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Festival of Bright Ideas - Science for the curious and creative.

Saturday 15 August 2026

Princes Wharf 1, Hobart

With 35+ hands-on activities, the Festival of Bright Ideas is a day of discovery for curious minds of all ages. Meet robots, build giant structures, explore marine life, uncover fossils, generate renewable energy and challenge yourself with Bytewise, a Questacon exhibition packed with coding challenges, puzzles and brain-bending games.

Whether your child loves building, making, creating, exploring or asking "why?", there's something to spark their curiosity. Join Tasmania's scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators for a day of hands-on fun and unexpected discoveries.

Get your tickets now - some sessions sell out fast!

Plan your day – check out the program.

Guilford Young College Presents: Mary Poppins the Musical

Get ready to step into a world of magic, music and unforgettable moments as Guilford Young College presents the much-loved musical classic, Mary Poppins!

Featuring talented GYC students (including a number of Mount Carmel alumni), this spectacular production brings the beloved story of the Banks family and their extraordinary nanny to life with dazzling performances, stunning choreography and all the charm of the original story.

Dates: 12-15 August

Venue: Don Bosco Creative Arts Centre, Mill Lane, Glenorchy

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DKHDU