Spot On Children's Festival

This spring school holidays, experience an unforgettable line-up of family-friendly performances, high-energy circus acts, and immersive artworks as Riverside Theatre’s annual Spot On Children’s Festival takes over Parramatta from 30th September to 9th October.

Featuring four jam-packed shows with six artists, this extraordinary celebration of imagination, creativity and curiosity brings together the best in local and national talent for a thrilling week of family fun.

The 2025 Spot On Festival Mainstage program includes:

• Same Like Yesterday (30 Sep – 4 Oct) – This powerful animated artwork brings to life the rich cultural heritage of the Adnyamathanha people of South Australia in a captivating display of vibrant illustrations, songs and immersive Dreamtime storytelling. This event is free and for all ages.

• Splish Splash Science (30 Sept – 3 Oct) – That Science Gang presents the splishiest, splashiest show on Earth! Join ringmaster Rip Tide for an hour of thrills and spills in this wet and wild science circus starring – WATER! Ages 5 –12.

• The Farmy Farm (4 – 9 Oct) – Catch Kenny and Jenny for a day in their life on the farm. Expect jaw-dropping acrobatics, high-flying carrots, three-metre balancing bales of hay, and loads of laughs from these fair-dinkum larrikins. Ages 3 –12.

• I See You Like This (7 – 9 Oct) – Become the subject of your child’s imagination with an artwork that uses your face as their canvas! Jessica Wilson presents an interactive art experience like no other, celebrating the fascinating relationship between parent and child. Ages 6 +