Australian School Band & Orchestra Festival Dates 2023 – 2025
The Australian School Band & Orchestra Festival usually commences with the Secondary School events on the first Saturday and Sunday of Term 3 (end Wk 1) of the NSW School term. The Festival then runs nearly every Sunday throughout July, August, and September, depending on entry demands.
2023
Week 1: Secondary Schools Events
Saturday 22nd July – Grainger Premier Secondary School Event
Sunday 23rd July – all other Secondary School events
Week 2: Primary School Events
Sunday 30th July – Lithgow Premier Primary School Event
All other Primary School Events
Every subsequent Sunday in July, August, and Sept, subject to entry demands
2024
Week 1: Secondary Schools Events
Saturday 27th July – Grainger Premier Secondary School Event
Sunday 28th July – all other Secondary School events
Week 2: Primary School Events
Sunday 11th August – Lithgow Premier Primary School Event
All other Primary School Events
Every subsequent Sunday in July, August, and Sept, subject to entry demands
2025
Week 1: Secondary Schools Events
TBA – Grainger Premier Secondary School Event
TBA – all other Secondary School events
Week 2: Primary School Events
TBA – Lithgow Premier Primary School Event
All other Primary School Events
Every subsequent Sunday in July, August, and Sept, subject to entry demands