What's On in the
Lawson Town Centre
A Little Bit of Everything, Right in the Heart of Lawson!
The heart of Lawson will be buzzing with activity throughout the festival, with music, markets, art, demonstrations, food and plenty of unexpected discoveries.
From Viking warriors and yoga sessions to community stalls and an evening of dancing, there’s something happening around almost every corner.
Explore the local shops, visit the different festival venues and don’t be afraid to wander. You never know what you’ll stumble across!
Love Lawson Drumming Parade
Get ready to make some noise! Love Lawson Festival is bringing the rhythm to the streets with a fun, interactive drumming workshop and parade.
Head to Mavis Wood Hall at 11am to grab a drum, learn a few rhythms and get into the festival spirit. Then, at 12 noon, it’s time to take those beats out into Lawson for a lively drumming parade!
Whether you’ve got rhythm or just plenty of enthusiasm, come along and join the fun.
Mid Mountains Community Centre - Courtyard
Community, Creativity & Local Connections
10am–3pm | Community Stalls & Activities
The courtyard at the Mid Mountains Community Centre will be filled with local community stalls, creative activities and opportunities to connect with some of the wonderful people and organisations that make the Blue Mountains such a special place.
Come along, have a browse and discover what our community has to offer.
Rainbow Rose Project
10am–3pm | Basket Weaving
Join the Rainbow Rose Project for basket weaving activities and discover the creativity and craftsmanship behind this traditional skill.
The courtyard will also feature community stalls, including young local artists sharing their work.
Heatherbrae Lawns
Vikings Have Invaded Lawson!
10am–3.30pm | Orkneyjar Re-enactment Group
Travel back in time with the Orkneyjar Re-enactment Group as they bring a little Viking history to Love Lawson Festival.
Explore traditional Viking textiles and crafts from the Orkney archipelago during the Dark Ages and discover how people lived, worked and created centuries ago.
Viking Combat Demonstrations
10.45am & 3pm
Watch members of the group demonstrate the weapons and combat techniques of the period.
A fascinating opportunity for history enthusiasts, curious kids and anyone who’s ever wondered what a Viking battle might have looked like!
Flow State Yoga Studio
Take a Little Time to Find Your Flow
10am–2pm | Short Yoga Sessions
Need a little break from the festival bustle?
Flow State Yoga Studio will be offering short yoga sessions throughout the day, giving visitors an opportunity to stretch, move and take a moment for themselves.
Whether you’re a regular yogi or simply curious about giving it a try, pop in and see what’s happening.
Session times: Check the updated festival program for details.
Youth Space - 10am to 4pm
- Young artist stalls
- Chill out room
- Musicians from 12 noon
Pub Stage - 12.30pm to 4pm
- 6 amazing bands
- Food and bevies available
- Musicians from 12.30pm
Mavis Wood Hall
Dance the Night Away with Babalu!
The festival doesn’t finish when the sun goes down!
As the afternoon winds down, Mavis Wood Hall transforms into a lively evening venue, with delicious food, local performers and music guaranteed to get your feet moving.
Bring your friends, grab something to eat and settle in for a night of great entertainment.
Food & Evening Entertainment
| Time | What’s Happening |
|---|---|
| 5pm–8pm | Farm It Forward: Enjoy home-grown organic vegetarian meals. |
| 5.30pm–6pm | DJ Belton: Rap poet bringing rhythm and spoken-word creativity to the stage. |
| 6pm–6.30pm | Phil Voysey with Dan Dunn: Singer-songwriter storytelling in the tradition of Paul Kelly. |
| 6.45pm–7.15pm | Cooee Quartet: Four women, no instruments and some seriously impressive vocal harmonies. |
| 7.30pm–10pm | Babalu: The legendary Blue Mountains Afro-Cuban dance band brings the rhythms and energy to get everyone dancing! |
Bring Your Dancing Shoes!
Whether you’re planning to dance all night or simply enjoy the atmosphere, Mavis Wood Hall is the place to be for the festival’s evening celebrations.
Come for the music, stay for the dancing!
