The Sunny Side Up Children’s Film Festival is coming to Hamilton these April school holidays!
Designed especially for children aged 5–12 (but welcoming to all ages), this joyful, high-energy event showcases the magic of animated short films. Each 90-minute session features a carefully curated selection of award-winning short films, made for kids and guaranteed to entertain.
Between films, the fun continues with interactive games like Heads & Tails and Guess the Amount in the Jar, plus plenty of chances to win prizes. Kids are encouraged to get involved, have a laugh, and enjoy a cinema experience that’s anything but quiet and boring.
The festival is hosted and run by Milli Banbury, a 15-year-old festival director, who introduces the films and leads the games throughout the session. Sunny Side Up has been running successfully in Tauranga for four years and is expanding to a national tour in 2026, bringing its much-loved format to new cities across Aotearoa.
Family Pass: $28.72 each ($7.00 + $0.18 fees)
General Admission: $8.20 each ($8.00 + $0.20 fees)
Enjoy award-winning animated short films, interactive games, and prizes in a lively 90-minute session designed for tamariki aged 5–12 and their whaanau.
Tue 14 Apr 2026, 10:15am–11:45am
Tue 14 Apr 2026, 12:30pm–2:00pm
Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2:30pm–4:00pm
