2025 Sydney Eisteddfod Launch Includes Exciting New Dance Events
Every year, Sydney Eisteddfod runs the biggest performing arts festival in Australia and one of the biggest in the world! It’s a celebration of creativity, being involved and getting on stage.
Running from May to September, Sydney Eisteddfod’s extensive 2025 program caters for passionate performers of all ages and skills—from beginner to prodigy. With over 350 events on offer, singers, dancers, musicians, actors, bands, choirs and orchestras get the opportunity to perform in high-profile venues, including Sydney Opera House, The Concourse Chatswood, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and Sydney Eisteddfod’s new home in the performing arts hub at Chippen Street Theatre in Chippendale.
Sydney Eisteddfod nurtures talent from grassroots to greatness, developing the next generation of Australia’s stars across a wide range of performing arts. In its storied history, Sydney Eisteddfod has provided a springboard for such luminaries as Conductor Simone Young AM, Concert Pianist Simon Tedeschi, Soprano Amelia Farrugia and Principal Ballet Dancer Steven McRae.
Last year nearly 15,000 young people shared their talents with live audiences while experiencing the thrill of performing. At the Primary School Dance Day, held at the Sydney Opera House in August, over 2,000 young dancers from 136 different schools experienced the magic of performing on the hallowed stage of the Concert Hall, to a full house. It was a debut for many of them, and the excitement and pure joy in the air was contagious.
All 2025 Sydney Eisteddfod events are now open for entries, and performers of all skill levels are encouraged to apply early to secure their place.
Offering over $240,000 in event prize money and life-changing scholarships in the areas of Dance, Singing, Instrumental and Drama, Sydney Eisteddfodhas strong relationships with incredible arts partners including Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet, Australian Youth Orchestra, Australian Haydn Ensemble, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Kawai Pianos, Dortmund Ballet (UK), Orvieto Festival (Italy) and Houston Ballet (USA).
Sydney Eisteddfod is thrilled to announce the introduction of non-competitive dance events to the festival program, including: an All Abilities Dance Group (Any Age) and All Abilities Dance Solo (Any Age), which are open to people living with a disability, and a Baby Dance Group,which willsee groups of dancers under 5 years of age take to the stage.
Sydney Eisteddfod wants to see more boys dancing! Hence the reintroduction of Primary School Boys Dance Group. This event is catered to boy dance groups from Kindergarten to Year 6, in any style of dance including jazz, contemporary and classical.
“In our 92nd year Sydney Eisteddfod offers even more opportunities for young performers to take to the stage and for audiences to experience that magic. I’m proud to lead this incredible organisation which brings people together from all walks of life – from young people on the stage for the first time, to the pre-professional artists about to take flight in their careers, and the dedicated volunteers, teachers and families who support them on their journey. No matter who you are, you are guaranteed an inspiring experience at this year’s Festival,” Heather Campbell, General Manager, Sydney Eisteddfod.
Visit sydneyeisteddfod.com.au to learn more about this year’s program and to enter an event.
Sydney Eisteddfod 2025, image credit Sydney Eisteddfod