[] Talent Show taking place at St Ninian's High School in Glasgow, Scotland]].

A talent show is an event where contestants perform acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics,drumming, martial arts and other activities to showcase a unique form of talent, often for some sort of reward. Some very early known works include Shakespeare plays held in courtyards for the community to enjoy.

In recent times, talent shows have become a notable genre of reality television. Shows such as Popstars, Idol series, The X Factor, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, BritAsiaSuperStar and Got Talent series have become very popular, and some participants have become famous as a result. However, earlier televised shows include Star Search and Amateur Night at the Apollo. In modern times, many websites broadcast local community talent shows online, especially through video hosting sites like YouTube.