, young Thea Sutton proposes the villagers build a catapult to fling her and the vill...
HOUSE
Cathelijn is completely and undeniably alone: no friends, no family, no-one to turn to. All by herself in the centre of a dark forest, she tries to be strong, l...
HOODS by Angela Betzien
From the creators of 'Children of the Black Skirt' comes a contemporary tale of Hansel & GretelEach night two hoods ride a train to a wrecking yard on the o...
The Stones by Tom Lycos and Stefo Nantsou
May 25 - June 5
It starts as a dare. Two boys, a Sunday afternoon, pockets full of stones. By the time they reach the overpass bridge above the freeway, the game has tipped tow...
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