Common People Dance Eisteddfod - Brisbane Festival

19th of September

Dance battle of the ‘burbs!

The Common People Dance Eisteddfod has become a revered tradition here in our fair city. Teams from across South East Queensland battle it out over one epic night and need you to cheer and shout as they dance the night away.

Dressed in sequined armour, the mighty suburban gladiators will meet on neutral territory and dance it out to see who will be the 2026 Common People Dance Eisteddfod winner. The competition is fierce, the outfits are bold, and the moves are body rollin’. But there can only be one winner! Who will be crowned the champion and take home all the glory?

It's the ultimate dance battle of the ‘burbs — so slap on some sequins, bring some attitude, and come join the fun barracking for your team. 

FREE COMMON PEOPLE DANCE WORKSHOPS - BRIsbane Festival

12th and 26th September 5pm

Discover the joy of choreographed dance, celebrate community, and lose yourself in the moment!

Come learn an energetic and fun dance routine open to everyone. Love to dance? Sign up! Never danced before? No worries! All ages, all body shapes, all abilities are welcome here to unite through playful choreography and infectious energy.

Dancing is fun and playful and joyful and can be really funny. It helps us connect with other people. It makes our bodies fit and healthy without us even being conscious of working out. It makes us smarter by drawing oxygen to our brains and also exercises our memories as we learn and piece together choreography. But most of all it makes us happier.

Led by Creative Director Neridah Waters, Common People was born from a spontaneous flash-mob at a circus festival, and has grown into an international phenomenon, touring fringe, music, and circus festivals worldwide.