Easter Weekend Carnival

Friday 3 April – Sunday 5 April 2026
The Backyard & Basement

Celebrate the Easter long weekend at Panthers with carnival fun for the whole family, plus a huge Easter Sunday packed with entertainment, food and live music.

Across the weekend, The Backyard will be filled with carnival vibes, including rides, show bags and carnival games, while The Basement will be showing the NRL live and loud across the afternoon.

What’s On

Carnival Fun in The Backyard

Friday 3 April – Saturday 4 April
3pm – 10pm

• Carnival rides

• Show bags

• Carnival games

• Food trucks

Please note: Ride tickets must be purchased on the day via the ticket booth located in The Backyard.

Easter Sunday Highlights

Sunday 5 April
12pm – 6pm

Kids Entertainment

• Carnival rides

• Show bags

• Carnival games

• Food trucks

• Kids Disco – 12pm – 3pm

• Fairy floss & snow cones 12pm – 6pm 

• Face Painter – 12pm – 4pm

• Pony rides & Kids Petting Zoo – 1pm – 5pm

• Easter Bunny appearances

• Hot Cross Bun Eating Competition with prizes to be won
  (held at random times between 12pm – 4pm)

Food & Drinks

• Food trucks – 12pm – 7pm

• Coffee Cart – 12pm – 5pm

• Cocktails on tap – 12pm – 5pm

Live Entertainment

• Surprise Party live in The Backyard – 3pm – 7pm

Make it a full Easter weekend at Panthers, bring the family, enjoy the carnival, and don’t miss the big Easter Sunday lineup of entertainment and activities.