FEISEANNA & EXAMS
2026 FEISEANNA
In Irish dancing a competition is known as a feis (pronounced "fesh") which are held at various times through out the year. To receive feis updates and timetables, please follow AIDA QLD on Facebook by clicking HERE.
AIDA QLD FEIS LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG (MARCH FEIS)
Sunday 8th March 2026
Everton Park SHS
AIDA QLD HARP & SHAMROCK FEIS (APRIL FEIS)
Saturday 18th April 2026
Robina Community Centre, Gold Coast
FEIS MACKAY
Date TBC
Venue TBC
QIA MAY FEIS
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2026
Goold Hall, Villanova College Coorparoo
https://www.facebook.com/QiaDancers
CLARE FEIS
Sunday 17th May 2026
Venue TBC
https://www.facebook.com/TheClareFeis
BURKEDIN EISTEDDFOD
Sunday 17th May 2026
Burkedin Theatre, Ayr
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064821306095
SUNSHINE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS & FEIS
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May 2026
Calvary Christian College, Carbrook
https://www.facebook.com/sunshinestatechampionships
CITY OF CAIRNS
Date TBC
Venue TBC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057567155368
INTERNATIONAL DANCE AFFAIR AUTUMN FEIS
Sunday 31st May 2026
North Mackay State High School
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083327262225
OXENHAM STUDIO PREMIERSHIPS
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026
Venue TBC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553545198547
BRISBANE IRISH FEST
Saturday 27th June
Clayfield College Physical Education Centre, Brisbane
https://www.facebook.com/brisbaneirishfest
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL OIREACHTAS (AIO) (AIDA INC EVENT)
Thursday 9th - Sunday 12th July
Twin Towns, Coolangatta
https://www.irishdancing.org.au
NORTH QLD PREMIERSHIPS
Saturday 18th July
Venue TBC
AIDA QLD MID-YEAR FEIS
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2026
Acacia Ridge
MACKAY EISTEDDFOD
Sunday 9th August 2026
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Mackay
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064404923378
AIDA QUEENSLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August 2026
Calvary Christian College, Carbrooke
AIDA QLD SPRING FEIS
Saturday 12th September 2026
Acacia Ridge
FEIS LUNASA
Date TBC
Venue TBC
https://www.facebook.com/feislunasa
TOWNSVILLE EISTEDDFOD
Sunday 20th September 2026
Townsville
https://www.facebook.com/townsvilleeisteddfod
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (AIDA INC EVENT)
Tuesday 29th September - Saturday 3rd October 2026
Adelaide Showgrounds
https://www.irishdancing.org.au
AIDA QUEENSLAND PREMIERSHIPS
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2026
Everton Park SHS
FÉILE OÍCHE SHAMHNA
Saturday 31st October 2026
Venue TBC
https://www.facebook.com/thecarolanacademy/
GRADE EXAMS
The grade examinations scheme provides a clear framework for dancers to set goals and build a solid foundation in Irish dance. Unlike competitions, each dancer is examined individually and receives a detailed written report on their performance and knowledge at the grade attempted. The scheme begins with an optional preliminary grade, followed by 12 progressive grades that increase in difficulty and expectations of skill, knowledge and ability. Completion of all 12 grades is required to apply for the TCRG examination from January 1 each year.
Next examination: TBC
Dancer Registration
Dancers registration is now through the AIDA INC registration portal. All dancers participating in Irish dancing competitions in Australia are required to be registered. Click below to be taken to the AIDA Inc Dancer Registration page: