Heritage Queensland Eisteddfod
Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area

The Heritage Queensland Eisteddfod is a week-long celebration of the performing arts. Each Easter, the Heritage Queensland Eisteddfod is hosted by a different major Queensland provincial city.

As a minimum, each eisteddfod features a wide programme of Choral, Vocal, Instrumental, Speech and Drama sections. It may also include Dance, Art and/or Literature sections. To the best of their knowledge, it is the only eisteddfod in southern Queensland to feature adult Choral sections.

The Queensland Eisteddfod movement has exhibited a loyal following over many years of competition. At least 10 adult and junior choirs (comprising in excess of 500 individuals) compete each year. It provides a means of showcasing some of the best amateur talent in Queensland. In fact, a number of past competitors are now tenured with professional opera companies throughout Australia and abroad.