More than 8,300 students performing in show-stopping Sydney Olympic Park event over three big nights

In its fifth year, the large-scale performing arts event, Pulse Alive, is back bigger than ever showcasing the talents of K to 12 public school students from across the state.

The 2026 show will see more than 400 schools and 8,300 students take to Sydney Olympic Park’s Ken Rosewell Arena stage this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

 

 

Students have travelled from as far as Broken Hill, Condobolin, Wagga Wagga, Lightning Ridge, Inverell and Grafton to participate in the Department of Education Arts Unit event that promotes equity and inclusion by offering students of all abilities the opportunity to shine on stage and showcase their passion and talents in music, dance, visual arts and public speaking.

Students will rehearse at Sydney Olympic Park throughout today in anticipation for tonight’s big final performance.

Simon Kermode The Arts Unit Student Access and Engagement Advisor:

 2026 is a huge year for Pulse Alive with a 3,000 student increase on last year.

This is the first year we’ll be holding the event over three nights due to the increase in participating school and students.

Pulse Alive is a performing arts event designed to give any student with a passion for the performing arts the opportunity to showcase their talents on stage and give them a taste of what could be in their future.

This structure promotes greater equity and inclusion, which is at the heart of this event.

In preparation for the big event, schools are provided with choir teaching tracks, sheet music, teaching tips and/or a dance choreography video package and notes and are also given the option to participate in face-to-face or virtual rehearsals, with the full cast coming together only on the day of the performance.

Participation in the categories of massed dance, First Nations dance ensemble and massed choir are open to all schools without audition.

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Season Details

Venue: Sydney Olympic Park’s
Date: 18- 20 Mar 2026

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