Camden's Youth Showcase Lights Up the Stage

Camden Shorts event highlights rising young talent in dance, poetry, music, and more

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:20am

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Camden's annual Camden Shorts event, part of the city's Youth Week celebrations, will take place on April 19th at the Camden Civic Centre. The showcase will feature a diverse lineup of live performances by talented young local artists, including dance, poetry, classical music, musical theatre, and solo and duo acts. Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated event that celebrates the creativity and passion of Camden's next generation of performers.

Why it matters

Camden Shorts provides a valuable platform for emerging young artists to share their work with the community. The event not only supports local creative talent, but also brings the community together to champion the next generation of performers and artists. As part of Youth Week, the showcase highlights the vibrant artistic culture in Camden and the city's investment in nurturing young creatives.

The details

The Camden Shorts event will take place on Sunday, April 19th from 2pm at the Camden Civic Centre. The program will feature a variety of live performances across different artistic disciplines, including dance, poetry, classical music, musical theatre, and solo and duo acts. All of the performers are talented young locals looking to showcase their skills and share their stories with the community.

  • Camden Shorts will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • Tickets for the event are on sale now.

The players

Therese Fedeli

The Mayor of Camden, who said the event is a highlight of the Youth Week calendar and a powerful platform for emerging artists.

Camden Civic Centre

The venue that will host the Camden Shorts event, showcasing the local young talent.

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What they’re saying

“Camden Shorts is all about celebrating the creativity, passion and talent of our young people. This showcase gives local performers the opportunity to step into the spotlight, often for the first time, and share their stories and skills with the community.”

— Therese Fedeli, Mayor of Camden

What’s next

Residents are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as seating is limited for the Camden Shorts event.

The takeaway

Camden's annual youth showcase, Camden Shorts, provides a valuable platform for the city's rising young artists to share their talents and creativity with the local community. The event celebrates the next generation of performers and highlights Camden's investment in nurturing local creative talent.