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NGV Kids Summer Festival Launch

Kids + Families
Performance
Free
Kids + Families
Performance
Free

Dates

Saturday 11 January 2025
10am - 7:30pm

Venue

Main Square

Access

Lift access
Wheelchair accessible

Getting There

Celebrate the launch of the NGV Kids Summer Festival.

To kick off the NGV Kids Summer Festival and celebrate the Cats & Dogs exhibition at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, come along to a live dog show in the Main Square, jump into a kids’ workshop or catch a film on the Big Screen.

During the day, be sure to head in to see the Cats & Dogs exhibition at NGV Australia, and stay to enjoy an evening screening of the comedy favourite Best in Show (2000), starring Christopher Guest, Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy, at Fed Square’s outdoor cinema.

Kids Go Free – free tickets for Kids to Cats & Dogs at the NGV

10am–5pm | The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design. For one-day only during NGV Kids Summer Festival, kids go free with any adult ticket purchase.

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Free Ice Creams

From 11am | Main Square

We will be giving out free delicious ice creams until stocks last.

Limit 1 per person.

Cats & Dogs Face Painting

12pm–3pm | Atrium

Transform into a playful pup or a curious cat with free face painting! 

Join us for an afternoon of whiskers and wags, where kids can step into the paws of their favourite furry friends. 

Famer Dave and the Muttley Crew

11am, 12pm + 1pm (30 minute shows) | Main Square

Join Australia’s dog entertainment expert, Farmer Dave, and his talented canine companions for a high-energy and educational show that’s perfect for children and families. From the antics of Matilda, the pound puppy, to the athletic feats of the super dogs, kids of all ages will learn about the amazing roles dogs play in our lives and discover how we can be responsible dog owners.

Best in Show

6pm | Big Screen

To celebrate the launch the NGV Kids Summer Festival, catch a free screening of the 2000 cult-comedy, Best in Show.

Check out the full program of free live music, outdoor cinema and community events on as part of Open Air in the Square.

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