The Ballymena Festival of Music, Speech and Dance takes place each February and March at the beautiful Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena. We offer young performers the chance to take part in music, speech, drama, and dance, celebrating talent and a shared love of the performing arts.

Join us for a special celebration evening, the Festival Showcase, on Saturday 7 March at 7pm in the Main Theatre at the Braid. This free event features performances from across all sections and brings together the wonderful talent showcased throughout the festival.

Modern Dance Championship 2026 Syllabus

The 2026 Syllabus for Modern Dance Championship can be downloaded here

Entries for the Modern Dance Championship will open on 8 May and will close on 22 May 2026 at 7pm.