2026 Eisteddfod dates
The Eisteddfod runs across two venues - The Prince of Wales Opera House and the Gulgong Memorial Hall. Each discipline had its own schedule of classes and run independently. In May a detailed program will be published with the actual classes. In 2026 the Eisteddfod dates are:
Dance: Sunday 3rd May -
Saturday 9th May 2026
Speech & Drama: Wednesday 20th May - Saturday May 23rd 2026
Music: Tuesday May 26th -
Friday May 29th 2026
Please view the Gulgong Eisteddfod and Facebook pages for photos and results from past years.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Dance: Sunday 3rd May -
Saturday 9th May 2026
Speech & Drama: Wednesday 20th May - Saturday May 23rd 2026
Music: Tuesday May 26th -
Friday May 29th 2026
Please view the Gulgong Eisteddfod and Facebook pages for photos and results from past years.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Disciplines
The 45th Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod had over 300 classes across 3 disciplines; Dance, Speech & Drama and Music. Although predominantly aimed at children of all ages there are adult classes too. The Eisteddfod runs for 3 weeks in May and culminates in a Gala Concert where the region's talent is showcased in the historic Prince of Wales Opera House. Entry is open to everyone!
Dance Classes include Jazz, Classical, Tap Modern and Contemporary. Specialist classes for Own Choreography, Special Needs and Improvisation |
Speech & Drama Classes include Verse, Restricted, Humorous, Australian, Sight and Prepared. Specialist classes for Public speaking, Radio Announcements and Character Sketch |
Music Classes include Vocals, Piano, Strings Woodwind and Percussion plus specialist classes for own composition, duets, groups and choir. |
Major SPONSORS
The Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod would like to thank our major sponsors for supporting our Eisteddfod in 2023
Sponsored by ACEN Australia Stubbo Solar
ACEN Australia’s Stubbo Solar project is proud to be a Major Sponsor of the Gulgong Eisteddfod for the 2nd year. We wish all competitors every success in 2024. Built on a foundation of trust and shared value, ACEN Australia seeks to develop relationships with communities that create enduring and positive impact. |
Mid-Western Regional Council
As part of the Events Assistance Program. Councils continued support enables the Eisteddfod Committee to host the Eisteddfod throughout the month of May, showcasing and encouraging the development of young talent in our region and beyond whilst encouraging visitors to our town of Gulgong. |
Gulgong Community Post Office
The Gulgong Community Post Office can help with all your postal needs. they also provide passport, banking services as well as stocking reflex paper and soda stream.
The Gulgong Community Post Office can help with all your postal needs. they also provide passport, banking services as well as stocking reflex paper and soda stream.
Gulgong M.A.D.S.
The Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod is run by a sub-committee with Gulgong MADS continued support. The Eisteddfod committee would like to thank Gulgong MADS for supporting this annual showcase of young talent. |
Roger Woodward
Roger Woodward, AC OBE, the internationally acclaimed Australian classical pianist, composer, conductor, teacher and human rights activist is a proud sponsor of the Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod and is a long time supporter of Gulgong MADS Inc. and the Prince of Wales Opera House.
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OUR GOAL
Provide local children and those in our rural community an opportunity to showcase their talents in a range of creative arts. |