Can kids go to Splendour in the Grass? Sure can …

Expert Advice – 08 Jun 23 By Rebel Wylie

Within the beautiful Byron Bay hills that Splendour in the Grass calls home, lies Little Splendour – a secure, dedicated, magical kids’ space for dance, play and exploration.

The annual Splendour in the Grass Festival, held in Northern NSW’s Byron Bay from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 July 2023 is nearly here! This year festival goers will enjoy live performances from Lizzo, Lewis Capaldi, Flume, Ruel, Mumford & Sons and many, many more fantastic artists.

And if you thought it was just for the big kids … think again.

Little Splendour is fun for all ages. (Image: Kidzklub)

In addition to the spectacle that is Splendour In the Grass itself, families can enter a magical zone, presented by Kidzklub Australia, where tiny folk are a big deal.

There they will find a curated weekend experience with everything from clay play to DJ school and bunny rabbits playing rock music (yep!).

For the crafty types, there are loads of workshops. We’re talking tie dye and puppet-making, an Indigenous art interactive sculpture workshop, clay play and so much more!

For sporty kids, a giant climbing wall, slackline and jumping castle are waiting to be tackled. You won’t want them to miss the freestyle football demo and workshop, either. The Circus Arts aerial show also returns, taking Little Splendour to all new heights with a breathtaking aerial rig, cabaret-style acts on silk and trapeze, plus a chair balancing act (oh-oh!) and a hula hoop performance.

Bands like Bunny Racket take to the little stage to entertain the kids *(Image: Kidsklub)*

For the young at heart, clowns, magicians, roaming theatre performers, Mermaids (yes, real mermaids!), puppet masters and balloon artists will have you buckled over in laughter – and give the kids a break from your dad jokes.

A festival within a festival, rock out to live gigs and stomp-worth sounds, with everything from indie kindy to munchkin metal on the programme. Head to the Little Big Top to bop out to performances from Bunny Racket, whose fluffy gang of punk rockers strike a (loud) chord with young and old. Don’t miss sets from The Gumboots or Sound Synergy, a Little Splendour fan fave!

Littlies can channel their inner Flume over the festival weekend, because DJ Skool is back! Have fun learning how to mix like the pros and create your own dance party with Together Agency and Cory Fletcher. DJ Skool is a unique way for kids to discover what DJing is all about. Supported by Pioneer DJ, the workshop is perfect for kids aged 5 -16. Now, drop the bass!

Fans can see incredible performances on the big and little stages. *(Image: Getty)*

Oh … and there are babysitters … yep!

Need a break from the kids so you can go get down at one of the main stages? There’s a babysitter for that! No, you’re not dreaming!

Running from 12pm – 12am Friday, Saturday and Sunday in a fully secured area within Little Splendour is a professional Babysitting Club, run with love by Corporate Kidz Australia. Drop those little (or big) terrors off for up to two hours and enjoy a vino and a boogie. Bookings are required for ALL children under 5, head to splendourinthegrass.com for more info.

Tickets to Splendour in the Grass are on sale now from Moshtix.