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Glebe Park Stage

A place to gather, pause and stay a while 

Glebe Park is the daytime heart of Wonderful World - a space to settle in, stretch out, and let the festival unfold around you.

From 12pm to 6pm daily, the Glebe Park Stage hosts a rotating mix of music, cabaret, comedy and interactive performances. On Sunday 12 April, the program shifts to a sensory-friendly format, running from 10am to 2pm.

Bring a picnic rug, settle into the grass, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly space with something for everyone.

With new acts each day, it’s a place you’ll want to come back to.

Plan your visit

Tuesday 7 April to Sunday 12 April 2026 
Daily, 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12 April (Sensory-friendly): 10am - 2pm
📍 Glebe Park

Glebe Park is open, accessible, and designed for easy movement throughout the day - whether you’re staying for hours or passing through as you explore the wider festival.

Six days, six ways to experience the stage

Each day brings a new rhythm, a new energy, and a different reason to return.


Tuesday 7 April

Ready to Rock

Kick things off with energy, sound and playful performances to start the week strong.

Glebe Park Stage

Project Dust

Project Dust shares First Nations stories through contemporary and hip hop dance.

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Wednesday 8 April

Back to the Future

A nostalgic mix of past and future, blending familiar favourites with unexpected twists.

Glebe Park Stage

Peter Combe and the Bellyflop in a Pizza Band

Bring your orange juice, bubble-gum and newspaper hats. Peter Combe brings all the songs you know and love to the festival stage in a joyful, high-energy singalong for the whole family. 

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Thursday 9 April

The Big Beat

Rhythm takes over with music-led performances and moments that get everyone moving.

Glebe Park Stage

Nicky Bomba and local guests

Nicky Bomba brings the party to Wonderful World. Good vibes, drumming grooves, children welcome, dancing compulsory!

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Friday 10 April

Boogie Wonderland

A joyful, high-energy afternoon featuring the Big Bubble Blowout and plenty of reasons to dance.

Glebe Park Stage

Stories of Wonder

A big stage. A tale from the heart. Stories that stay with you.

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7 Apr & 10 Apr
Project Dust

Saturday 11 April

Carnival Party

Big, bold and full of spectacle - a celebration of colour, performance and play.

Glebe Park Stage

Linsey Pollak

Did you know you can make bagpipes out of a rubber kitchen glove? Have you ever seen anyone play an instrument made from a feather duster, a watering can, a camping stool or a carrot?


Sunday 12 April

Soft and Beautiful

A slower, sensory-friendly program designed to feel calm, welcoming and inclusive for all.

Garema Stage

Angie Who

Angie Who creates music that brings families together, capturing the whimsy and magic of this beautiful time of parenting. Her music sounds like she's holding the most precious thing in the world.

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11 & 12 Apr
Linsey Pollak
7 Apr, 8 Apr + more
Stories of Wonder

Explore more of the festival

From Glebe Park, the rest of Wonderful World is just a short walk away - with experiences unfolding across the City Centre.

The Long Lost Wonders

The festival’s house band is here to bring the vibes, playing long-lost bangers and one-hit wonders inspired by legends like Elvis Presley and Louis Armstrong. Fronted by Canberra’s own Mikelangelo, Canberra Artist of 2025 and all-round crowd favourite, this band of dads and special guests will pop up across the festival, from roaming City Walk to lighting up Glebe Park. Expect feel-good hits like Walking on Sunshine and, of course, What a Wonderful World, guaranteed to get everyone smiling.

Learn more

Download the full program to plan your visit and discover what’s happening across all six days.


Eat, drink, stay a little longer

Make a day of it.
Explore nearby family-friendly places to eat, drink and recharge - all within easy walking distance of Glebe Park.

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