Brought to you by Windmill Production Company
If your house has ever echoed with cries of “For real life!” or you’ve found yourself weirdly invested in a cartoon dog’s backyard games, we have excellent news. Bluey’s Big Play, the award-winning stage show, is coming to Adelaide Festival Centre in January 2027, and it’s set to be the highlight of the summer holidays for Bluey-obsessed kids across the city.
Produced by Windmill Production Company in partnership with BBC Studios, this live theatrical experience brings the Heeler family off the screen and onto the stage in a brand-new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm. Yes, that’s right. An original Bluey episode, but live, with all the laughs, life lessons and loveable chaos that has made the show a global phenomenon.
What to expect from the show
Bluey’s Big Play follows Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli in a never-before-seen adventure that captures everything families adore about the series. Expect imaginative games, heartfelt moments between parents and kids, and plenty of jokes that will have the grown-ups laughing just as hard as the little ones.
The production features beautifully designed puppets and costumes that bring the Heeler family to life in vivid detail. It’s the kind of theatrical magic that makes live performance so special for young audiences, seeing their favourite characters breathing, dancing and playing right in front of them.
With a runtime designed for younger attention spans and an atmosphere that welcomes families with open arms, this is the perfect introduction to live theatre for preschoolers and early primary schoolers. And for the Bluey superfans? It’s an absolute must.
Show details and tickets
Bluey’s Big Play will be performed at the Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre from 6 to 18 January 2027. Multiple sessions will run across the season, giving families plenty of options to find a time that works.
Tickets are on sale now through Adelaide Festival Centre. Given how quickly Bluey events tend to sell out, it’s worth booking sooner rather than later, especially if you’re hoping to secure weekend or school holiday sessions.
Head to the Adelaide Festival Centre website or visit Windmill Production Company for more details and to secure your family’s seats.
Why Bluey resonates with Adelaide families
There’s a reason Bluey has become appointment viewing in households across Australia. Beyond the gorgeous animation and genuinely funny scripts, the show nails the messy, joyful reality of family life. Parents see themselves in Bandit and Chilli’s exhausted patience and creative play. Kids see their own games, friendships and big feelings reflected back at them.
For Adelaide families, catching Bluey’s Big Play live is a chance to share that connection in a new way. There’s something special about sitting together in the dark of a theatre, hearing your child gasp when Bluey appears, and laughing out loud at the same moment. These are the memories that stick.
So whether you’ve got a devoted Bluey fan who knows every episode by heart, or a curious preschooler ready for their first taste of live theatre, this show promises a genuinely delightful outing for the whole family.
Tickets are available now. See you at the Festival Theatre in January.
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