Casey’s very own festival Summer Stage will land Bunjil Place on Saturday 20 January and fan out across January and February to bring an unforgettable summer to the locals.
For six glorious weeks from Saturday 20 January until Wednesday 28 February, the outdoor plaza will transform into a buzzing mini-festival, and stage lively performances and events throughout the summer.
Shipping containers will be creatively repurposed into a café and bar. Comfy and inviting outdoor furniture will be available for locals to relax and soak up the sun. Cubbies for little explorers, giant games for some friendly competition, and water fountains are also at the site to help locals beat the heat.
City of Casey acting manager of creative communities Vicky Goodwin said the stage was set for a summer filled with events and entertainment to cater to all ages and interests with kids and family shows, comedy, and live music nights out for the adults, and health and wellness offerings.
“Children lead the charge in the first few weeks, with a curated selection of family-friendly programming including circus workshops and performances, hip-hop classes and kids disco parties, and some awesome shows set to take to the Summer Stage including the captivating Emma Memma’s Twirly Tour performance and Team Dream’s electrifying live show Party Yeah!” she said.
“But the fun doesn’t end there; adults can let loose and indulge in live music events, comedy, trivia, film screenings, parties, and much more.
“We are proud and excited to offer the south-east community such a jam-packed program of free and affordable festivities and opportunities for our community to connect. Join us at Bunjil Place for a summer to remember, right in your neighbourhood.”
Summer Stage program
Opening night – Saturday 20 January
Summer Stage kicks off with an opening night under the stars on Saturday 20 January from 5pm to 9pm, giving you a taste of what is to come. Experience a Kids Disco Party session, a magician and free face painting, plus live tunes by The Scrims and a DJ set from Sandra Majoka on the stage. Indulge in refreshments from the new summer menu. Tickets $10 each.
Kids and families
A curated selection of family-friendly programming that will bring smiles to faces of all ages, from circus and after-school creative workshops, hip-hop classes and kids disco parties, to awesome shows set to take to the Summer Stage, including the captivating Emma Memma’s Twirly Tour performance and Team Dream’s electrifying live show Party Yeah!
The full line-up:
Free Sunday sessions – Sunday 21 January – Sunday 25 February
Emma Memma’s Twirly Tour – Monday 22 January
Gravity Dolls circus workshops and LEVEL UP! performance – Tuesday 23 January
Team Dream: Band for Kids – Wednesday 24 January
Off the Street hip hop classes – Thursday 25 January
Free kids disco parties – Thursday 25 January
Free after school workshops – various dates across February
Adults
A variety of adult-oriented events, from live music to film screenings, comedy nights and parties that will make your summer nights sizzle.
The full line-up:
Night MODE: Ripple Edition – Thursday 25 January
Melbourne International Film Festival Summer Screenings 2024: Thicker Than Water – Cultural Connections – Thursday 1 February
Melbourne International Film Festival Summer Screenings 2024: Australia’s Open – Friday 2 February
Melbourne International Film Festival Summer Screenings 2024: Shayda – Saturday 3 February
Melbourne International Film Festival Summer Screenings 2024: Ego – The Michael Gudinski Story – Sunday 4 February
Funny Mummies Cabaret Spectacular – Thursday 8 February
Glitter Grove: The South East’s Summer Queer Party! – Friday 9 February
Summer K-Pop Party – Thursday 15 February
Comedy Bites: Summer Stage Edition – Friday 16 February
Quiz Meisters Trivia Night – Thursday 22 February
Summer Sounds 2024 – Saturday 24 February
Barn Yoga – Wednesday 31 January
Free Summer Stage yoga – Friday 2 February – Friday 23 February
Free Summer Stage pilates – Wednesday 7 February – Wednesday 28 February
For more information and to book your tickets, visit bunjilplace.com.au/summerstage
