NSW Department of Education

Colourful Schools Spectacular 2025 graphic with "Remarkable" text, vibrant audience, and bright lights.

Dancer in a vibrant costume, surrounded by performers under blue lighting.

Crowd dressed in colourful attire under bright stage lights, person in centre raising hand, vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

A group of performers in colourful outfits sings and dances on stage with a vibrant purple-lit audience background.

Children in illuminated fairy costumes with glowing wings, performing in a dimly lit setting.

Performers in pink jackets singing energetically on stage, surrounded by dancers in white outfits.

Musician plays trombone under bright yellow spotlight on a dark stage, wearing a shimmering jacket.

Performers on stage in colourful costumes, standing on a decorative boat with painted waves, set against a vibrant, glowing background.

Dancers in coordinated costumes perform on a brightly lit stage, with blue and purple hues, against a backdrop of an enthusiastic audience.

A group of actors on stage wearing medieval costumes, reaching outward.

Band performing energetically on stage with colourful lights.

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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.

Don’t miss Schools Spectacular 2025, streaming on 7plus!

Experience the magic for the first time or relive the unforgettable moments of 'Remarkable'.

Available on demand on 7Plus School Spectacular.

Please note that, due to copyright restrictions, the following items will not appear in the television broadcast: Shake It Off and You Never Know. We acknowledge the work of all performers, students and teachers in these items and commend them for their remarkable performance in the arena and for the enjoyment that they brought to the live audience through their performances. We are disappointed that they are not able to be part of the televised broadcast due to circumstances beyond our control.

Production and Creative Voice workshops

The Schools Spectacular team invite interested teachers, industry professionals and students (Year 7 to 12) to apply to be a Creative Voice in the 2026 show development process.

Successful applicants will be able to spend time collaborating with the team, contributing their ideas and experiencing the development of the 2026 Schools Spectacular.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate creative flair and have experience in music, dance, drama or other production elements, adding valuable contributions and gaining a behind-the-scenes look at the process that generates the world’s largest annual arena production.