Opening Parade – Moon Walk

Our parade theme for 2026 celebrates the 13 Full Moons which will rise in our skies this year. Join us at 11:00 on Saturday 20 June at East Point Pavilion as we start Parade with the Big Bang Boogie, dance to the main stage, and get ready for Welcome the Light as we kick off the festival.

Led by our festival facilitators, we’re building a spectacular, collective dance moment — Big Bang Boogie – a burst of energy, connection, and pure joy. Think glitter, beats, and a whole lot of smiles.

So grab your crew, bring your curiosity, and step into the rhythm of the universe.

Big Bang Boogie isn’t just a dance — it’s a cosmic coming-together. ✨ Dance moves video coming soon!

See if you can spot Sol and Spektrum and the 13 Moons on parade!

Festival Fundays

We will be visiting local schools looking at how the moon affects our environment and we’d love to see you at our community making days where you can create a moon costume to use in our opening parade and learn the community mass dance – The Big Bang Boogie.

All sessions take place at East Point Pavilion

10 April 13:00-15:00

24 April 10:30 – 11:30

1 May 10:30 – 11:30

Sat 16 May 10:30 – 12:00

22 May 10:30 – 11:30

28 May 10:00 – 15:00 with Space East – bookable here

5 June 10:30 – 12:00

Sat 13 June 13:00 – 15:00

We’ll be making moons, planets, and headdresses to wear in the parade and learning The Big Bang Boogie.

All sessions are free to attend. Find out more and book the Space East session online.

If you can’t come along to our Festival Fundays, you can also learn it from home, ready to join in on Festival Day! Big Bang Boogie Choreographer Joe has made a handy video tutorial of the dance, so have a watch and come along!

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