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The 2020 Brisbane Festival family program is guaranteed to delight and surprise audiences of all ages from September 4 to 26, with a swag of wonderful, wistful and whimsical shows, while enticing festival-goers to get out and about and re-discover their own backyard.

Here are 7 must-see family-friendly events this festival season: 

Brisbane Festival 2020

Common People Dance Eisteddfod 2Sep 19, South Bank Piazza

The Common People Dance Project has been working with people of all ages and abilities to shape a series of over-the-top dance routines set to killer ‘80s and ‘90s tracks. Witness teams of suburban gladiators dance-off at this no-holds-barred dance extravaganza that's set to add some sequinned sparkle to Brisbane Festival 2020...more

Brisbane Festival 2020

Exercise Surprises, Sep 5-26, Across Brisbane

Suburban bikeways and walking paths are about to be ambushed by some of Brisbane’s best and brightest artists in a series of surprise encounters throughout September. Be on the lookout for prehistoric puppets, playful lollipop ladies, flash-mob cheer squads and acrobats flipping down footpaths, among other delights...more

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Wishful Bedtime Stories, Sep 8-23, Online 

Take the kids on an adventure to the beach, a birthday party, Grandma’s house, or a faraway land with Wishful Bedtime Stories; released on the 
Brisbane Festival website every Tuesday and Wednesday, for your listening leisure at any time until Brisbane Festival ends...more

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A Curious Arcade, Sep 16-26, Brisbane Powerhouse

Prepare to be intrigued by peculiar storytelling machines in this century-old arcade exhibit at Brisbane Powerhouse. These elaborate, gold coin-operated machines, created by Australian inventor Celeste Mackellan (an obscure figure who disappeared in 1929), have been lovingly restored and tell timeless tales that will surprise and delight...more

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Avoidable Perils, Sep 4-19,  West Village, West End

The Common at West Village, West End is the setting for this dubious new social experiment for anyone who can be bothered to help. A game for the masses, this work explores activism in the attention economy, and the challenge of large-scale teamwork. From hungry sharks to deadly laser beams, danger is imminent and the only person who can stop it is you!...more

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The Creatures’ Place, Sep 21, Brisbane City Hall

Travel back to the Pleistocene era and come face to face with ancient Australian giants under the glowing dome of City Hall. Brought to life in puppet form by the creative geniuses of Dead Puppet Society, these creatures ask us to reflect on the effect humans have on animals sharing our island.  Registrations for this free event open Sep 12...more

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Finchy Fun Workshops, Sep 19-26, Flowstate, South Bank

Kids can collect a postcard and join in free, craft activities under one of the Festival's giant Gouldian Finches at Flowstate in South Bank Parklands, presented by Messengers of Brisbane...more 

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