Regional Finals & National Final
All England Dance celebrates dancers aged from three to 21 years. Performers qualify through a network of nationwide nominated festivals to participate in one of the seven Regional Finals.
2026 Competition
If you are a dancer, and especially if you have qualified for the first time, then congratulations!
Gaining a place at our Regional Finals is a huge achievement and you are now part of the national Charity that is AED.
Our nationwide community incorporates outstanding dancers, inspirational teachers, professional adjudicators and dedicated parents forming appreciative audiences all supported by the enthusiastic team at AED who facilitate this fabulous display of talent.
Qualification Period
1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026
REGIONAL FINAL
East
Gordon Craig
Theatre
Stevenage
23 May –
31 May 2026
REGIONAL FINAL
Home counties
Berkhamsted School,
Berkhamsted
23 May –
31 May 2026
REGIONAL FINAL
Midlands
Warwick
School
Warwick
23 May –
29 May 2026
REGIONAL FINAL
North
Middleton
Arena
Manchester
23 May –
29 May 2026
REGIONAL FINAL
South
Fareham
Live
Fareham
23 May –
31 May 2026
REGIONAL FINAL
South East
The
Hawth
Crawley
23 May –
31 May 2026
REGIONAL FINAL
West
Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham
23 May –
31 May 2026
GRAND FINAL
Winter Garden & Congress Theatre
Eastbourne
25 JULY –
2 August 2026
