Dates

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 2026 Festival

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