St Agnes’ Education students from MacKillop College, St Joseph’s Regional College, and Newman Senior Technical College will unite for the inaugural SPARK Arts Festival – a vibrant celebration of music, dance, drama, and visual arts showcasing the talent and dedication of our students and teachers.
The celebration continues beyond the theatre. Explore art exhibitions in the Glasshouse Mezzanine and experience the Documenting Our Community installation at the Museum. Then gather in the Glasshouse / Hay Street Forecourt for projections on the Courthouse façade, a shared dinner at The Table and live jazz with tea and cakes under the stars after our final performance.
DO NOT MISS the energy and creativity of MacKillop, Regional, and Newman Colleges as students as over 200 performers take to the Glasshouse stage in a spectacular ticketed performance. With massed choirs, dynamic dance works, powerful bands, and captivating solo acts, this showcase highlights the passion and dedication of our young performers across the three schools.
Venue: Glasshouse Main Auditorium
Discover a vibrant collection of student artworks from Newman , MacKillop, and Regional College’s on display across the Glasshouse Mezzanine. This curated exhibition showcases the creativity, skill, and unique perspectives of emerging young artists from across St Agnes’ Education.
Venue: Glasshouse Mezzanine
Explore the Community Art Installation at the Port Macquarie Museum, a collaborative visual storytelling project capturing the people, places, and moments that shape our community.
Venue: Port Macquarie Museum
Experience live drama performances on the Museum Lawn, presented by students from MacKillop and St Joseph’s Regional Colleges. These original works blend humour, heart, and insight offering fresh perspectives and powerful storytelling in an open-air setting.
Venue: Museum Lawns
Gather at The Table, a shared dinner space in the Glasshouse Forecourt from 5:30pm to 9pm. Bring your own meal or grab a bite nearby and enjoy some live music along with an evening of connection, conversation, and community under the stars.
Venue: Glasshouse Forecourt
Enjoy live music in the Glasshouse Forecourt from 5:30pm to 7pm. Featuring student bands and acoustic sets from MacKillop and Regional Colleges, the perfect soundtrack to your evening in the heart of the festival.
Venue: Glasshouse Forecourt
Watch the Historic Courthouse come to life with large-scale projections from 8pm to 9:30pm. This stunning visual display transforms the building’s façade into a canvas of colour, light, and storytelling a festival highlight not to be missed.
Venue: Historic Courthouse
Unwind with Jazz Under the Stars in the Glasshouse Forecourt from 8pm to 9:30pm. Enjoy soulful sounds, sweet treats, and warm conversation as the festival winds down beneath the night sky.
Venue: Glasshouse Forecourt
Proudly presented by St Agnes’ Education & the Creative Arts Nest.