Arts holiday programs in Sydney: Kidea lists 33 from 12 providers. They suit ages 5 to 19, and 19 take teens aged 13 and up. Every listing shows dates, ages, suburb and a direct link to book with the provider.
Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Arts programs cover painting and pottery, drama and dance, music, film and design. Many are half-day workshops that end with something to take home or a small performance for parents.
Sydney's galleries, museums, performing arts venues and local studios all run holiday sessions. Half-day workshops pair well with a second program in the afternoon if you need the whole day covered.
Programs in Sydney cover ages 5 to 19. 16 take kids under 6 and 19 take teens aged 13 and up. Set your kid's age in the filters to see only programs that fit.
In 15 suburbs across Sydney, including Drummoyne, Crows Nest and Chatswood. Use Near to see what's closest to you.
You book directly with the provider. Each listing links to the provider's own booking page, and Kidea doesn't charge a fee.
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Sep 12 – Oct 31 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
A 2-hour pottery wheel class for kids tall enough to reach the wheel (140cm+), making and keeping 2 finished, glazed ceramic pieces with guidance from an experienced instructor. Parents welcome to ...
Suburb: Willoughby · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 10 – 23 · Ages: 6–12 yrs · Price: $80
Holiday art and craft classes for primary school children in Willoughby, covering drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture with experienced tutors. Three-hour morning or afternoon clas...
Suburb: Mosman · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 19 – 19 · Ages: 7–16 yrs · Price: $150
Kids aged 7 and up make a hand-painted chocolate Christmas smash bauble filled with sprinkles and lollies, plus giant red and green freckles, with a chocolatier at the Mosman studio. Each child tak...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 19 – 19 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
Two-hour pottery wheel class for kids 140cm and over in a Drummoyne studio. An instructor demonstrates, then kids throw bowls, cups or pots with one-on-one help in groups of eight. Two pieces are t...
Suburb: Mosman · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 20 – 20 · Ages: 7–16 yrs · Price: $150
Kids aged 7 and up make a hand-painted chocolate Christmas smash bauble filled with sprinkles and lollies, plus giant red and green freckles, with a chocolatier at the Mosman studio. Each child tak...
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 21 – 24 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: $560 / program
Kids play real songs on real instruments, rehearse with a band and perform for family on the final day, guided by professional music coaches in purpose-built studios. Programs suit complete beginne...
Suburb: Narrabeen · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 3 – 7 · Ages: 10–19 yrs · Price: $1600 / program
Five-day residential jazz camp for young singers and instrumentalists aged 10 to 19. Campers play in combos and big bands, build improvising skills, join masterclasses and jams, hear nightly concer...
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: $650 / program
Kids play real songs on real instruments, rehearse with a band and perform for family on the final day, guided by professional music coaches in purpose-built studios. Programs suit complete beginne...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 5–13 yrs
Five-day performing arts camp where kids sing, act and dance with specialist teachers each morning, then rehearse together in the afternoon for a musical show for family and friends at 3pm on the f...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 9 – 9 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
Two-hour pottery wheel class for kids 140cm and over in a Drummoyne studio. An instructor demonstrates, then kids throw bowls, cups or pots with one-on-one help in groups of eight. Two pieces are t...
Suburb: North Sydney · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 5–13 yrs
Five-day performing arts camp where kids sing, act and dance with specialist teachers each morning, then rehearse together in the afternoon for a musical show for family and friends at 3pm on the f...
Suburb: Alexandria · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 7–18 yrs
Five days of back-to-back dance classes with leading Australian choreographers and teachers for intermediate to advanced dancers. Five one-hour classes daily, grouped by age and ability, finishing ...
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: $650 / program
Kids play real songs on real instruments, rehearse with a band and perform for family on the final day, guided by professional music coaches in purpose-built studios. Programs suit complete beginne...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 5–13 yrs
Five-day performing arts camp where kids sing, act and dance with specialist teachers each morning, then rehearse together in the afternoon for a musical show for family and friends at 3pm on the f...
Suburb: Marrickville · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $430 / program
Five-day singing, dancing and acting workshop for primary-aged kids, building an original themed show from start to finish with experienced mentors. Children work in small age groups and perform fo...
Suburb: Strathfield · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 5–18 yrs · Price: $660 / program
Five days of orchestral music making for primary and high school students who play an orchestral instrument, from first-year players to around Grade 7. Placed in ensembles by level, kids rehearse w...
Suburb: Moore Park · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 7–18 yrs
Five full days of dancing, singing and acting at Brent Street studios in Sydney. Students train with industry teachers, make friends and are challenged physically, with scholarship opportunities to...
Suburb: Strathfield · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 13 – 15 · Ages: 5–9 yrs · Price: $455 / program
A four-day introduction to the orchestra for children aged 5 to 9 who have not started instrumental lessons. Kids meet the instruments, play music games, try conducting, find their ideal instrument...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 15 – 15 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
Two-hour pottery wheel class for kids 140cm and over in a Drummoyne studio. An instructor demonstrates, then kids throw bowls, cups or pots with one-on-one help in groups of eight. Two pieces are t...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 16 – 16 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
Two-hour pottery wheel class for kids 140cm and over in a Drummoyne studio. An instructor demonstrates, then kids throw bowls, cups or pots with one-on-one help in groups of eight. Two pieces are t...
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: $650 / program
Kids play real songs on real instruments, rehearse with a band and perform for family on the final day, guided by professional music coaches in purpose-built studios. Programs suit complete beginne...
Suburb: Pymble · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 5–13 yrs
Five-day performing arts camp where kids sing, act and dance with specialist teachers each morning, then rehearse together in the afternoon for a musical show for family and friends at 3pm on the f...
Suburb: Chatswood · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 21 · Ages: 8–13 yrs · Price: $525 / program
Four days of singing, dancing and acting as children create a magical production of Disney's Aladdin JR with performing arts specialists. For Grade 3 to Year 7 students in 2027, with a final perfor...
Suburb: Balmain · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $430 / program
Five-day singing, dancing and acting workshop for primary-aged kids, building an original themed show from start to finish with experienced mentors. Children work in small age groups and perform fo...
Suburb: Willoughby · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 29 · Ages: 6–12 yrs · Price: $80
Summer holiday art and craft classes for primary school children in Willoughby, covering drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture with experienced tutors. Three-hour morning or afterno...
Suburb: Balcolyn · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 23 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $819 / program
A music-focused summer camp at CRU Lake Mac for students in Years 7 to 12. Campers play, jam and perform together, make new friends and join camp activities and evening programs led by trained camp...
Suburb: Moore Park · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 7–18 yrs
Five full days of dancing, singing and acting at Brent Street studios in Sydney. Students train with industry teachers, make friends and are challenged physically, with scholarship opportunities to...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 5–13 yrs
Five-day performing arts camp where kids sing, act and dance with specialist teachers each morning, then rehearse together in the afternoon for a musical show for family and friends at 3pm on the f...
Suburb: Chatswood · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 19 – 21 · Ages: 5–8 yrs · Price: $330 / program
Three days of singing, dance and drama for Foundation to Grade 2 children in 2027, building confidence in a nurturing, creative setting and finishing with a special showcase concert for family and ...
Suburb: Chatswood · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 20 – 21 · Ages: 5–8 yrs · Price: $220 / program
Two days of singing, dance and drama for Foundation to Grade 2 children in 2027, building confidence in a nurturing, creative setting and finishing with a special showcase concert for family and fr...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 22 – 22 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
Two-hour pottery wheel class for kids 140cm and over in a Drummoyne studio. An instructor demonstrates, then kids throw bowls, cups or pots with one-on-one help in groups of eight. Two pieces are t...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 23 – 23 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
Two-hour pottery wheel class for kids 140cm and over in a Drummoyne studio. An instructor demonstrates, then kids throw bowls, cups or pots with one-on-one help in groups of eight. Two pieces are t...
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 25 – 29 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: $560 / program
Kids play real songs on real instruments, rehearse with a band and perform for family on the final day, guided by professional music coaches in purpose-built studios. Programs suit complete beginne...