National Eisteddfod Academy NPC – Sharing the Magic of the Arts since 1997

Kindly note: this page is currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION. The details and new dates for the first part of 2026 will be available soon.

Tthe 23rd NEA Young Performer Awards Competition will start early in March and will conclude with the Semi-final Rounds (7 - 8 May) and Final Round on 10 May at the Roodepoort Theatre.

Entries for the National Eisteddfod 2026 season will open on 1 April 2026.

NEA Young Performer Awards Competition 2026

Provides a competitive platform for all top achievers in the annual National Eisteddfod or similar events in the preceding year.

National Eisteddfod Academy Young Artist Award 2026

Provides a competitive platform for creative artists that received diploma awards in the annual National Eisteddfod or similar events in the preceding year.

National Eisteddfod of South Africa 2025

Platform of Choice for many young performers that provides a comprehensive Prospectus for music, dance, drama (in all official languages) and visual arts.

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The 2026 National Eisteddfod of South Africa season will open on 1 April 2026

For full details about registering and entering online, as well as links to various help files, click on the "How do I button"

Young Performer Awards 2026	National Eisteddfod of South Africa 2025
Deadline for the submission of entries for Young Performer Awards is 01 MARCH 2026	Hard copy and ONLINE entries for Eisteddfod 2025 will open on 01 APRIL 2025
What must I do to participate in the Young Performer Awards?	Who can participate in the National Eisteddfod and what is required to do so?
Can I enter this competition if I received 90%+ in another event or festival in 2025?	What are the entry fees and closing dates for the annual National Eisteddfod
Where do I enter for the Young Performer Awards Competition?	What are the available options for submitting an Eisteddfod entry?
Where do I find the hardcopy entry form for "Other Festivals" to participate in this Competition?	Where and how do I register online for the National Eisteddfod?
What are the entry fees and closing dates for the Young Performer Awards? TO be reviewed	Where and how do I login online?
Where and when will the Young Performer Awards Competition be held?	Where and how do I submit an online entry ?
Is it still possible to qualify for this competition?	Where do I find the National Eisteddfod of South Africa Prospectus?
Must I perform the same item as last year when I compete in this competition?	Is adding a participant the same as adding an entry?
Are the annual National Eisteddfod and the Young Performer Awards separate events?	What are the deadlines for the submission of video/art entries for Eisteddfod 2025?
When will the schedule of performances be available?	Where do I find the banking details of the NEA?
	What are the differences between live, virtual and video recorded performances?
	Where and when does the annual National Eisteddfod take place?/ When will the schedule of performances be available?