Your ticket to Camp Creative isn’t JUST for your course.
It also gains you FREE entry to all of our evening events.
When the sun winds down, camp keeps buzzing!
Each night brings something different, giving everyone a chance to unwind, catch up with new mates and enjoy a bit of local talent.
You don’t need to book, your Camp Creative name sticker is your ticket – just wander in and enjoy.
Long-term Camp Creative students know that the day doesn’t end when your course finishes at 4pm!
There are 4 fantastic events that you can attend during the week.
It’s our 40th anniversary…
this is going to be huge!
Bellingen Music Experience
Tuesday 13th January, 2026
7pm - 9pm
Bellingen Memorial Hall
Entry by gold coin donation
Get ready for a night that shows off just how much talent calls Bellingen home. This year’s Bellingen Music Experience brings together a gorgeous mix of musicians, singers and performers, including past and present Bill Lockley recipients, local favourites, youth talent and a few surprise guests.
Expect everything from soaring vocals to woodwind magic, cabaret flair, Celtic tunes and standout moments from our young Sinfonia players. It’s one of those evenings that leaves you smiling all the way home.
Join us and soak up a lineup that only Bellingen could create.
The Bash: Open Mic Night
Wednesday 14th January, 2026
7pm - 9.30pm
Venue to be confirmed
The Bash is our relaxed open mic night where anything can happen and usually does.
Students, tutors, first-timers, seasoned performers — everyone’s welcome to jump up and share a song, a story, comedy or something completely unexpected.
It’s always a fun mix of nerves, big laughs and those magic moments you can’t plan. Come along, cheer people on and enjoy a night that really captures the spirit of Camp Creative.
Join us for a fun evening and have a bash!
Are you attending Camp Creative 2026 and want to lock in your act for The Bash?
Click the button below to fill in the application form!
Party in the Park
Thursday 15th January, 2026
5pm - 9.30pm
Maam Gaduying Park
29/31 Hyde Street (in front of the Library)
Party in the Park is our big outdoor celebration in the heart of town — a late-arvo gathering where students get to jump on stage with their tutors and share what they’ve been working on, right alongside some favourite local acts.
Expect a lot of fun and laughs, food trucks and a big crowd. Bring a picnic rug and your family and friends, and settle in for a feel-good night out.
You’ll catch everything from the youth hip hop crew to harmonicas, uke groups, body percussion with Greg Sheehan, African Drumming, plus Hot Mess and the Versace Boys.
And that’s only a slice of what’s lined up
Since it’s our 40th, you can bet there’ll be a few surprises tucked in as well!
Kids Showcase
Friday 16th January, 2026
Approx. 1pm - 3pm
Bellingen High School Hall
The Kids Showcase is one of the best moments of the whole week. It’s when our young crew take over the stage and show everyone what they’ve been cooking up at camp.
First up is Spaghetti Circus — our biggest kids group — with a colourful jumble of flips, trapeze and circus tricks that always gets the crowd smiling. After that, the youth hip hop dancers roll out a high-energy routine, followed by the drama group with a mini musical they’ve created from scratch in just a few days.
It’s crazy, loud, a bit chaotic and completely awesome. A perfect way to wrap up the week.
Grand Finale Concert
Friday 16th January, 2026
6pm - 9pm
Bellingen Memorial Hall
The Grand Finale Concert brings the whole week together in one big celebration. It’s where you’ll see standout moments from across our courses – the pieces everyone’s been working on, polished up and ready for the spotlight.
We’ll also draw the raffle and introduce you to the crew of staff and volunteers who pour their hearts into making Camp Creative happen each year.
With this being our 40th anniversary, the night has a bit of extra sparkle. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the week and share one last feel-good moment before we all head home.
Don’t miss it!
