Get ready to immerse yourself in an explosion of colour, creativity, and emotion this May, as South Side Festival returns to Frankston for ten days of incredible performances, space activations, and exhibitions.
Frankston boasts a distinctive combination of modern urban amenities and vibrant arts precinct, and is set to host the dazzling South Side Festival this May. Featuring a stellar line up of art exhibitions, First Nations Dance, torch lit street art tours, light and sound installations and live music, South Side Festivals will take over the city from May 5 to 14.
South Side Festival
- South Side Festival will return to Frankston
- It spans over 10 days of festivities, from May 5 to 14
- 60+ artists, 30+ events and experiences
- A combo of free and ticketed, family friendly and diverse programming
- Highlights include Mandylights: Plexus, a Shaun Tan exhibition and Ten Minute Dance Parties
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From the immersive, underground and all-encompassing digital monolith of Mandylights: PLEXUS, to the thought-provoking and inspiring exhibition Shaun Tan: The Rules of Summer, there’s plenty to see and experience at South Side Festival. Returning home to Frankston fresh from four-star reviews at both Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe’s Scratch Arts will take us on a futuristic journey in Liminal Treats and actor/comedian, Damien Warren-Smith, and director Cal McCrystal (The Mighty Boosh, Paddington 1 & 2) prove one man truly can rule the stage in Garry Starr Performs Everything.
Fresh off the stage of Sydney WorldPride 2023, Mama Alto, the gender transcendent diva, jazz singer, and cabaret artiste, is set to unveil her latest production titled That Song Changed My Life and Karul Projects and choreographer Thomas E. S. Kelly will present their powerful First Nations dance performance, SILENCE.
In addition, Big Bao, an arts collective with a mission to showcase Asian-Australian artists and artists of colour, is presenting MELD – a captivating performance that seamlessly blends live music, dance, movement, and lighting to create an immersive experience.
But South Side Festival isn’t just about the events themselves – it’s also a chance to experience the unique blend of contemporary urban experiences, stunning coastal scenery, and hidden bushland gems that make Frankston such a special place. “We are driven to stimulate imaginations, transform perceptions, excite and entice and South Side Festival’s dynamic programming delivers on all counts,” says Mayor Conroy.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this arts festival promises something for everyone, with a fantastic line-up of events that will leave you mesmerised.
It all goes down from May 5 to 14. Find out more by heading here.
This article was made in partnership with Frankston City Council
