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Singer performing on stage, wearing a vibrant green outfit, surrounded by glowing green lights and effects.

A lively dance performance with colourful costumes, dramatic lighting, and dynamic movements on a stage.

Performer on stage in an elaborate outfit, singing passionately under bright blue and green lights.

Pianist in white suit plays a grand piano on stage, surrounded by dramatic lighting and a large audience.

Cheerful group in pink shirts waving arms at an indoor event, smiles and excitement visible.

Dancers perform on a brightly lit stage with intricate patterns, while a group stands at the back. A central dancer leaps with arms and legs extended.

Musicians in black outfits performing with brass instruments on a stage, with warm lighting and a lively atmosphere.

Children in koala costumes on stage, interacting playfully.

A cheerleading group performs energetically, wearing green and white outfits, against a vibrant, blue-lit background.

Dancers in bright pink tracksuits perform energetically on stage.

Children in frog and animal costumes performing on stage with vibrant lights, expressing joy.

Dancers in pink costumes raise arms in unison under vibrant pink and blue lighting.

Performers in white costumes dance on an illuminated blue stage, creating a wave-like effect.

Schools Spectacular

Region: Metro, Metropolitan South | Sydney Olympic Park

Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers

Schools Spectacular is an iconic cultural event incorporating students from diverse backgrounds and communities from the length and breadth of the state.

The 2026 Schools Spectacular features the theme Original and is the NSW public education system’s premier celebration of artistic excellence, forward-thinking creativity and collaboration. It brings together more than 5,500 students to champion fresh ideas, bold innovation, individuality and a shared pursuit of inspiring achievement in a performance that looks to the future.

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Duration: 0:30

Applications 2026

If you're interested in participating in the Schools Spectacular, several opportunities are available for you. You can perform, create, support, or be part of the production team. Find out the different ways you can apply and the categories you can apply for.

SpecFest

SpecFest is the ultimate outdoor entertainment hub with great food, activations and chill-out zones for the whole family to enjoy.

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Enquiries

Schools Spectacular

schoolsspectacular@det.nsw.edu.au

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Two people on stage with microphones and traditional attire. One reads from a book, the other looks forward. Dimly lit background.

A young person in a purple jacket plays a grand piano on stage, surrounded by a cheering group in red and white outfits under bright lights.

A vibrant concert with energetic performers in colourful outfits singing and dancing on stage, backed by musicians and bright lighting effects.

Dancers perform energetically on a brightly lit stage with purple lighting, wearing colourful outfits.

A choir of performers in black dresses and suits sing energetically on stage under bright lights, hands raised.

Performer in a futuristic outfit sings passionately on a brightly lit stage with blue and green lights in the background.

Dancer in silver costume performs onstage, surrounded by troupe in dark outfits with neon accents. Bright lights and blue smoke fill the arena.

Orchestra performing in a dimly lit venue, musicians playing brass and woodwind instruments, strong focus on a trombone player.

Performers in school uniforms dance energetically around desks on a stage lit with circular spotlights.

Performers in colourful outfits dance energetically on a stage, with dramatic lighting and a cheering audience in the background.

Singer performing passionately on stage, wearing a bright green dress with flowing fabric, holding a microphone.

Performance on stage with dancers in green costumes forming a heart shape around vibrant floral patterns, audience in the background.

Three people smiling, posing together indoors with colourful stage lights in the background, two women and one man wearing formal attire.

Dancers in colourful outfits perform on stage, a lead dancer extends a leg gracefully. Lighting casts vivid patterns on the floor.

Performers on stage in black and red outfits sing into microphones, a choir in white robes in the background.

Performers in costume, including a lion, on an indoor stage with a large tree prop and blue lighting.

Children in animal costumes perform with arms raised on a colourful stage.

Three singers in red dresses perform on stage with dancers in white costumes around them.

Performers in traditional dress dance energetically on a vibrant stage with colourful lighting.

Children in white shirts and colourful scarves singing on stage, holding glowing lights, with a backdrop of twinkling blue lights.

Conductor leading an orchestra in a vibrant arena, with colourful lights and audience in the background, wearing casual attire with a headset.

Singer in a blue sequin gown performs on stage with acrobats in glittery outfits, vibrant lighting and a live audience in background.

Performers in colourful costumes and face paint hold oversized crayons on stage with purple lighting, a vibrant audience in the background.

Performers sing on stage in a lively arena, wearing bright outfits. Pink-clad dancers form a backdrop, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Dancers in formation on stage, wearing casual shirts and black pants, framed by bright stage lights in the background.

Dancers in dark costumes performing energetically on a dimly lit stage, with one performer in mid-jump, capturing a sense of motion and intensity.

Dancers in pink suits perform energetically on a brightly lit stage, with a large audience in the arena.

Colourful concert stage with two singers in front; lights and instruments surround them, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Dancer performs a high leg extension on stage, wearing a pink flowing dress, under dramatic overhead lights.

Vibrant dance performance with dancers in colourful costumes on a lit stage, surrounded by a large audience in an arena.

Colourful performance with a person in a bird costume and others in vibrant outfits, dancing under bright stage lights.

Colourful dancers in bright costumes cheer energetically onstage at a vibrant, well-lit event.

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