Richmond Performing Arts Festival

Richmond Upon Thames Performing Arts Festival

Richmond Upon Thames Performing Arts Festival
2026
Celebrating and supporting Music, Dance, Speech and Drama in Richmond across all abilities since 1929
Affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals (BIFF)
Congratulations to all our performers who took part in the Festival Showcase on Sunday 14 June at St Mary Magdelene Church in Richmond.
It was a fantastic concert with a very high level of performance.
Looking forward to the festival in 2027!
The Royal Harmonics – Choral - Winners of the Male Choir Competition
Lucia Dore – Piano - Winner of the Junior Exam Trophy Best Performance Grades 1 – 5
Marisia Georgiannaki – Speech and Drama - Winner of Solo Acting Years 5 and 6
Rosalie Song – Piano - Winner of the Junior Baroque Cup, Junior Own Choice Solo and Junior Recital
Charlie Xiao – Piano - Runner up in the Junior Recital Class
Rein van den Oever – Vocal - Winner of the Kirkland Cup – Songs from the Shows 14-15 years
Ruoshi Song – Piano - Winner of the Senior Challenge Cup and Runner Up - Young Pianist of the Year
Ha-Yul Sarah Yoon – Violin – Instrumental - Winner of the Junior Concerto and Junior Recital Classes
Paloma Leon-Villapalos – Vocal - Winner of the Young Singer of the Year
Clara Spurgeon – Vocal - Winner of the Allegra Thompson Cup for Girls
Isabella Ng – Flute – Instrumental - Winner of the Young Instrumentalist of the Year; Wind & Brass Youth Cup (flute); Youth Concerto Cup (flute); Youth and Senior Harp Daphne Boden Memorial Cup (harp);
Michael Bloomfield – Vocal - Winner of the Songs from the Shows 12-13 years and the Janet Sodring Cup for Boys
Aiden Zhao – Piano - Winner of the Edith Steinitz Memorial Cup and the Young Pianist of the Year
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Festival Showcase 2026
Celebrating the Art of Performance
All our winners
The Royal Harmonics
Ruoshi Song
Rosalie Song
Rein van den Oever
Paloma Leon-Villapalos
Michael Bloomfield
Marisia Georgiannaki
Lucia Dore
Isabella Ng
Ha-Yul Sarah Yoon
Clara Spurgeon
Charlie Xiao
Aiden Zhao
A Legacy of Excellence
Taking place each year from February to March, the Richmond-upon-Thames Performing Arts Festival is a much-loved annual celebration of music, dance, and drama. With over 2,000 participants, the Festival offers a unique platform for performers of all ages and abilities to showcase their talents, gain professional feedback, and grow in confidence.
Featuring both competitive and non-competitive classes for children, young people, and adults, the Festival creates a welcoming and supportive environment that nurtures creativity and performance skills. Whether you're new to the stage or an experienced performer, there’s a place for everyone.
We also warmly invite audience members to come and enjoy the excitement of live performance! For a modest entry fee, you’ll enjoy a variety of entertainment and help support local performers by providing a much-valued audience.
The arts are the heartbeat of any community, and since 1929, our Festival has proudly championed the artistic spirit of Richmond and beyond.
Come and be part of this vibrant celebration!
Multiple Sections
Engage in a variety of disciplines including orchestral instrument performance, piano, solo and choral singing, as well as speech and drama, and dance.
Festival Showcase
A special highlight takes place at the end of the festival, usually in June, at the Normansfield Theatre. This is dedicated to our winning young performers, allowing their talent to shine and inspire audiences with their creativity and passion.
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