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October 2026
Sub-county Competitions
Local rounds select strong entries for county level.
Schedule
Check the festival calendar from October to gala.
Use these dates to plan rehearsals, travel, and support.
October1 December10 to 12 December
Programme rhythm
Know the key dates.
Check each round before you plan your item.
Phase 1
Sub-county
Phase 2
County
Phase 3
Regional Finals
Closing Stage
Gala Final
Timeline
What happens first, and what follows?
This timeline shows each stage in order.
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1 December 2026
County Competitions
County rounds choose the best entries for regional finals.
3
10 to 12 December 2026
Regional Finals
Regional finals bring both counties to one stage.
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12 December 2026
Gala Final
Top finalists return for awards and the closing show.
Key milestones
Which dates matter most?
Use these dates for planning.
Sub-county competitions
October 2026
Local qualifying rounds begin.
County competitions
1 December 2026
Top entries move to county level.
Regional finals
10 to 12 December 2026
Both counties meet for the regional finals.
Gala Final
12 December 2026
Finalists return for awards and the closing show.
Planning lens
Who should use this page?
Teams, partners, and media can all use it.
Participants
Check when to qualify and when to travel.
Sponsors
Plan activations around the biggest festival dates.
Organizers
Use the timeline to plan communication and logistics.
Media
Check the best dates for interviews and coverage.
Next move
Need more detail later?
This page can grow into daily schedules and venue guides.