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Don Valley Festival · A look back

2026
in pictures.

A look back at the performers, artists and photographers who shared their talents at our 2026 Festival. Here are a few of the achievements and celebrations captured along the way.

20–22 March 2026 · Doncaster
Art and Photography certificate winners with artist Michael Fowler at the 2026 Festival.
Art and Photography certificate winners with artist Michael Fowler.

Talent, creativity and encouragement

Select a photograph to take a closer look. This is a selection of highlights from the 2026 Festival.

Aurelia holding her 2026 Musician of the Year certificate and trophy.

Music

Aurelia, Musician of the Year.

Aurelia celebrating her award as our 2026 Musician of the Year.

Lily with her Speech and Drama awards at the 2026 Festival.

Speech & Drama

Lily’s outstanding achievement.

Lily was named the most outstanding performer in Speech & Drama. She also received the Mary Barton award for solo acting.

Ray’s winning artwork, a detailed painting of strawberries in a patterned bowl.

Art

Ray’s winning artwork.

A first-place entry in the 2026 Art competition for entrants aged 16 years and over.

Stephen receiving his award for first place in the 2026 Photography competition.

Photography

First place for Stephen.

Stephen receiving his award as the winner of our 2026 Photography competition.

Three young poetry entrants celebrating with their certificates at the 2026 Festival.

Speech & Drama

Celebrating our young poets.

Young writers sharing their creativity in the Write Your Own Poem class.

Your next chapter starts here.

Our next Festival takes place on 19–21 March 2027 at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy. Explore the classes and competitions to find your place.

Explore the 2027 Festival
Don Valley Festival · 2027

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Online entry for the 2027 Festival is temporarily closed while we prepare the entry system. You can explore the classes and competition information now. We’ll announce when entries open through our email updates and Facebook page.

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