Kidchella
Sunday 13 September 2026 | 10:00 AM
Surfers Paradise
Get ready to groove to live DJ sets and silent discos, shoot some street-style hoops, ride the Ferris wheel, add some sparkle at the glam bar and more!
Good vibes. Little humans. One big weekend.
The Gold Coast's happiest festival is back, and it's bringing the beats, the glitter and all the good vibes.
Kidchella returns 12 to 13 September with two jam-packed days of free family fun.
For one epic weekend, Surfers Paradise transforms into the ultimate beachside festival for kids.
Dance to live DJ beats, spin high on the Ferris wheel, bust a move at the silent disco, shoot hoops, get creative in the Art Studio, hit the skate zone, sparkle up at the Glam Bar and tackle the beach rugby – there’s something for every little festival-goer!
Saturday night brings even more fun as the sun goes down, with Ferris wheel rides, a special beach cinema screening of SING and a sparkling fireworks finale.
Gather your crew, throw on your brightest festival outfit and get ready to dance, play and make memories together.
Check out the line-up below before you arrive and don’t forget to leave a little room for spontaneous Kidchella fun!
Saturday 12 September
- 10am – 9pm: Ferris Wheel
- 10am – 4pm: Art Studio
- 10am – 4pm: Basketball shootaround
- 10am – 4pm: Beach Rugby
- 10am – 4pm: Glam Bar
- 10am – 4pm: Skate workshops
- 11am – 12pm: Silent Disco
- 12pm – 2pm: DJ Pia Pressure dance party
- 2pm – 3pm: Silent Disco
- 4pm – 9pm: Beachfront Markets
- 6pm – 8pm: Beach Cinema: SING
- 8pm: Fireworks
Sunday 13 September
- 10am – 4pm: Ferris wheel
- 10am – 4pm: Art Studio
- 10am – 4pm: Basketball shootaround
- 10am – 4pm: Beach Rugby
- 10am – 4pm: Glam Bar
- 10am – 4pm: Skate workshops
- 11am – 12pm: Silent Disco
- 12pm – 2pm: DJ Pia Pressure dance party
- 2pm – 3pm: Silent Disco
Make sure you're following our Kidchella 2026 Facebook event page for the latest information.
Kidchella is produced by City of Gold Coast.
See you there!
Getting there
Skip the parking hassle – use public transport, walking or cycling. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.
If you drive, parking may be limited. Use the EasyPark app to start, stop or extend metered parking from your phone. And remember, parking regulations still apply during events. For more information visit the City of Gold Coast's Parking page.
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