YOUTH FESTIVAL: Thrive Festival - Empire Theatre

Title: THRIVE Festival 2026

Presented By: The Empire alongside C&K Childcare and Kindergarten

Genre: Family Festival / Theatre / Circus / Arts & Activities

Synopsis: THRIVE Festival launches into space for 2026 with four days of performances, workshops and activities celebrating creativity, imagination and play. The program includes circus, theatre, storytelling, magic, science, craft and immersive space experiences for children and families.

Performance Dates: 24–27 September 2026

Performance Times: Events run throughout each day, with selected evening performances.

Performance Location and Address: The Empire, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350

Ticket Costs: Free and ticketed events; prices vary by activity.

Ticket Link: THRIVE Festival Program & Tickets

Recommended Age: Ages 0–12 and families

Cast: Various artists, including ARC Circus, Yugambeh Aboriginal Dancers, Shake & Stir Theatre Co and Toowoomba Concert Orchestra

Production Website: THRIVE Festival – The Empire

Other information: Highlights include Into Space, Living Sculptures: How the Birds Got Their Colours, My Two Blankets, ALONE, Cosmodome Planetarium, circus and magic workshops, stargazing and free daily activities.