97th North Queensland Eisteddfod

97th North Queensland Eisteddfod

3
Apr
Date
3 Apr (Friday)
Time
Fri 3 – Sun 5 Apr
Venue
Cairns Performing Arts Centre, 9-11 Florence St
Cairns City QLD, Australia
📝 Useful Information

The 97th North Queensland Eisteddfod is scheduled to take place in Cairns over the Easter long weekend in 2026. Hosted by the Cairns Choral Society, the event features musicians and performers from across the region competing in various disciplines. 

For further enquiries, you can contact the organisers via email at [email protected]

Would you like the full daily schedule of sections once it is released, or are you looking for accommodation recommendations near the CPAC? 

Event Details 
Attendance & Tickets 
Dates: Friday, 3 April – Sunday, 5 April 2026.
Location: Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC), corner of Sheridan & Florence Streets, Cairns City, QLD 4870.
Disciplines: Choral, instrumental, speech & drama, vocal (pop, jazz, folk, sacred, and original pieces).
Special Highlights: The Gala Night of Musical Theatre on Saturday evening typically features popular cabaret, novelty chorus, and musical theatre sections.
Session Times: Competitions generally begin at 9:00 am each morning.
Tickets: Single session tickets and "Season Tickets" (best for 3+ sessions) are available through Ticketlink.
Entries: Participation is open to performers aged 14 and over, with entries for the 2026 event having officially closed on 6 March 2026.
Updated at 20 Mar 2026
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