What's On
You’re in for a real treat when acclaimed entertainers, live music, fun activities and active adventures come together in a spectacular fusion of fun. There’s something new, and exciting around every corner of Real Festival.
Performances
Uptown Brown
This one-man band will be singing, playing & swinging his way across Real Festival with his ‘Goodtimes Gyratorscope’ & mix of jazz & blues.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Performances
All That We Are
A breathtaking aerial spectacular performed over land and water - it’s beautiful, meaningful and memorable
Fri: 8pm; Sat: 7pm, 8.45pm
Art
Red Air
An inflatable art exhibition and collaboration celebrating Indigenous culture. Bold prints and colours illuminate after dark.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Art
String Symphony
Leor is a giant illuminated puppet that only comes to life with help from festival attendees. Pull his strings and watch him move.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Art
Breath Trees
Ten illuminated pillars can be viewed from three directions offering new ways of understanding & cultural reflection by Aboriginal artists from SA.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Performances
Splash Test Dummies
This world-class circus troupe will wow with their brilliant array of stunt work, acrobatics and side splitting comedy.
Fri: 6.30pm; Sat: 6pm & 7.45pm
Performances
Alysha Brilla
See this Juno-award nominated Canadian singer-songwriter and music producer perform as part of her Australian tour.
Fri: 7.20pm, 8.30pm; Sat: 6pm, 7.35pm
Art
Creature
A real-time interactive digital display of Australian Flora and Faunas by Stalker Theatre.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, after dark
Performances
Costa Georgiadis
Costa is back with his all-consuming passion for plants. Find out everything you need to know to make your garden grow.
Sat: 2.40pm, 5pm, 6.15pm
Art
Bilby
The giant, glowing but ever-so-sweet Bilby commands everyone’s attention and shines a light on the threat to Australian wildlife.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Performances
The Tipsy Scholars
This indie-folk band are known for their energetic live performances & varying amounts of facial hair.
Fri: 9.15pm; Sat: 9.15pm
Art
Drones Diapasons & Their Absences
An interactive & immersive sound installation exploring the fragility of the environment.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Art
Shannon Boyd Mural
Shannon’s bringing his live street art talents to create a special live mural just for us.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
Silent DisGlow
Unleash your dance moves & dance the light away. The Silent DisGlow is where colour, music & fun come together.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, after dark
Unreal Kids
Plants Musical Instruments
Create a musical composition using plant instruments. Make music with the marigold & compose with the chrysanthemum!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
Shadow Puppet Making
See your own shadow puppets come to life on two giant, outdoor shadow screens.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
Origami Garden
It’s time to put those busy hands to good use. Grab your paper and let the folding fun begin!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Workshops
Why not book into one of our fun workshops? Check out the program here.
SATURDAY
Performances
Frankie & Charles
Two talented singing instrumentalists who make an exciting blend of Electronic Acoustic Pop.
Sat: 3.20pm
Unreal Kids
Dirt Girl World Village
Join TV’s Dirt Girl and get grubby, learn how to grow herbs & decorate an eco-friendly pot.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY until 8.30pm
Unreal Kids
UV Face painting & tattoos
Face painting's always fun for the kids, but UV Face Painting takes it to the next level. And go from drab to fab in minutes with UV temporary tattoos.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
Glow Wall
Grab a pen and let your imagination run wild with words, pictures or symbols that light up after dark and create a lasting impression.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, after dark
Unreal Kids
Make Your Own Comic Book
Australian comic book artist & cartoonist Craig Bunker transforms your ideas in this interactive workshop.
Sat: 3pm-8pm
Unreal Kids
Live sketching and drawing
See your ideas come to life in a giant comic strip with comic book artist & cartoonist Craig Bunker.
Fri: 6pm-8pm
Unreal Kids
UV Mural Painting
If you love painting, grab a paintbrush to bring the UV Mural to life.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Markets
Pick up a gift for someone you love or buy yourself something new and unique – you deserve it.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
LED Robots
Visually stunning and out of this world fun, these dancing robots will be rocking their way across Real Festival.
Sat: 7.30pm, 8.35pm
Performances
Jazz Hourigan
This DJ, singer & musician is a triple threat. His high-energy performances & his passion for music & performance will get everyone dancing.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Performances
Pop Art
Roving performers who'll mesmerise you as they parade around in fluorescent colourful costumes paying homage to 1960s pop artists.
Fri: 7pm, 8.30pm
What's on
Saints Dragon Boat Regatta
Proudly sponsored by St Marys Rugby League Club & Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys
Saturday: 2pm onwards
Food & bar
Find out about our delicious food and beverage options here.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
Beeswax & Bottlecaps
This dynamic duo delight kids (& adults!) with a series of energetic, fun & colourful pop-up performances.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Art
Light Reeding
This unique and creative art installation transforms the riverbank into a colourful blanket of light reeds which come to life after dark.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
Climbing Wall
A seven-metre high climbing wall takes adventure to new heights. Experience the thrill of sky-high adventures with Scouts NSW.
SATURDAY
What's on
Kayak & Stand up Paddleboards
Experience the beautiful Nepean River from a different perspective with free kayaking & stand up paddling.
Sat: 2pm - 6pm
Performances
Empty Fishtank
Treat your ears to the amazing tunes of these Blue Mountains locals. Their fun songs will have you dancing the night away.
Fri: 6pm
Performances
The Future Tourists
This colourful duo have travelled back from the future & are horrified to discover a world covered in waste.
Sat: 3.30pm, 5.50pm
Unreal Kids
Screen Printing
Create your very own sustainable EnviroBag & get a lasting reminder of your time at Real Festival.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Performances
Sweet Jelly Rolls
This duo are bringing their infectiously enjoyable country and blues tunes to Real Festival. Their high energy show includes banjos, guitars, harmonicas and more.
sat: 4.40pm
Unreal Kids
Neon Putt Putt
If you like golf during the day, you’ll love golf after dark! Try to sink a hole-in-one and have a whole lot of fun.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
Narrow Escape Rooms
Pirate Pete has locked up his treasure, discover clues, solve puzzles, to make it yours!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Unreal Kids
Amazing Animal Show
The zoo comes to you in this chance to meet, learn about & interact with native animals.
Sat: 4pm, 7.30pm
