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 2024 Maryborough Dance Eisteddfod

20-26 May 2024

2024 Maryborough Eisteddfod

3-10 August 2024

Vocal & Choral | Speech & Drama | Instrumental | Literary

Literary entries can be posted to:
PO Box 1232, Maryborough Qld 4650

OR

Drop-off points for Literary entries:
Maryborough: Alowishus Delicious, 232-244 Adelaide StreetHervey Bay: QBD Books, Stockland, 6 Central Avenue

Annual Timeline

Future Events: for more information click here.

Maryborough Eisteddfod – One of the largest and most competitive performing
arts festivals of its type on the Fraser Coast

The Maryborough Eisteddfod holds a rich and vibrant history, having held the first event back in 1903. Items on offer at that time were love letter writing, knit a stocking, as well as music, great set pieces of choral items and speech. It is noted that nom-de-plumes were used so as not to be identified! The Eisteddfod was ceased for a few years during the First and Second World Wars.

In 1957 the Maryborough Eisteddfod format was changed to become a junior competition catering from tiny tots to twenty one year olds (since revised to eighteen to reflect the times!) It is only in recent years that a selected number of items have been included for adults.

Maryborough Eisteddfod is the only cultural event of its kind within the Fraser Coast. Maryborough Eisteddfod Inc. now conducts two events per year. These events draw competitors and families from across the Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Brisbane and other centres.

Maryborough Eisteddfod offers the opportunity to compete, perform and learn through eisteddfods and/or workshops. We source highly qualified adjudicators for our sections thus providing every competitor with constructive critique to enhance confidence and self-esteem, either individually or as a group member.

“The first Maryborough Eisteddfod was formally opened at 10 o’clock by the president, Mr G. Stupart in The Exhibition Building with a vice-regal party in attendance including a number of ladies. The National Anthem was sung by all present with a grand volume of sound.”

– A quote from the Telegraph

Our Mission

To present the annual Maryborough Eisteddfod, one of the largest and most successful competitive performing arts festivals of its type on the Fraser Coast

To receive professional critique to improve their performance, artistic and literary skills and inspire them to embrace a lifelong association in the performing arts

To connect with like-minded people and communities and to encourage future audiences and participants

To promote the eisteddfod movement locally, nationally and internationally

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Future Event Dates

Dance Eisteddfod*

2025 May 19 – 25
2026 May 25 – 31
2027 May 24 – 30
2028 May 22 – 28
2029 May 21 – 27
2030 May 20 – 26
2031 May 19 – 25
2032 May 24 – 30
2033 May 23 – 29
2034 May 22 – 28
2035 May 21 – 27

* The Maryborough Dance Eisteddfod is held in the final full week of May every year.

Maryborough Eisteddfod – August Event **

2025 August 2 – 8
2026 August 1 – 7
2027 August 7 – 13
2028 August 5 – 11
2029 August 4 – 10
2030 August 3 – 9
2031 August 2 – 8
2032 August 7 – 13
2033 August 6 – 12
2034 August 5 – 11
2035 August 4 – 10

** The Maryborough Eisteddfod is held in the first full week of August every year.