Eisteddfod 2026 is locked in!
The City of Hobart Eisteddfod is delighted to announce the proposed dates for our 2026 event, proudly celebrating the incredible talent of performers from across Tasmania and beyond.
Vocal Sections
13th – 17th May
Instrumental Sections
18th, 20th & 21st May
Piano Sections
22nd – 25th May
Highlights Concert
31st May
Venue: Hobart Town Hall
We look forward to once again filling the historic Hobart Town Hall with outstanding performances, passion and community spirit.
Further details regarding the Syllabus, Entry Information and Adjudicators will be released soon.
Stay tuned for more updates and we can’t wait to welcome performers, teachers, families and audiences to the 2026 Eisteddfod!
Welcome to our new committee!
The incoming 2025/26 committee after their first meeting.
(Absent: Phoebe Masel & Pip Tyrrell)
The City of Hobart Eisteddfod Society held its 2025 AGM on
Tuesday 14th October, with an exciting outcome!
After a year of governance instability, we are proud to announce that we have an elected committee who are determined to see our wonderful Eisteddfod continue upwards after 75 years, the team are keen to see the Eisteddfod expand and grow in the years to come with the support of the Hobart Performing Arts community.
President: Mark Holmes
Senior Vice President: Andrew Johns
Vice President: Leiz Moore
Secretary & Assistant Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Andrew Hickman
Assistant Treasurer: Janelle Johns
General Representatives: Allan Jeffrey, Emily Braithwaite, Karen Jones, Lisa Crosato, Lucy Wilson, Phoebe Masel & Pip Tyrrell
Become a member now!
2025/26 Annual Membership - $40
Includes: Free entry to all sessions for Eisteddfod 2026, the ability to vote at our Annual General Meeting, the ability to nominate to become part of the Committee and to help support the next generation of young performing arts student.
75th Annual Highlights Concert
The smiling face of our Special Award winners at our Highlights Concert for 2025. Click on image to see more photos.
Photos from Eisteddfod 2025
9 & 10 Years Song from a Musical Finalists with adjudicator, Sally Bourne.
11 & 12 Years Song from a Musical Finalists with adjudicator, Sally Bourne.
13 & 14 Years Song from a Musical Finalists with adjudicator, Sally Bourne.
15 & 16 Years Song from a Musical Finalists with adjudicator, Sally Bourne.
2025 Open Music Theatre Award winner, Tom Wilkinson with adjudicator, Sally Bourne.
2025 Open Contemporary Singing Award winner Maya Manna with adjudicator, Sally Bourne.
2025 Open Operatic Aria winner, Open Classical Recital Award winner & The Gwyneth Dixon Award winner, Anastasia Gall with adjudicator, Maria Lurighi.
Open Italian Song winner & Open Operatic Aria Runner-up Phil Gath, with Winner Anastasia Gall & adjudicator, Maria Lurighi.
2025 Don Gay Memorial Special Award winner, Sally Quinn with adjudicator, Sally Bourne.
Open Sacred Song winner, 17 & 18 Years Classical Song winner & 18 Years & Under Classical Singing Recital winner, Sheng‑Zhan Vajra with adjudicator Maria Lurighi.
2025 City of Hobart Instrumental Recital winner, Reuben Allen with adjudicator, Barry Walmsley.
2025 Celeste Thomsen (Quinn) Trophy winner, Molly Xinran Ding with adjudicator, Barry Walmsley.
2025 Winner of the Dawn Albert Memorial Open Instrumental Ensemble, Horntet with adjudicator, Barry Walmsley.
2025 Bloomfield & Associates Open Piano Recital winner, Miffy Wang with adjudicator, Andrew Chubb.
2025 Dawn Albert Memorial Open Piano Concerto winner, Sheng-Hui Vajra with adjudicator, Andrew Chubb
2025 Open Piano Accompanist winners Reuben Allen & Zachary Allen with adjudicator, Andrew Chubb.
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The City of Hobart Eisteddfod is looking for
major sponsors and award sponsors for 2026!
Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring our 2026 Eisteddfod or one of our award categories.
*Limited award categories left, please email us for a list of available categories.
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