Bands and Orchestras: 21 – 24 May 2026
Adjudicators: Fiona Gardner (Concert, School and Brass Bands), Dr Brendan Magee (Jazz Bands), Lindy Reksten (Orchestras)
Thursday 21 May – Jazz Bands
Friday 22 May – Open age Concert and Brass Bands
Saturday 23 May – Youth Concert Bands and Orchestras
Sunday 24 May – ACT High School Bands
Entry Closing Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Event Guide – coming soon
Choirs: 7 – 9 August 2026
For details, see Events page.
Speech and Drama: 19-20 September 2026
For details, see Events Page.
Piano: Saturday 15th – Thursday 20th August 2026
Result of the 2025 Piano Eisteddfod available here.
Open Piano Championship results available here.
Singing: Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2026
Result of the 2025 Singing Eisteddfod available here.
How to Enter
http://www.stardom.com.au
The Canberra Community is welcome to attend all events conducted by the Australian National Eisteddfod – the dates and details are provided on the website.
Promoting participation in the performing arts.
Latest News & Announcements
Results of 2025 Events Bands and Orchestra
The Bands and Orchestra’s Event offers sections covering concert bands, jazz bands, brass bands and orchestras across both age and grading classifications. Thank you to all our entrants for the 2025 Bands and Orchestras Event. Click here to see the 2025 Results Media Release and Full Results Winners • Australian National Eisteddfod
Results of 2025 Events Singing
The Singing Event offers sections covering Classical, Australian Song, Folk Songs, Music Theatre, Popular Songs and Duets. There is also a category for Any Song (does not include Music Theatre, Popular, Arias, Oratorio or Cantata). Open sections for competitors 18 years and Under has now been expanded to six sections. Thank you to all… Winners… Read More »Results of 2025 Events Singing
Results of 2025 Events Piano
The Piano Event offers sections covering contemporary, classical, improvisation, chamber music and period compositions across both age and grading classifications. The Piano Event with the support of the ACT Keyboard Association thanks our sponsors for their ongoing financial support of the division. Thank you to all our entrants for the 2025 Piano Event. Click… Winners… Read More »Results of 2025 Events Piano
The premier eisteddfod held in Canberra.
The Australian National Eisteddfod is the premier eisteddfod held in Canberra each year and has a rich history of participation in the performing arts. We run a variety of events for groups and individuals. Categories include bands and orchestras, choirs, piano, singing and speech and drama. Events are open to performers in a range of age groups spanning across primary and high school. There are open categories for individuals of any age to get on stage and perform.
How to Enter
To join in the fun and excitement of eisteddfod events, choose from the categories below, or visit the STARDOM online entry system, stardom.com.au
If you need assistance with the system please do not hesitate to contact the relevant division convenor.
Bands & Orchestras
The Bands and Orchestra’s Event offers sections covering concert bands, jazz bands, brass bands and orchestras across both age and grading classifications.
Speech and Drama
The Speech and Drama Event offers sections covering poetry, prose, religious readings, individual and group drama, mime, improvisation and public speaking.
