The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod stands as the premier eisteddfod in Australia, promoting and encouraging participation, enjoyment and enrichment through the performing arts, since 1891
Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod
The Royal South Street Society celebrates our illustrious heritage and vital ongoing role in the development of performing arts across our regional and national cultural and artistic landscape.
Now Australia’s oldest and longest running eisteddfod, the annual Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod has seen well over one million aspiring singers, dancers, orators, writers, musicians and composers pass through our doors since 1891 – including the likes of Dame Nellie Melba, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Joan Kirner, Andrew Olle, Alfred Deakin, Jason Wasley, Anthony Callea and many more.
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A Royal Arrival: Grand Piano Set to Elevate Ballarat’s Music Scene
Exciting News for Ballarat
Ballarat is set to welcome a world-class musical treasure as the Royal South Street Society (RSSS) announces the arrival of a Schimmel Konzert Grand K195 piano, marking a major milestone in the city’s artistic legacy.
YOU can contribute by purchasing a key in your name, or in the name of a loved one or business. Help bring this magnificent instrument to Ballarat and ensure its music is heard for generations to come.
To find out more, click on 'Support' above and follow the links.
2025
2025 Dates
July
Jul 18 - 20 Vocal - Ballarat Mechanics Institute
Jul 21 - 27 Pianoforte and Celebrating Chopin - Ballarat Mechanics Institute
Jul 28 - 31 Vocal (cont'd) - Ballarat Mechanics Institute
September
Sep 02 - 06 Instrumental Solos and Bands - Founders Theatre
Sep 08 - 11 Choral - Founders Theatre
Sep 19 - 30 Dance - Her Majesty's Theatre
Dates may be subject to slight change.
History
Explore our history through the decades
The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod stands as Australia’s premier eisteddfod, boasting an illustrious heritage of delivering outstanding performance opportunities for over a century. Since 1891 our enduring commitment to fostering and showcasing talent places us at the pinnacle of the Australian cultural and artistic landscape.
Stories
Find out more about the various disciplines and stories from Royal South Street Society. These stories are collated from interviews, biographies, archives, media and news.
