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Enter an Event
Entries for the 2026 Sydney Eisteddfod are now open! Select a category below to browse our event offerings.
You can check out our Group Events and find the dates for our Principal Events below.
Select a category
2026 Principal Events
Ballet Scholarships
Senior Ballet Scholarship (16-19 Years)
Heats
Classical Class: 7 & 8 July * | AMPA, Alexandria
Classical Performance: 9 July | Brigidine College, St Ives
Semi-Finals
Free Variation: 9 July | Brigidine College, St Ives
Masterclass: 10 July | AMPA, Alexandria
Final
2 August | Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
* Entrants will be required to attend a 90-minute class on one of these dates only
Junior Ballet Scholarship (14 & 15 Years)
Heats
Classical Performance: 8 July | Brigidine College, St Ives
Semi-Finals
Free Variation: 8 July | Brigidine College, St Ives
Masterclass: 10 July | AMPA, Alexandria
Final
2 August | Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
NSW Doctor's Orchestra Instrumental Scholarships
Senior Instrumental Scholarship (19-26 Years)
Heats
Video Submissions due by 20 April
Semi-Finals
26 June | Sydney Philharmonia Studios
Final
18 July | Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium
Junior Instrumental Scholarship (13-18 Years)
Heats
Video Submissions due by 20 April
Semi-Finals
19 June | Sydney Philharmonia Studios
Final
18 July | Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium
Kawai Piano Scholarships
Senior Piano Scholarship (17-26 Years)
Heats
Video Submissions due by 20 April
Semi-Finals
13 June | The King’s School
Final
4 July | Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium
Junior Piano Scholarship (11-16 Years)
Heats
Video Submissions due by 20 April
Semi-Finals
13 June | The King’s School
Final
4 July | Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium
Opera Scholarship
Opera Scholarship (21-35 Years)
Heats
Video Submissions due by 20 April
Semi-Finals
11 August | Opera Australia Studios
Final
29 August | Music Workshop, Sydney Conservatorium
Singer of the Year
Senior Singer of the Year (16-24 Years)
Heats
17 May | Petersham RSL
Final
23 August | Petersham RSL
Junior Singer of the Year (12-15 Years)
Heats
17 May | Petersham RSL
Final
23 August | Petersham RSL
Choral Championships
5 June | Concert Hall, The Concourse
Dance of Champions
12 September | Concert Hall, The Concourse
Primary School Dance Day
16 August | Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Entering an event is easy. You can enter multiple events even in different categories.
Things to remember:
- Make sure you read through all the requirements for entering that event and decide that you can meet those requirements.
- Payment is required upon entering. Your spot is not secured until payment is received.
- Edits can be made to an entry up to 3 weeks prior to the event, after this the system will lock and no further changes can be made.
- Have fun and we can’t wait to welcome you on the day!
- If you have any questions, please check our Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ)
