OCTOBER 1-17

GET IN ON GROUND LEVEL

Going up! Backbone Festival is all about taking artists to the next level. For three weekends this October, see the next generation of Young Artists test, challenge, transform, create, and elevate. 12 Magandjin creatives are here pushing buttons, and YOU get to be the first to see it. Squeeze in before the doors close, and these artists rise to the top!

Clouds | Thursday 8th

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DAY PASS DEALS

This year, we are determined to make our festival affordable, accessible, and a dazzling destination! We are introducing day passes to give you access to multiple exciting new works from Magandjin Young Artists when you visit the Seven Hills Hub.

Booking in to support your friend/family/enemy/lover? Why not add tickets to other shows playing that same day for a discount on your ticket total?

Simply add multiple shows on the same day to your cart, and the day pass discount will apply automatically.*

*Day pass discounts only apply to performances. Work-in-progress showings and events are not included.

YOUR VISIT TO SEVEN HILLS HUB

Backbone Festival 2026 is taking over the Seven Hills Hub, with events held in many of our spaces, including Ron Hurley Theatre, The Amphitheatre, Courtyard, The Studio, The Workshop, and Rehearsal Room. We have created this handy map of our venue so you’re confident getting around our spaces.

FAQ

PARKING
Seven Hills Hub has 66 parking spaces, with 2 designated accessible parking spaces for permit holders. Backbone encourages patrons to plan their visit, and consider car pooling, public transport, or ride share services.
BUS SERVICE
The 212 and 215 and 220 services stop at Agnew St at Seven Hills, Stop 42 Seven Hills.
Then walk 350m (approx 4 mins) following Agnew Street, left onto Clearview Terrace, right onto Griffith Place, onto Tallowood Street and through Griffith Place Park.
TRAIN SERVICE
Morningside Train Station is currently closed for renovations. The closest operating train station is currently Norman Park.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry to Seven Hills Hub is via Tallowwood Street, via our parking lot, or through Griffith Place Park. Be aware that Translink does not provide accurate information for accessing Seven Hills Hub by walking, please refer to your preferred map service for appropriate walking directions.
Backbone Festival events are ticketed through Humanatix and can be accessed via the Backbone Festival Program Online Listings, simply click the “BOOK NOW” link on each event and you will be taken to Backbone’s Humanitix page to finalise your ticket purchase.
All ticket prices listed are exclusive of relevant booking fees. Booking fees are viewable on the ticketing page.
Please refer to your point of purchase for details about ticket refunds or exchanges.
Backbone Festival is a licensed area, all patrons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian.
We want you to enjoy Backbone Festival while staying healthy & safe.
Please follow COVID Safe practices when attending Festival events:

- STAY HOME IF YOU ARE UNWELL
- WEAR A MASK
- MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING
- PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE