ENTER THE NATIONAL CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL
Band Directors! Create your online account, and enter your bands into your nearest regional festival. The cost of entry is £225 per band which is payable by invoice. Payments are also accepted through PayPal.
Once you have submitted your bands, our NCBF team process your application and send an invoice once all the details have been confirmed. You can view your applications in the invoice dashboard once they have been created. Please have your 'Invoice Address' to hand.
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Regional Festival Dates
| NCBF Festivals | Band Spaces Available | ENTRY CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 15th November 2026 | ||
| WALES - Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff (TBC) | AVAILABLE | Closing date: Sunday 18th October 2026 |
| Sunday 22nd November 2026 | ||
| LONDON - Trinity School, Croydon, London | AVAILABLE | Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026 |
| Sunday 29th November 2026 | ||
| NORTHAMPTON - Cripps Hall Theatre, Northampton | AVAILABLE | Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 |
| TELFORD - Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Academy, Telford | AVAILABLE | Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 |
| Sunday 06th December 2026 | ||
| MANCHESTER - Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle (TBC) | AVAILABLE | Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026 |
| Sunday 17th January 2027 | ||
| SCOTLAND - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow | AVAILABLE | Closing Date: Sunday 20th December 2026 |
| 2026/2027 | ||
| DIGITAL ENTRY - Over 50 Miles away? Participate Online | Closing Date: Tuesday 5th December 2026 | |
National Festival Dates
| NCBF National Festival | Wind Band Slots Remaining | Big Band Slots Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| NCBF National Festival | By Invitation Only | By Invitation Only |
| Saturday 03rd & 04th April 2027 RNCM, Manchester | ||
Regional Festival Finder
Find your nearest NCBF Regional Festival and enter below.