Southend Festival of Performing Arts Celebrating Music, Speech, and Drama in Southend across all ages and abilities – since 1911. Southend Festival of Performing ArtsCelebrating Music, Speech and Drama in Southend across all ages and abilities – since 1911. Southend Festival of Performing Arts 2026The entry system for 2026 closes Sunday 4th October at 9am sharp!Click below 2026 SYLLABUS AND ENTRY SYSTEM PERFORMER INFORMATION AUDIENCE INFORMATION 2026 Festival Sponsors & Partners 2026 Timetables ALL INSTRUMENTS & VOICES 22nd November STRINGS 13th – 15th November SPEECH & DRAMA 14th – 18th November PIANOFORTE 19th – 22nd November WOODWIND & BRASS 23rd – 24th November SINGING 25th – 28th November ENSEMBLES 24th November Where would you like to go? ENTRY SYSTEM FULL SYLLABUS CONTACT US