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.
Monday 16th March 2026 – Tuesday 24th March 2026
Closing date for all entries: Saturday 7th February 2026
Instrumental Music: Monday 16th March – Tuesday 17th March
Keyboard Music: Tuesday 17th March – Wednesday 18th March
Singing: Thursday 19th March – Saturday 21st March (Adult Choirs)
Speech & Drama: Monday 23rd March – Wednesday 25th March