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Out of the Box Festival 2025 Program

Make the most of your Out of the Box experience!

Whether your child loves music, storytelling, movement, or hands-on creative play, our planner will help you discover the best performances, workshops, and free activities tailored just for them.

Start planning today and create unforgettable memories.

Program

The Gruffalo

QPAC’s Out of the Box The Gruffalo

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Lyric Theatre

After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to QPAC for songs, laughs and scary fun.

Wolfgang in the Stars Image credit: Photography and Digital Art by Damien Bredberg.

QPAC’s Out of the Box Wolfgang in the Stars

18 - 22 Jun 2025
Concert Hall

Circa’s world premiere, Wolfgang in the Stars, is a music-fuelled circus space romp of galactic proportions.

Where is the Green Sheep?

QPAC’s Out of the Box Where is the Green Sheep?

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Playhouse

Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s world premiere, is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.

Gurril Storm Bird

QPAC’s Out of the Box Gurril Storm Bird

18 - 21 Jun 2025
Cremorne Theatre

Adapted from the prize-winning children’s picture book, Gurril by Gimuy Walubara Yidinji man Trevor (Bumi) Fourmile, is an exciting opportunity for children to experience the First Nations story told by jarjum.

Club Origami By Jacqui Manning & Daniel Boud

QPAC’s Out of the Box Club Origami

18 - 22 Jun 2025
Tony Gould Gallery

Dance, fashion and live music meet the magic of origami to sweep us up on a spirited and inspiring adventure in a land made purely of paper and play.

The Lost Lending Library Image by Mihaela Bodlovic

QPAC’s Out of the Box The Lost Lending Library

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Playhouse Band Room

At 314 floors high and with 72 spiral side departments, enter the largest collection of books in the world and discover a magical world.

Wonderbox

QPAC’s Out of the Box Wonderbox

18 - 21 Jun 2025
Playhouse Studio 1

With immersive projections, delightful surprises, and kooky-carnival characters, every child’s curiosity is celebrated.

Bluey Puppetry Workshop

QPAC’s Out of the Box Bluey Puppetry Workshop

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Playhouse Balcony Foyer

Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on puppetry workshop inspired by everyone’s favourite blue heeler.

Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop

QPAC’s Out of the Box Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop

Mid to end of May
In-School

Register your school’s interest in this hands-on workshop. Students will explore the story of Where is the Green Sheep?, bringing the colourful characters to life through fun, drama-based activities. 

Green Sheep: You and Me Workshop

QPAC’s Out of the Box Green Sheep: You and Me Workshop

17 - 21 Jun 2025
Playhouse Rear Stage

Share a gentle, imaginative experience with your child in this hands-on workshop, exploring the mystery of Where is the Green Sheep?.

Little Chefs Cooking Workshops

QPAC’s Out of the Box Little Chefs Cooking Workshops

17 - 21 Jun 2025
Lyrebird Restaurant

Calling all Little Chefs! Get ready for a delicious adventure where your child can learn the joy of cooking while creating fun, healthy recipes.

Sing on Country Music Workshop Tai Bobongie

QPAC’s Out of the Box Sing on Country Music Workshops

19 - 22 Jun 2025
Concert Hall Balcony Foyer

Learn about our beautiful, diverse country through song and traditional language with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Songwoman, Jessie Lloyd.

Mindful Me Health & Wellbeing Workshop

QPAC’s Out of the Box Mindful Me Health & Wellbeing Workshops

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Concert Hall Balcony Foyer

Through guided meditation exercises, children will learn how to quiet their minds, improve focus and enhance emotional awareness.

For Mothers

QPAC’s Out of the Box For Mothers

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Lyric Lounge

For Mothers is a creative and cultural project that supports mothers and their babies during the first 1000 days, led by global Indigenous artists Lia Pa’apa’a and Johannah Maza.

Spirits of the Wild Workshops

QPAC’s Out of the Box Spirits of the Wild Workshops

19 - 20 Jun 2025
INVENTory, Level 4, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Our littlest Queenslanders are invited to learn, move and play with us as we share stories of animals from our land and their connections to First Nations cultures.

Let’s Dance!

QPAC’s Out of the Box Let’s Dance!

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Melbourne Street Green

Join in the fun for an upbeat celebration of music and movement that brings all ages together in one giant dance party.

Tree of Hope

QPAC’s Out of the Box Tree of Hope

17 - 22 Jun 2025
QPAC

What are you hopeful for? Craft your own Tree of Hope as part of the large scale site installation this Out of the Box 2025 festival season.

Terika, an artist from Jarjum Life Museum

QPAC’s Out of the Box Jarjum Life Museum

17 - 22 Jun 2025
QPAC Tunnel

Welcome to Jarjum Life Museum – a museum made by children – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jarjum.

Art Box for Kids: Mandy Quadrio

QPAC’s Out of the Box Art Box for Kids: Mandy Quadrio

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Gallery 1.4, GOMA

People have been using Tasmanian bull kelp as a material for thousands of years. Create your own unique paper carrier to hold your special treasures at GOMA.

Moments of Wonder

QPAC’s Out of the Box Moments of Wonder

21 - 22 Jun 2025
Bodhi Tree Terrace, GOMA

This drop-in workshop invites you to consider a moment of wonder in your life, before creating a picture with coloured pencils and watercolour paint at GOMA.

State Library Scavenger Hunt

QPAC’s Out of the Box State Library Scavenger Hunt

17 - 22 Jun 2025
State Library of Queensland

Are you a keen explorer? Are you a master of puzzles? Then get excited and jump into our scavenger hunt at the State Library of Queensland.

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