Taking place from 9-20 February 2022, the festival includes more than 160 events - more than half of them free to attend - such as children’s theatre, comedy, family parties, hands-on activities, music, literature, dance, immersive experiences and mindfulness sessions.
For young children, there is an interactive Peppa Pig concert with a live orchestra and a musical show featuring characters from Julia Donaldson’s books including Zog, The Highway Rat, Superworm and The Gruffalo.
Poet, author and former children’s laureate Michael Rosen will also read a selection of his best loved poems and stories, as well as introducing his new picture book, Sticky McStickstick – a story of hope and perseverance and a testament to the poet’s NHS walking stick.
For families, there is a drag and cabaret performance which focuses on celebrating uniqueness, along with daily mindfulness and guided yoga and storytelling sessions from Cosmic Kids Yoga.
There are also virtual, British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted, relaxed and accessible events.
'Championing the things that make each child unique'
Festival programmer at the Southbank Centre Ruth Hardie said, ‘Now 20 years old, Imagine Children’s Festival is, as ever, about unlocking creativity and celebrating the individuality of every child – a festival for kids and their grown-ups to explore, learn, discover and play.
‘This year we are bursting at the seams with activities and events to inspire, engage and entertain, with a focus on wellbeing and championing the things that make each child unique.
‘After the challenges of the past year, we’re really looking forward to seeing families use art to have fun and discover something incredible together.’
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