Entry to the 2026 Peterborough Drama Festival

We are delighted to announce that our Festival dates for 2026 have been confirmed. We are pleased to confirm the 2025 festival will take place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March 2026. Please add these to your calendar.

On Friday 6th March we will hold our choral speaking showcase for schools and theatre groups during the school day.  We will also host any prose reading entries from schools.   

On Saturday 7th March we will hold our festival day comprising all other categories.

Our Syllabus, Syllabus leaflet and Choral Speaking Syllabus are available to download now using the button links below.

Entries to be received by 6pm on Friday 23rd January 2026.  Unfortunately, no late entries will be accepted for the 2026 festival.  

For entry queries please email Ben Newstead (secretary) at [email protected]