There’s always something bubbling away at Curious Legends – from new performances to workshops and creative projects. Take a peek below to see what we’re up to – we keep this page regularly updated with the latest happenings.
August 11-15: Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) and Darwin Festival, Darwin, NT
We’re headed to the NT – only Tasmania to go, then we’ve been to all states! Catch us at the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) Market (11-13th) or meet our baby ibis roving as part of Darwin Festival on August 15th!
August 16: WinterHeat Festival, Newcastle
This one is gonna be hot! WinterHeat, Newcastle’s hottest (and free!) winter event returns to light up Pacific Park with a jam-packed program of electrifying live music, unique performances, dazzling fire shows, huge all-welcome drum ensemble, “Eat the Heat” chilli eating contest, DJs in the silent “Winterbeats” disco, and a super duper 100% free fun-filled Kids’ Zone! Proudly presented by City of Newcastle SBR Program, Newcastle BIA & our friends Fingers Crossed Creative.
September 20: Living Smart Festival, Speers Point
We’re excited to be part of Living Smart Festival again – one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events, with a mission to encourage people to learn about and embrace everyday sustainability practices. This is Lake Macquarie’s largest free community event, now in its 14th iteration. Come be part of it!
October 4-5: OId Bar Beach Festival, Old Bar Beach
This one’s gonna be so much fun! Old Bar Beach Festival is the region’s most renowned event celebrating sun, sounds and the iconic VW kombi van – and we’ll make sure everyone will have a “whale of a time”!
October 11: Maitland Riverlights, The Levee, Maitland
We can’t wait! Come see our celestial Fire Spirit at Maitland Riverlights!
Past Gigs in 2025:
May 10-11, 2025: DreamBIG Children’s Festival – Adelaide, SA
Curious Creatures – Free mask-making workshops as part of DreamBIG Children’s Festival
May 15-18, 2025: Red Earth Arts Festival – Karratha, WA
Workshops running over multiple days, culminating in our performance of Fever Dream on the last night of Red Earth Arts Festival in the beautiful Pilbara
June 18, 2025: SALON, Seymour Centre, Sydney
Pitching our work at SALON, Arts on Tour’s key annual industry event that builds relationships between NSW and ACT artists, producers and presenters, creating opportunities for touring and partnerships.
July 5, 2025: Bonfire Night at Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point QLD
We joined the blazing lineup of entertainment at Sandstone Point Hotel’s legendary Bonfire Night – roving with Gimbay and Pelican!
July 8, 2025: Family Fun Night at Barkuma Neighbourhood Centre, Binarri Jinama-Gu, Sawyers Gully
Celebrating NAIDOC Week with a performance of our cheeky Bush Clowns
July 12, 2025: Family Fun Night at Winter Festival, Port Stephens
We returned to Port Stephens Winter Festival Family Fun Night with a whole bunch of our illuminated puppets – River Spirit had a boogie and our ibis chicks were a crowd favourite!
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Header Image: Gideon Payten-Griffiths at Luminous Creatures, 2020
Photo by Soltookthis
Eagle puppet designed and made by Conor Fox