QPAC’s Out of the Box festival for children eight years and under is back!
QPAC will be bursting at the seams with children eight years and under when the much-loved Out of the Box festival returns to take over the entire venue from 17 to 22 June 2025. Featuring a huge line-up of performances, workshops, free events and exhibitions, the festival includes cultural activity right across the Cultural Precinct, curated to celebrate and support aesthetic learning and imaginative play, for children and their families. Every festival, this experience has been enhanced by the dedication and enthusiasm of hundreds of Volunteers.
Volunteers are an integral part of the success of Out of the Box Festival. Without our highly valued Volunteers, we would be unable to provide such an enriching and enjoyable experience to the thousands of children and school groups who attend this event. If you are interested in joining our OOTB Volunteer team for 2025, please register your interest in the form below. After you submit your application, our team will reach out to you to complete some further details to ensure we are thoughtfully rostering Volunteers to get the most out of your experience.
Please note:
- You must be available for a minimum of 1 morning or afternoon shift across the festival dates;
- This work is children focused and QPAC requires all Out of the Box Volunteers to hold a valid, approved Queensland Working With Children Check or be willing to undertake the check and be approved prior to participating in any Out of the Box shifts;
- As a Volunteer you will not be financially reimbursed for your time.
What's on at Out of the Box
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The Gruffalo QPAC’s Out of the Box The Gruffalo
17 - 22 Jun 2025Lyric TheatreAfter sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to QPAC for songs, laughs and scary fun.
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Let’s Dance! QPAC’s Out of the Box Let’s Dance!
17 - 22 Jun 2025Melbourne Street GreenJoin in the fun for an upbeat celebration of music and movement that brings all ages together in one giant dance party.
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Little Chefs Cooking Workshops QPAC’s Out of the Box Little Chefs Cooking Workshops
17 - 21 Jun 2025Lyrebird RestaurantCalling all Little Chefs! Get ready for a delicious adventure where your child can learn the joy of cooking while creating fun, healthy recipes.
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Tree of Hope QPAC’s Out of the Box Tree of Hope
17 - 22 Jun 2025Concert Hall FoyerWhat are you hopeful for? Craft your own Tree of Hope as part of the large scale site installation this Out of the Box 2025 festival season.
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Terika, an artist from Jarjum Life Museum QPAC’s Out of the Box Jarjum Life Museum
17 - 22 Jun 2025QPAC TunnelWelcome to Jarjum Life Museum – a museum made by children – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jarjum.
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For Mothers QPAC’s Out of the Box For Mothers
17 - 21 Jun 2025Lyric LoungeFor Mothers is a creative and cultural project that supports mothers and their babies during the first 1000 days, led by global Indigenous artists Lia Pa’apa’a and Johannah Maza.
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Mindful Me Health & Wellbeing Workshop QPAC’s Out of the Box Mindful Me Health & Wellbeing Workshops
17 - 22 Jun 2025Concert Hall Balcony FoyerThrough guided meditation exercises, children will learn how to quiet their minds, improve focus and enhance emotional awareness.
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State Library Scavenger Hunt QPAC’s Out of the Box State Library Scavenger Hunt
17 - 22 Jun 2025State Library of QueenslandAre you a keen explorer? Are you a master of puzzles? Then get excited and jump into our scavenger hunt at the State Library of Queensland.
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Art Box for Kids: Mandy Quadrio QPAC’s Out of the Box Art Box for Kids: Mandy Quadrio
17 - 22 Jun 2025Gallery 1.4, GOMAPeople have been using Tasmanian bull kelp as a material for thousands of years. Create your own unique paper carrier to hold your special treasures at GOMA.
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Bluey Puppetry Workshop QPAC’s Out of the Box Bluey Puppetry Workshop
17 - 22 Jun 2025Playhouse Balcony FoyerJoin us for a fun-filled, hands-on puppetry workshop inspired by everyone’s favourite blue heeler.
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Wonderbox QPAC’s Out of the Box Wonderbox
18 - 21 Jun 2025Playhouse Studio 1With immersive projections, delightful surprises, and kooky-carnival characters, every child’s curiosity is celebrated.
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Gurril Storm Bird QPAC’s Out of the Box Gurril Storm Bird
18 - 21 Jun 2025Cremorne TheatreAdapted from the prize-winning children’s picture book, Gurril by Gimuy Walubara Yidinji man Trevor (Bumi) Fourmile, is an exciting opportunity for children to experience the First Nations story told by jarjum.