Ryde Schools' Performing Arts Festival 2026

  • Contemporary Music
  • Dance
  • Musical Theatre
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 150 minutes, one 20 minute interval Subject to change
  • Seating map

Ryde Schools' Performing Arts Festival Celebrates Exceptional Dance, Drama, Music, and Choral Talent Across Primary and High Schools

The Ryde Schools' Performing Arts Festival is a vibrant celebration of artistic excellence, showcasing the diverse talents of primary and high school students across the region. This highly anticipated event features captivating dance routines, engaging drama performances, dynamic musical ensembles, and inspiring choral presentations. It provides a unique platform for young performers to demonstrate their creativity, dedication, and skill in front of a supportive community audience. 

The festival not only encourages artistic development but also fosters teamwork, confidence, and cultural appreciation among students. By bringing together schools from across Ryde, the festival builds a strong sense of community and highlights the importance of the arts in education. Families, friends, and community members are invited to experience this unforgettable celebration of student achievement and creativity.

Presented by Ryde City Schools Music Group

Event details

Sonia Milgate Creative Director

Nicole Doig, Megan Gibbons, Michelle Collyer, Luke Hanley, Nadia Tobia, Ellen Randall Management Team

Jenny Nylund Production and Audition Team

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Attending this event

Practical information about this event, ticketing and visiting. If you have questions or need help, see our general terms and conditions for tickets and events or contact us.

Ticket information

If you have further questions or need help, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events or contact a member of our team on 1300 SOH TIX. 

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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