Family Fiesta

Family Fiesta invites families to a jam-packed program of literature, live art and performance. Presented by Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC), Family Fiesta will get children reading, dancing, singing, learning and making art these school holidays from 29 June – 2 July 2022.

Family Fiesta highlights include:

Children’s literature – with presentations, book signings and more from Australian Children’s Laureate 2022-23, Gabrielle Wang; First Nations authors Richard Pritchard and Jordan Gould, presenting Wylah: The Koorie Warrior; comedian and author Peter Helliar presenting his Frankie Fish Series; and Cal Wilson with her book George and the Great Brain Swappery.

Grug and the Rainbow – in a magical adaptation of Ted Prior’s beloved picture books, Grug and the Rainbow sees grassy little friend Grug embark on an epic adventure to bask in the colours of the rainbow.

Sensory Concerts® – in the state-of-the-art David Li Sound Gallery there will be world-class musicians playing chamber music in a relaxed setting for neurodiverse audiences with onsite therapist support.

Mobile MESS Workshop – experience the magic of electronic sound creation in this fun hands-on workshop with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS). During one hour, investigate the science of sound through interactive experiments using synthesisers, create wild sounds and make beats while learning the basics of synthesis.