Plenty of fun for the family at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival

Friday 9 June - Monday 12 June

It’s less than 4 weeks to go until the Woodend Winter Arts Festival returns to the charming village of Woodend in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges.

In addition to a bumper program of world-class music and thought-provoking discussion, the Festival features plenty of family friendly events. From a lively performance of Peter & the Wolf by the Scotch College Orchestra, to free festival fireworks and a NEW street party, there is plenty to choose from for all ages.

Keep reading below to learn more about the family friendly events. You can also check out the full four-day program online. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast.

Peter and the Wolf

Scotch College Orchestra with Max Gilles

Kids and families will love the performance of Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf, performed by the Scotch College Orchestra and narrated by renowned actor Max Gillies. Originally written to introduce young children to instruments and sounds of classical music, this performance is a fantastic opportunity to inspire children’s love and appreciation of music.

When: Monday 12 June at 2:30pm
Where: Heyward Hall at Braemar College
Tickets: $20 Adults with special prices of $40 for families and $10 for kids!

Opening Night Fireworks with Synchronised Music

The Woodend Winter Arts Festival will kick off with a vibrant display of fireworks. A regular fixture on the WWAF Program, this year’s promises to be bigger and better than ever before with FREE musical performances for all to enjoy. Japanese drumming group Taikokoro will wow the crowd with their drumming skills before the Royal Melbourne Hospital Scrub Choir takes to the stage. The event will then culminate with the fireworks, which for the first time this year will be synchronised to popular classical music.

When: Friday 9 June from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Buffalo Stadium, Forest Street, Woodend

High St Festa

The High Street Festa is an exciting new addition to the Woodend Winter Arts Festival program. Over one evening, Woodend’s charming main street will come to life as historic buildings are illuminated with colourful projected artworks by local artist Mary Larnach-Jones. The shops and cafés that line High Street will stay open for late night trading. The evening will culminate with a flashmob Big Sing, as over 200 singers from six different choirs join forces to perform.

This is a free, family friendly event that is sure to be a great night out for the young and young at heart. Grab your winter woollies and be prepared for a fun and inclusive night of music, visual art and food in the heart of Woodend.

When: Saturday 10 June from 3:30pm to 9:00pm
Where: High Street, Woodend

FESTIVAL PASS

Don’t miss your opportunity to secure a WWAF Festival Pass! Priced at $160, a pass allows you to choose from four of WWAF’s music events. Get in quick, a Festival Pass must be purchased before 21 May.