The Big Red Bash is a family-friendly festival, and we invite rockers of all ages to come and enjoy this truly unique outback event.
Whether you’re bringing the kids, the grandkids – or you’re just a youngster at heart – the Bash is packed with Family Fun, relaxed daytime activities and unforgettable experiences to keep everyone smiling from morning to night.
Why the Big Red Bash is Family Friendly
The Big Red Bash is designed to be welcoming and enjoyable for families of all shapes and sizes. With a laid-back daytime program, wide open spaces and a strong sense of community, it’s a festival where kids can be kids, and adults can actually relax.
There’s always something happening during the day, friendly staff and volunteers on hand, on-site medical services, and a supportive Bash community that looks out for one another. It’s not about rushing from place to place, it’s about sharing the experience together.
Family Fun Activities at the Big Red Bash
There’s no shortage of things for young Bashers to enjoy, with a mix of creativity, adventure and good old-fashioned fun.
Kids (and kids at heart!) can look forward to:
BIG SCREEN MOVIE
Settle in for a family-friendly movie under the outback sky…the perfect way to wind down after a big day at the Bash.
Bring your chair, a blanket (it can get chilly!), some popcorn and any drinks you like, and get comfy with the whole family.
Location: Concert Area
Date & time: To be announced
CAMEL RIDES
Fun for the whole family! Join the team from Oakfield Ranch Camels at the Bash and spend some time with the coolest camels this side of the Simpson.
Meet the camels, enjoy a gentle ride and tick off a true outback experience – a highlight for many young Bashers (and their grown-ups too).
Location: To be announced
Date & time: To be announced
BIG BLUE DAY
One of the Bash’s most special moments and a favourite for families. Dress head to toe in blue and join Bashers of all ages as we come together to create a human image of a country in support of Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), helping fund research towards finding a cure for diabetes.
Kids are more than welcome to join in and be part of this meaningful experience.
Location: Concert Area
Date & time: To be announced closer to the event
THE CRACKUP SISTERS
Bringing laughs, energy and loads of entertainment, the Crackup Sisters will be running workshops and shows throughout the Bash – always a hit with families and kids of all ages.
Location: To be announced
Dates & times: To be announced
BEACH VOLLEYBALL ON THE DUNE
A fun, sandy challenge with a Big Red twist. A great way for kids to burn off energy, make new mates and enjoy some friendly competition on the dunes.
Location: On top of Big Red dune
Date & time: All day, every day!
BASHVILLE DRAGS RACE
A short, fun run for a great cause. The Bashville Drags Race is all about having a laugh, joining in and giving back, with all funds raised going to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Kids are more than welcome to take part, as long as they’re accompanied by an adult, making it a great family activity with heart.
Location: To be announced
Date & time: To be announced
DUNNY DOOR PAINTING
A much-loved creative activity where kids can grab a brush, get colourful and leave their mark on the Bash.
Guided by a professional art teacher, this session is all about creativity, imagination and plenty of laughs, with some truly unique outback artwork to show for it.
Location: To be announced
Date & time: To be announced
And that’s just the beginning…
Even more Family Fun activities will be announced soon, with brand new surprises planned for the Big Red Bash 2026!
HEAR IT FROM OTHER FAMILIES
There’s nothing better than hearing from people who’ve been there.
Families from all over Australia travel to the Big Red Bash every year, and many love sharing what the experience is really like…from road trips and camping with kids to soaking up the Family Fun and outback atmosphere together.
Take a look at these YouTube videos from Bash families talking about their experience travelling to the Big Red Bash with kids.