Experience the wonder of performance as Australia’s young artists take to the Sydney Eisteddfod stage!
What's On
As one of the world’s largest and most prestigious competitive performing arts festivals, Sydney Eisteddfod is a celebration of talent, passion, and creativity. This esteemed festival provides a platform for singers, dancers, actors, musicians, bands, orchestras and choirs, receiving valuable feedback from leading industry professionals and captivating audiences.
With over 300 electrifying events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss the Principal Events, where top performers compete for life-changing scholarships and prizes in Sydney’s finest venues.
Join us for an unforgettable season of artistry and inspiration!
Sydney Eisteddfod 2026 - Principal Events
Choral Championships
Fri 5 Jun 2026, 6.30PM
Kawai Junior Piano Scholarship
Sat 4 Jul 2026, 1.00PM
Kawai Senior Piano Scholarship
Sat 4 Jul 2026, 6.00PM
NSWDO Instrumental Scholarship
Sat 18 Jul 2026, 6.00PM
Ballet Gala
Sun 2 Aug 2026, 5.00PM
Primary School Dance Day
Sun 16 Aug 2026, 8.30AM
Actor of the Year
Sat 22 Aug 2025, 9.00AM
Singer of the Year
Sun 23 Aug 2026, 6.00PM
Opera Scholarship
Sat 29 Aug 2026, 7.00PM
Dance of Champions
Sat 12 Sep 2025, 5.00PM
Tickets to General Eisteddfod Events
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Masterclass Opportunities
Step up and learn from inspiring industry leaders in a Masterclass.
Our mission is to encourage all talented creatives to Dream, Perform, Achieve, Inspire. Sydney Eisteddfod is delighted to provide opportunities for emerging creatives to develop their skills, confidence and talent in our series of Masterclasses.
Experience the Ajkun Methodology: Auditions and Workshop with Ajkun Ballet Theatre
Sydney Eisteddfod is thrilled be hosting Ajkun Ballet Theatre, a premier New York City-based company, for exclusive workshops and auditions in Sydney this July.
Russian Masters Ballet Summer Intensive to Debut in Australia — Two Full Scholarships to Be Awarded at the Ballet Gala
This internationally acclaimed Russian Masters Ballet (RMB) will present its prestigious Summer Intensive in Perth for the first time, running from 7–21 January 2026 at Youth Ballet WA. Officially licensed by the Vaganova Academy, this professional-level program offers intensive training in classical dance, based on the original didactics of the Vaganova School of Saint Petersburg. Designed for students specialising in classical ballet, the course delivers a comprehensive curriculum shaped by some of the most emblematic figures in international ballet education.
Sydney Eisteddfod Strings Project 2026
Open to selected participants aged 13–25, this project is designed to provide an opportunity for SE entrants to actively connect with industry-leading professionals as a meaningful developmental pathway.
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