Schools Spectacular
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About
he Iconic Guinness World Record holding arena event the Schools Spectacular returns to Afterpay Arena with the theme ORIGINAL!
This annual event celebrates youth, education, culture, diversity and extraordinary young Australian talent and will feature over 5,500 students from across New South Wales public schools in a professional production of music, song and dance. As well as the arena event, the free preshow outdoor festival, SpecFest provides additional Spectacular entertainment prior to the show.
The 2026 Schools Spectacular, Original, is a celebration of artistic excellence, forward-thinking creativity and collaboration—uniting students to champion fresh ideas, bold innovation, individuality, and a relentless pursuit of inspiring achievement in a performance that leads us boldly into the future.
This is an event for the whole family and is not to be missed.
DATE
Friday 27 & Saturday 28 November 2026
EVENT TIME
Friday 27 November: 11:00am & 7:00pm
Saturday 28 November: 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Important Information
- Any Patron aged 15 years or under must be accompanied by an adult.
- For the best experience, patrons are strongly encouraged to arrive early for the event and leave additional time for the Security Screening Process when entering the Arena.
- If you’re planning to catch public transport visit transportnsw.info for the latest travel advice
- For your convenience, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to pre-book your parking space by midnight the day before the show you are attending to guarantee you a car spot. Book parking here!
- Patrons must only sit in the seat number printed on your ticket
- Share your tickets with the group coming with you before you arrive. More info on ticket sharing here
- The Arena is now 100% cashless, please bring your card or phone for payments
- No backpacks regardless of size will be permitted
- No bags over A4 (30 cm x 20 cm) will be permitted
- Follow signage and the directives of staff at all times
- Afterpay Arena values the safety of all patrons. To report anti-social behaviour or if you require assistance, SMS 0428 785 717 with your issue and location during an event
