Godalming Performing Arts Festival
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
Woodwind & Brass, Strings, Piano and Organ Sections
Start Tuesday 3 March – see dates below
Competitors – Don’t forget to bring a copy of your music for the Adjudicator
European Youth Summer Music Course
Full bursary offered
Godalming Performing Arts Festival is delighted to offer a full bursary to the EYSM course at St Catherine’s School, Bramley, 26 July – 1 August 2026. Available for orchestral instrumentalists playing in the 2026 Festival
See EYSM’s website for further details: http://www.eysm.org
We’re delighted to welcome the following distinguished Adjudicators for 2026
Dance: Carla Nicholson
Organ: Lucy Morrell
Piano: Caroline Tyler (13 & 20 March) and Rebecca Cohen (22 March)
Strings: Hilary Sturt
Woodwind & Brass: David Whitson
See Our Adjudicators
DANCE
17-21 February 2026
ORGAN
Monday 16 March 2026
PIANO
Friday 13 March, Friday 20 March & Sunday 22 March 2026
STRINGS
Sunday 8 March & Tuesday 10 March 2026
WOODWIND & BRASS
Tuesday 3 March
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Godalming Performing Arts Festival is a Registered Charity No 802840