Entries have now closed
Entrants can find more information to help them prepare for the event on the Competitor Information page. Further details will be published on the website as they become available.
2026 Dance competition dates have changed: Please note that dance sections will now begin on Tuesday 9 June 2026, instead of Monday 8 June 2026. Competitors who are affected by this change have been notified.
Music
1 June – 5 June 2026
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Adjudicator: Dr Kenji Fujimura
Dance
9 June – 14 June 2026
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Adjudicator: Kerrie Smith
Speech & Drama
6 June 2026, 9:30am
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Adjudicator: Emma Rudge
Film
5 June 2026, 6:30pm
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
Adjudicator: Gareth Colliton
The 62nd Annual Hamilton Eisteddfod
Hamilton, Victoria Australia
The Hamilton Eisteddfod is an annual competition for performers and filmmakers in the disciplines of Music, Dance, Speech & Drama and Film.
Held in Hamilton in Victoria’s Western District, the event attracts competitors and audience members from throughout regional Victoria, Melbourne and interstate.
Our competitors are assessed by high-calibre adjudicators, and have the opportunity to perform, learn and meet with like-minded students and artists.
Join us as we celebrate the 62nd Annual Hamilton Eisteddfod in June 2026.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Latest News
From Stage to Screen: Introducing FILM to the Hamilton Eisteddfod
The Hamilton Eisteddfod is excited to introduce Film as our newest competition discipline. Film will join Music, Dance and Speech & Drama at the 2026 event, opening more opportunities to showcase creativity and nurture talent in our region. Innovation has always been...
Discover our exciting plans for the 2026 Hamilton Eisteddfod
The Hamilton Eisteddfod is expanding in 2026! We’re pleased to announce details of the 2026 event, including a new competition discipline. The 62nd Hamilton Eisteddfod will be held in June 2026, at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre. The event will include the Music,...
2025 AGM Update
The Hamilton Eisteddfod held its AGM on 12 November 2025. It was a great opportunity to acknowledge the work of the Committee in running another successful event. In 2025, competition entries increased slightly again, and our financial position remains stable and...
“Hamilton Eisteddfod in a word – wonderful!”
“The perfect combination of enthusiastic and talented participants, beautiful venue, and a dedicated committee and team, together creating a delightful performance environment of genuine bonhomie!”
Dr Kenji Fujimura
Music Adjudicator, Hamilton Eisteddfod 2022
“I can highly recommend the event”
“I recently had the pleasure of adjudicating the Dance Section at the Hamilton Competitions of 2022. It was an impressive five day event. Both the quality of the competitors and the organisation of the event was exceptional.
The atmosphere was both friendly and highly professional. I can highly recommend the event to all dance teachers, students and the wider dance community.”
Gabrielle Cronan
Dance Adjudicator, Hamilton Eisteddfod 2022
