There’s so much family-friendly fun on for these school holidays, from races to circus acts. Photo: What’s On Eurobodalla.
The school holidays have begun and there’s plenty to see and do across the regions this week to keep the whole family entertained, from rally races to fungi festivals, stage performances of classic fairy tales, tribute acts, live music, snow festivals and so much more.
The Narooma Forest Rally brings plenty of racing excitement to town for a three-day extravaganza of speed and roaring engines as some of the country’s best drivers come together to test their skills.
Sea Stars Drama hosts a production of The Snow Queen, bringing Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of bravery to life with a cast of talented young performers.
All this and a whole lot more across the regions in the days to come.
Multiple Days
There’s plenty of fun in fungi. Photo: What’s On Eurobodalla.
Fungi Feastival
When: 26 June to 2 July
Where: Various locations around the South Coast and Eurobodalla
Cost: Prices may vary | Book online.
The Fungi Feastival is a yearly celebration across the South Coast and Eurobodalla, bringing a full month of excitement, with more than 60 events and five exhibitions. There will be events focusing on the science of fungi, with workshops and seminars with international and Aussie experts, film showings about fungi, events about the role of fungi in agriculture and forestry, kayaking trips and courses on learning how to grow mushrooms and truffles.
There are also lessons on how to hunt for truffles as well as how to cook them, special truffle meals at participating restaurants, and artistic events, focusing on photographing, painting, collaging and even claymaking.
During the school holidays, there will also be kids’ events. More information is available on the festival’s website.
Souped up cars tear it up over a three-day forest rally. Image: eventbrite.
Narooma Forest Rally
When: 26 to 28 June
Where: Bill Smyth Memorial Oval, McMillan Rd, Narooma
Cost: Free | Book online.
The Narooma Forest Rally is an exciting competitive motorsport event performed on closed roads in the forests around Narooma and Bodalla, bringing the best drivers from around the nation to the NSW South Coast.
Experienced drivers will test themselves, battling each other and their own previous times in supercharged cars. Spectating is completely free for this race, providing a no-brainer weekend event for motorists, revheads and race enthusiasts.
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story brought to life by talented young students. Image: Sea Stars Drama.
The Snow Queen – Sea Stars Drama
When: 27 and 28 June
Where: Narooma Public School, 7 Montague St, Narooma
Cost: Tickets from $5 to $10 | Book online or buy at the door.
Sea Stars Drama puts on a production of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, reimagining the classic fairytale with passion, young talent and whimsy.
In The Snow Queen, a young girl, Gerda, must rescue her friend from the palace of the malicious monarch, but along the way she will meet all kinds of characters, strange creatures, powerful witches, talking ravens, brigands and wise women.
Take your kids to this magical tale of magic and humour, in which a young girl discovers her great strength.
Saturday
The music of Pink Floyd comes to the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre. Image: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre.
Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here – 50th Anniversary Tribute 2026
When: 27 June, 8 to 10:20 pm
Where: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, 163 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Cost: Tickets from $49 | Book online.
Relive the guitar solos, long dreamy ballads and life-changing moments of Pink Floyd’s discography as Run Like Hell brings you a tribute show like no other across NSW theatres.
Run Like Hell was formed in early 2020 and the band spent COVID crafting their sound, ensuring that they could replicate the sound and energy of Pink Floyd as much as possible.
This show will include all the best music from Pink Floyd, performed live and backed by a seven-piece band, with back-up singers, saxophone and guitar solos.
Sunday
One of history’s most enduring stories told as it was meant to be told at the Four Winds Pavilion. Photo: Four Winds.
The Iliad Out Loud at the Four Winds Pavilion
When: 28 June, various sessions across the day
Where: Four Winds Pavilion, 17 Four Winds Rd, Barragga Bay
Cost: Ticket prices vary | Book online.
The Iliad is one of the greatest stories ever told, enduring thousands of years thanks to its universal themes of betrayal, heroism and war. Many have read the Iliad but in its original telling, it was spoken, not written. This exciting event at the Four Winds Pavilion returns to the oral tradition, bringing the tale to life, with actor and playwright William Zappa speaking the Iliad aloud, accompanied by a live score. Music will be played by Persian tar/oud player Hamed Sadeghi and percussionist Sohrab Kolahdooz.
Given the length and scope of the Iliad, this retelling will last the whole day and audiences can book individual sessions to catch chapters of the story or they can sit in for the whole thing.
Thursday
Fantastic stunts and entertainment like you’ve never seen before. Image: The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.
Splash Test Dummies Circus
When: 2 July, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 6 pm
Where: Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 253 Crawford St, Queanbeyan
Cost: Tickets from $15 to $35 | Book online.
The Dummies are putting on a show these school holidays, presenting the very best of narrative-based circus comedy in a wonderfully entertaining show that has made waves across the UK, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
Get ready for amazing stunt work, acrobatics, juggling, slapstick comedy and thrilling entertainment in this wildly fun aquatic ride.
Get ready for free school holiday fun this week in Thredbo. Photo: Thredbo.
July Kids Snow Festival – Thredbo
When: 2 to 19 July, opening day 2 July
Where: Various locations around Thredbo
Cost: Costs may vary | Many events free.
These school holidays, Thredbo is hosting an exciting winter festival, with a massive line-up of free family-friendly activities sure to excite.
There will be races, snow raves, astronomy nights, feasts, fireworks, family nights, backcountry tours, face painting, disc golf and so much more. Check their website for more detail on all the excitement in the days to come.
Guitar talent Edith Pageaud presents a special recital concert in Bega. Photo: Humanitix.
Edith Pageaud – Concert in Bega
When: 2 July, 7:30 to 9 pm
Where: Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Zingel Place
Cost: Tickets vary | Book online.
Guitar prodigy Edith Pageaud began her musical journey at the age of just seven, quickly rising to prominence to win national competitions and earning her Diplome d’Etudes Musicales in classical guitar from the Paris CRR at just 14.
Now she has a firmly established reputation, characterised by technical skill and expressive performance, which has earned her first prizes at the Drome de Guitares (2022), Roland Dyens International (2023), and Florence International Guitar Competition Alvaro Company in Italy.
In this particular recital, Pageaud explores a range of centuries and styles, including the music of Philip Glass, Heinrich Biber, Schubert and Messiaen.
