Godalming Performing Arts Festival

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Welcome to the Godalming Performing Arts Festival which provides opportunities for students of all ages to showcase their talents in Music, Dance and Speech & Drama and receive constructive feedback. We offer a range of classes for all levels of ability.

2026 Festival News

Dance Section entries now closed & the waiting list is full

Future Festival dates will be advertised online and via our social media channels. Please make sure you follow Godalming Performing Arts Festival for the latest updates.

Entries for the Organ, Piano, Strings and Woodwind & Brass Sections are now open & will close on 23 January 2026

We’re delighted to welcome the following distinguished Adjudicators for 2026

Dance:  Carla Nicholson

Organ:  Lucy Morrell

Piano:  Caroline Tyler

Strings:  Hilary Sturt

Woodwind & Brass:  David Whitson

See Our Adjudicators 

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Please note important changes to Festival Rules for 2026 relating to late payments and notification of own choice pieces.

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DANCE

17-21 February 2026

Entries closed (see News item above)

ORGAN

Monday 16 March 2026

Entries open

PIANO

Friday 13 March, Friday 20 March & Sunday 22 March 2026

Entries open

STRINGS

Sunday 8 March & Tuesday 10 March 2026

Entries open

WOODWIND & BRASS

Tuesday 3 March and Friday 6 March 2026

Entries open

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Godalming Performing Arts Festival is a Registered Charity No 802840