Our dates vary slightly from year to year, but the festival usually falls in March, though some years it might extend into February and/or April.
Dates for the 2025 Festival
Monday 3rd March 2025 – Wednesday 12th March 2025
Closing date for all entries: Saturday 1st February 2025
Speech & Drama: Monday 3rd March – Wednesday 5th March
Singing: Thursday 6th March – Saturday 8th March (Adult Choirs)
Instrumental Music: Monday 10th March – Tuesday 11th March
Keyboard Music: Tuesday 11th March – Wednesday 12th March
Gala Concert: To be decided