Carclew Holiday Bands January 2026

Holiday Bands at Carclew – 4-Day Music Intensive for Teens!

Dates: Monday 19 January – Thursday 22 January
Ages: 13–17
Cost: $200 per participant
Location: Carclew, North Adelaide

This coming January, Holiday Bands goes big across three sites culminating in a live gig at Adelaide UniBar on 22 January 2026.

A sell-out program, Holiday Bands is the unofficial front door to Adelaide’s music scene for young people, connecting them with creative community, relevant skills and exciting all-ages opportunities to be part of an unforgettable music experience.

Whether you're a budding guitarist, vocalist, drummer or just love making music, this four-day intensive is the ultimate way to meet like-minded teens, form a band, and take the stage.

What’s included:

• Form bands and write original music with guidance from emerging and established artists

• Jam, record and workshop skills like booking gigs, creating merch, and connecting with the music community

• Record a demo of an original track in Carclew’s professional Stables Studio and shoot press photos

• Join Holiday Bands from Northern Sound System (NSS) and Base 10 to perform at the iconic Adelaide UniBar on Day 4

This program is led by some of Adelaide’s most exciting emerging artists. Get your tickets and get ready to make music, memories and new mates.

Limited spots available – book now! Note: If the cost is the only inhibitor to your participation please email noconnor@carclew.org.au to discuss alternatives.

Accessibility information:
This event will occur within Carclew's Band rooms, Art room, Digital Suite and Ballroom. Ramp entrance available at rear of building.

Further information about accessibility for this venue is available on Carclew's website.